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    By ISH! BLACK Illustrated by MURRAY KESHNER Explaining Basic Systems of Lightning Aitack with Surprise Methods «id Advanced Throws — Meeting Dangerous Attacks and Handling 4umed Adversaries — A! Clearly Shown with Dozens of Detailed Illustrations -— Grips, Jabs, Holds. Blows, and Tricks of ihe Experts Described — Judo Terminology Simplified So YOU Cen Understand It! THE KEY TO JUDO AND JIUJITSU ms de By Ishi Black Illustrations by Murray Keshner Ottenheimer Publishers, Inc. 4805 NELSON AVENUE fpanseD 1 te UNITID STATES OF AMERICA Chapter i I: Mm: Table of Contents BASIC FRINCIPLES OF JUDO AND JIUJITSU jitsu — First Seen by Visitors to Japan America and Europe ~ The Kano School = Development of Judo — Special Classifications — Nagewaza — Katamewaza — Atemiwaza — Katso — Purposes of Jiujitta — Scientific Factors — Shintai — Taisbaki — Kuzureta — Balance and Non-Balance — Classes of Shizentai — Eight Unbalance Positions = Application of Kuzushi — Practical Use of Jiu- jitsu — Schools of Judo THE USE OF BREAKFALLS Breakfalls Essential to Judo — Importance of Their Practice — Preliminary’ Work — Hauchi, or “Wing Beat” — Koho Ukemi — The Backward Breakfall — Zempe Ukemi — The Forward Breakfall — Other Breaks — Added Advantages ~ Gripping an Op ponent — Reduction of Impact — How the Judoka Operates WORKING ON NERVE CENTERS Location of Nerve Centers — Dangerous Blows — Their Avoidance in Practice — Thumb Press — The ‘Thumbscrew — Pinching Nerves — A Neat Finch — Wrist-Lock — The Finger Bend — Its Use — Back- ward Arm Lock — Rendering Foe Helpless Page 9 Chapter Ivy; JIUJITSU COMBAT BLOWS — Edge-of-Hand Bl the Blow ~ Avoidance of = The Weapon Clutca — Using Heel of Hand — ‘Less Painful to Foe — The Finger Jab — Acquiring Finger Strength — The Finger Link — Types of Jabs — Straight — Twisted — The Knuckle Jab — Its Spe- — The Elbow Jab V: DEFENSES AGAINST THROAT-HOLDS: A Primitive Attack — Mistakes to Avoid — Throat- Hold Break — The Follow-up — The Counter-Thrust — Use of Shintai — Further Defense — The Alterna- tive Break — Another Follow-up — A Powerful Bl = The Finger Bend — How to Apply It — Throat- Hold Releases — Upward Stroke ~ Point of Attack — Downward Stroke ~ Chopping Effect — Added Ac- VI: MEETING DANGEROUS ATTACKS ‘A Sudden Approach — Surprise Attacks — Import- “The "Unbreakable” Hold — — How to Nullify the Hold — Elbow-Jab Defense — Importance of a Shift — Choice of Direction — Arm-Pull Release — A Dual Tech- nique — Emergency Measures — A Sure Arm-hold Page 3 Chapter vu: Viti: Ix: DEFENSE AGAINST KICKS Danger of Kicks — A Double Purpose ~ Blocking a Kick ~ Its Problems — Letter X Defeuse — Revol = Sidestep — Controlling the Kicker — Leg-and- Foot Lock — A Follow-up — The Arm Vice — The Counter-thrust — Threat and Consequences — Add- ing the ‘Throw — Further ‘Treatments — Struggling on the Ground — Application of Holds There SURPRISE METHODS Present in Most Jujitsu Throws — Handshake Throw — The Kuzushi jle — The “Helping Hand” — Advantage of Hand-grip or Wrist-grip — Important Points — Over the Shoulder — Care in Practice — The Devils Handshake — From Ordinary Approach = Its Aftermath — Over the Back — Combination of ‘Throws — Ukiotoshi — The Floating Drop — Kata- gurama — The Shoulder Wheel — A Powerful Sur- ise — Lapel Li ‘Throw — Ipponseoi, or One- Point Thaw — Eriseoi ~ Lapel Shoulder Throw —In Ordinary Use — M shizentai and Hidarishizentai — Skill, Knack Scent "Pine Fest — A Fie Tow ‘Topple Throw ~ Natural Approach ~ Advance Sur Pree Addiog Speed. tor Throw — Care in Its Practice SPECIAL HOLDS AND HOW TO BREAK THEM Powerful Combat Tactics — Their Popularity — Arm ‘Twist and Release — Hammerlock and Follow-up — 51 Chapter x: Applying the Lock ~ The Two-way Clamp ~ Its Eficiency — Anticipating Action — An Unexpected Escape — Inviting the Hammerlock — How to Break the Hold — Using Leeway — A Continued Spin — The Foot Thrust — Jehold and Release — Hadakajime — The Choke — Methods of Release The Sleeve Grip — The Counter-blow — The Bear Hg — Clamsy but powerfal Applied from behi = How to counter it — The Jawbreaker — Choice direction — The Leg Lever — Another hh = The Ankle Grab — The Follow-up — Poi tore. member ~ The Leg Bend — Restraint in practice — Over Head Throw ~ Arm and Body Grip ~ Counter in such rear attack — Leg position — Its importance ~ Adding the heave ko MEETING ARMED FOEMEN A Constant Hazard ~ Way of Meeting It — Knife Overhand Attack — The Tur ig an Arm-hold — The Findl Action — Follow-ups — De- fense Against Gun Attack — How Knife and Gun Attacks Differ — Know Your Adversary — Your Target — Timdy Blows — How to Deliver Them — The Forward Step — The Hip Throw — Moves in Order — One, Two, Three — The = Other Types of Throws — Direction of Attacke: Approach ~ Natural Reaction — Weapon Counter — Meeting Gun Strokes — The Upward Grab — The Arm Twist — Meeting Bludgeon Attack — Hand and Foot ~ The Spin — Gun in Back — Elbow Jut — Use of Shoulder Blade — Hand Chops — Gun-iwrist Grip surest nse — Against 1 and Judo — The Topsy. Nagewaza — UI — Throws ~ Meet. How to in Its Practice — Use of Ju training emphasized — How Ukemi leads CHAPTER I Basic Principles of Judo and Jiujitsu the basis of modem Judo, 3 centuries ago. reached Japan where it was developed into a highly ‘combat, seplete with closely guarded secrets, known only to the accomplished few. Used for police work, in the course of this tra were developed, often with n« "The first visitors to Japan who came up against jiujitsu tactics were amazed by the apparent wizardry which seemed to operate at the mere touch or even the wave of the expert's han This was due to the speed of the highl observers. In fi inated in China later applied to military purposes and many severe and dangerous features olds barred. exponents of the jong while nothing Around the year 190) a Europe and America, head! but somewhat exaggerated attacks wit sing one an- as well as a variety of by watching such acrobat ind soon schools - der competent instruction in countr ide Japan, kept on developing new and ad- for practical pur ‘defense uncer t the “tricky” or surprise ‘convenient to place them in that that sefence is noted, iples” are lacking in the prac- term “princi lined as 10se who practice ; be said 1 as a complete system of s $a way of “meeting fire with fre,” 0 far as ‘physical combat fgrmed. That is somewhat comect, when two Judo specialists engage in But when brute stren fs the main measure behind an enti factor involved in such work must be ifficult to bring a big attacker to his knees or to the ground as ho m: is equilibrium, te pans megs ie ins his equilibrium. In Judo, ex- with tu By these, they work or lure an opponent into positions wher: este rel a halt ere ged to dover rach a pose and judo experts have given these due study, f a series of Simple, understandable elaslications, ane Bolance and Non-Balance Ficture a person standing in perfect equilibrium with both fe ed on the slightly apart, toes outward, but wi = the other stn renee wae s, in Judo, is termed Shizentai, which can be tre a of natural equilium. This subdivided ino’ thee csute namely: in which the feet are on a line or in a central position. izentai, in which the left foot is slightly advanced, but with the body still facing forward, weight evenly distributed. ‘Migishizentai, with the right foot advanced and the weight still cen- tralized. ‘in the chart shown here, the three Shizentai positions are indicated i the octagon. sent Shizechon- pene te agree cae 5, Straight backward {Ma 6. To the left rear (Hidariushirosumi) 7. Directly left (Hidariyoko) 8 Toward the left oblique (Hidarimaesumi) reaches one of those unstable positions, he is led work of the expert who knows his Judo. The or the unbalancing process, are largely push and are very cunningly applied. to push an opponent to get him where you want him. ull himself in that direction instead. The matter of getting ‘may depend on a body shift, a step or a turn, anything s him into a required position. ‘Once an opponé susceptible to the hods of Kus Practical Application of Jiujitsu with these devices, with one expert matching t another, But for practical purposes, these ‘used on anyone, often with very se pose. 3 moves, letting him place ipply the proper throw or ever other action is suitable, Holds, lifts, even the follow-through ‘of hand strokes, are all rendered simple of accomplishment, once you have carried your opporent off balance and off guard. However, all such movements require a swift counter on the part of jorker. You must acquire control of your own balance, by neat footwork and . Accuracy and pre- ‘or blow that subdues him, be in mind, This can be CHAPTER I the force and 1¢ participants se ef Judo com conlooker is the way in which the 4 off outright disaster, such as a fall flat on the face. Westerners often speak of “breaking a fall” by taking its force directly on an arm, leg, or even a shoulder. inate pasty ‘our athletes get hurt so often wl have been developed wide area and restrained, ive. uch work are much. simpler simple in order to be so eff needed, as much as the barnyard rooste is wing flaps into a lift resembling flight. breakfalls can be done in a seated position, chance of harm. Your position is much like forward with outstretched hands y pair of oars. extending the arms at a 45° angle nther. Keep your arms ing the angle to as little as 80° if so desired. Bring your hands up in front of you to a crossed position, at the same time rais- ing your head and digging your chin inward so you can look toward your belt buckle. ike the mat with your hands again, keeping them close he whol arm receives its share ofthe impact. Rase one other. This is your introduction to: The Backward Breakfall Known as Koho Ukemi, this has many amplifications. From seated 0 hips and back contact the mat, delivering the arm- eat Eyes on the belt buckle will keep the back of your head from striking, even when you let your legs come upward. ‘Next, from a squatting position, knees bent, seated on heels, front, you roll back again, striking the mat with hips and back poly fashion, the arms supplying another beat and legs coming Tn other forms of Koho Ukemi, start is made from higher and the weight is shifted to one leg so that the fall goes to that side, ing a correspondingly more forceful stroke from one hand. rending the arm and delivering an ordinary slap is not suff- it may result in injury. The idea is not to bear the brunt but to counteract swing of the hand will put more power into the down-stroke. 2 beat of the opposite foot can be utilized in a “diagonal” 15 nding, It is possible to “bounce,” as it were, from one position to s are practiced by students of Judo while lying on the mat, it ae though they were seeking to acquie a lifting power rather fe a breakfall, ‘The Forward Breckfall in order to walk, or even mor ‘body taking a wheel posture jht forearm, then the e jing om the hips, the left am he right leg is doubling suf a peak im fact in any di served. ent learns to be ambidextrous, means al i , provided the prin- Other Breakfalls One of the Koho Ukemi category is ring a mai arity to a g leap, ar thonttaa bent of “That matters not, as he is due for a happy landing (a threepoint, two hand beats and one foot beat will do) unless something happens to 16 intervene, If any one should try to flatten you as a victim, there is a remedy Added Breakfall Advantages 1 Judo operator iding his oppo ing after another hold he will readily use his ad- swift attack, procedure with all types of wrestlers; em one beter. Even wien being thrown hi ion where a breakfall is concerned. 3g of 5 fice. Take a throw where ing the thrower's arm. That hang on. The average ldly—but too late—to break ripped by his opponent arm would then have more chance to deliver the beat that would break the shock that his body would otherwise absorb. works very effectively in cases where a throw would ordinarily m landing squarely on his head or neck. By momen- the throw, he may gain a chance to introduce the other necessary to a satisfactory breakfall In summarizing the value of a breakfall one expert put it in these ‘A good, hard blow, swung by a man’s fist, without any obstruction, id have power enough to lift a sizeable opponent off his feet and flatten him. That has been demonstrated often in boxing matches, where one fighter has even knocked a man of his own size and weight over the ropes and out of the ring, Now, suppose a similar impact should be utilized to stop a dropping is i ity than a charging boxer met by ¢ introduction of such a punch uffer. ‘mentioned, is what occurs when fection. The details of instance, The point is, the wm along the princi more zeal if he knows CHAPTER III Working on Nerve Centers ur large chart shows the locat in the human bod; student of meth There is no need to go into lengthy discussion here, as the read Jearn when and how to apply force or pressure in connect jitsu tricks and holds. would be stressed, however, that not only are certain spots far rable than others, it is highly dangerous to attack some and kidney region because of the So in leaming modes of Judo combat, care should be taken not to hurt a partner. Avoid ulating the strokes that of the vulnerable nerve centers special or vital interest to the Pili of delivering seri thumb. ‘The Thumbscrew Clapping your palm against your foe's, wrap your fingers over the back of is Rand tithe rotary notion while Necking your own, Your thumb presses deep into the fork between his thumb and hand ase of his thumb) while your fingers must dig hard into the is hand so yourthumb can apply the twist to his, Pinching Nerves A highly effective mod. Aifferent points of vuln hw that may be applied to expert simply puts in a (2) lacking Nerves (A) Thumb Prom 20 f B) A whole chapter could be written o1 leave more to be described. One very is appl the left thumb to the back of the foe's right hand below the of the last two fingers. To get this grip, simply slide your left hand down adversary’s right wrist and clamp your fingers a right thumb, while your own left fs not exadlly a suflices. It is more of a dig grind as an extra added ittractio ow apply, oF the thumb, joward yo now have your f comes close to one of those so-called “ at suddeniy causes a foe to drop his ow k only of how he can wrench from yours at your mercy to swing to an attack. our right forearm under your victim’s at a slight ig you to bend your hand backward and upward, rearing ike-head and turning it toward your victim's wrist. Here it clamps down hard, Its a neat, effective lock, the kind that can catch a tr unaware. He has his right hand free to swing at you, bi your left to counter and you're “one-up” with the wrist Trouble is, you can't make it painful enough as you could i had his palm upward, But you want it palm down, to introduce: The Finger Bend {C) Bockward Arm-Lock CHAPTER IV Jiujitsu Combat Blows nes blows with hol the complete jeem a cross between boxing and modern Judo, is strictly a bl ks clumsy when he goes into a clinch, or 1s, then hammers crudely at his foe, ing an attack, although they are of , as will be seen. ‘The "Edge-of-Han A fundamental method of great care jured parts of the body are very , hard edge-o! nd_blow is like a trip- ent’s vist at atime when he is swing- ‘n the same manner. 5 ‘of a gun, can be stopped cold by a cleaver- ike blow of the hand-edge, the attacker often Being disarmed of his 1g force of such a stroke. ed it. The chances use such blows aga A = ik (A) Edge-ot-Hand Blow 4 of the neck. Don't use them against the ion of his kidneys. They may cause seri ing, blows may be simulated ‘he placed there to indicate that a stroke might have is all that is needed to gain the position or acquire the preci- jh would be needed in lfe-or-death combat, In actual war rokes play an esseatial part. a well a when dealing with pray self-defense, Speed and Patience is a great essential, while the reverse motion of the band adds Surprise of the person on the receiving coming to your wnd adding a kneespring at the proper , more impact is 3 a tough fighter has been astounded to find himself stopped led by a blow from nowhere, or even th ee of cach hand against tables, chair-arms or other hi course of their daily routines. Like water wearing upon this gradually imparts such Jeathery © und bony sharpness to the hand edge that hard blows can be Gelfvered with impunity and far more effect than otherwise. Breaking a Wrist Grip ‘This is done by sing the edge ofthe hand in a hard counter stroke. wea foe has grabbed your wrist, aim such a blow at his wrst, ‘pick its most vulnerable 5] ‘The Weapon Clutch Here, itis assumed that your foe is gripping a knife or even 2 £17 By the edigeofshand chop, you can ward away the weapon and nom his hand so that he will drop it ‘You must be skilled with the blow, however, in order to be sure 26 of the result. Other methods of dealing with an armed adversary are explained el. and should be thi But you wil . edgewise blow to the gun-wrist is an ad every defense against a weapo: Heel of Hand The heel of the hand can be used with good effect in delivering up- ward blows, as to the opponent's chin, throwing back his head jarring effect that can be felt from lower jaw to back of neck. Such blows, delivered against the face, also have a disturb upon a foe, but there is another and highly important reason ticing “heel-of-hand” work in connection with fiujits the real masters of that science recognize, In practice work, heel-of-hand blows may be substituted for hand- edge strokes and chops as they are less painful than that sharper type. foes tat acre ok ‘saci sre a heel-of han Hoe canoe Aelivered to a highly vulnerable area with less risk of serious injury. A hard hand-edge blow, for instance, may break a collar-bone if landed there. But use of the heel-of-hand stroke is not likely to have such devastating effect. italy the purpose is to capture an assailant, not to cripple him, jitsu expert, quickly recognizing his superiority over an un. tutored fo, iba ore dangerous strokes except indir neces sity. The Finger Jab Highly potent among jiujitsu combat tricks is the finger-jab, done with the point ofthe ager direct against vulnerable spots, Mont tll ing is the jab to the solar plexus; delivered in adept fashion it wil take the wind out of the most formidable foe. By easy, but steady, strumming of the fingers against a hard surface, many students of jinjtsu have gradually acquired the digital srengeh and resistance necessary to an effective finger-jab. Et Just a cage of poking an opponent wi ‘a finger tip and knock- tug him out, push-button style. The jab must be hard at times and very pointed. If spread, as with a clump of fingers, much of the effect is lost. our finger must have the strength to “take it” and for that reason a tworfinger jab is best. That doesn't mean losing the effect ofa single- finger jab. Far from it. You use two, but jab with one, Ht gives you more than double ver. (Figure A) (A) Finger Jab (8) Kesetle Job a ‘The Elbow Jab i The jab is given with the elbow te eB eee eat aka suprielet a ins hen jae wi ienuckle are impossible, ae ee insted wih each elbow so as to gun the necessary ne ee a eens Be ng eatin In 6 fore the elbow is doubled, the more pointed its impact, ae Eton Jab wl be dseased in craeaion wih its employment becomes an essential part Types of Jabs with the resultant one-point jab seems to be an ten feature of jiujitsu work, yet its use is of increasing im ‘Today, many persons are “toughened” to receive blows in so-called “soft” spots, including the region of the solar plexus General physical train'ng, as well as wrestling, gymn: have been responsil against tricks of The more poi the more deftly better. However, cert still have their ue. ‘The Knuckle Jab has ¢ certain advantage in cases where bony re- sistance may be encountered, as near the area of the foe's chin, bat ing, pointed effect of the Finger Jab. "ars to be a blow with the fst can actually turn out tobe a this jab something of a surprise angle thab value. Remember, however, that a blow with the Ast is most dependible in this type of combat, much though you may yearn to givevit A fet spreads the impact over too much area, That's boxers oft nwerful punches on opponents lo men flatten them with simoler CHAPTER V Defenses Against Throat-Holds One of the commonest, yet most primitive, forms of attack is tl simple, direct throct-hold in which a grip is taken on a person's in an effort to choke off his breath. Many people panic when attack in this fashion and hereby become eay victims to the ranger, Even strong men will fight blindly, desperately, trying to away such hein hands ee ually results ‘athe lence ‘ening his grip all the mo lesperation may be greater your throat, choking off your brea ‘ou to an immediate defense in order to survive. Clawing , pulling at his arms, can do no good. You must stronger leverage than his and jiujtsa provides the answer, breaking of hi hold has given you a bri advantage ou. ave flung his hanes well apart while yours are closer ts 30 32. What then: Should you break it by copying your a ind bring them together behind his neck, interlockin, fingers when they arrive there, You can now haul your ex-attacker’s head downward towai floor, drawing him along with you ss you back away, nally fattening him faco dowaward on tae ground. Th idly and effc that you accomplish this, the better, as you will then be ready to epply some other form of jiujtsu technique to your: Remember, in this counterattack ur opponent off balance is import reece a eee occ practice of Shintai, or the art of shi i ead in ition, fee an cocofiel prt Ae orb tating ah pearl th tions like this. Further Throat-Hold Defense While the violent, wide arm. wod of breaking a common throat-hold has double merit, in ¢ bles you to deal with an gpponent who has Tonger ely more powerful arms than your own, there is a variation that may prove more effective in This applies particulaly if fe the advantage pethaps ntrength as wel: Granted that your initial sit that a throat-hold forces you to emergency , the fact that you know that you can break that grip ly should guide you in the measures that are to follow. So in your jiu jitsu training you should practice the alternative “break” about described; then utilize it when you know the occasion warrants it. The difference is this: reach and tion to swonp them in past your opponent's neck. Your op- to tighten them anew as they come it the rnable you to haul your adversary to the i Fs rae you cant make the reach? A valid question, for it is q ible that your opponent will reel back from the effect of your swift, Poreeful arm wedge. To separate your hands would be unwise at this remember, his will not be spread as far as if you had .ds together and take advantage of the situation oe your hands clear over his head, so much bridge of his nose. Bring you miss the exact mark, his The Finger Bend hold, one so simple that There are other ways of breaking a id tea i eflcay, Let some one take «rm grip on your everyone should test its efficasy. Let throat, then try this: .ds, but instead of trying vainly to wrench them ittle fingers only. Grip each one separately with ‘your own thi fingers and bend them backwards. Usually, the Iman who applies the throat grip fails to include the action; but fn any even, yos can get at them fo imbs under them. Trainee ‘pain that he experiences from an expert bend-back of those fingers will end his strangling tacties. From the fon your own again, so be sure to have a repertoire handy. Throat-Hold Release (With Upward Stroke) method of release was highly recommended for emergency use oe carlfest jiujitsu instructors who visited Europe and America. Ti has remained a great favorite since for a particular reason, namely: When a person subjected to the throttling process is considerably 35 weaker than the attacker, or handicapped by slight build or shestness impossible for the victim to break the jpward wedge or arm-sweep tactics those are best and quickest; but what if they won't assailant may manage to keep his arms close to- gether, or at such an angle that the usual defense is difficult. Even worse, a throttler may use shifting tactics, shoving a victim backward. ‘or from side to side. there is only one course; that sakness which, in thi takes longe In this ease but apt to be easier. Thi his hands, with fingers tightly interlaced close and low in bedy ready for 9 powerful upward swing. actual swing can best be delivered in a rotary or semicircular fashion, adding that much more impact. Too, th swing to his body sway, taking advantage of whatever situation offers. ‘The target, of course, is the attacker's elbow. If the sweep begins with a leftward, or clockwise motion need by you the victim) Should y left in counterclod matter. A jolt on either funny-bone will do with the practice of finding “nerve ‘our “key chart” will show centers” as points that the elbow is j spot atempts to find the elbow with the blow that nut when it does, the hold will be effectively broken. im may then follow up with any of the recommended tacks that follow a release from a throt Throat-Hold Release (With Downward St Another effective release from a strangler’ ping motion in the bend of the adversary’ Comparative strength of the two combatants is body also to be considered, A th short reach, twisted to a side-long position, may have aiff effecting some other form of release. Fhis one, which is literally short and snappy, can throw a sharp surprise into an unsus- pPecting opponent Simply reach over the attacker’s arm and give him a bard, edge-of- the-hand hack in the elvow bend, Applied neatly, this will produce ” such blows are noted, promptly break- igure A) Rather than try to gain p ld be practiced with each the left will knock away your opponent's right arm, so. ww-through is a down drive of your own left arm, but ward shift of your left foot, bringing it between your ng your neck free of his grasping left hand. It also top well below the level of another clutch, particularly as your left shoulder is actually crowding his body back. The lower ‘and more rapid your stoop the better, but there should be mo hesita- at the fi tay to smother what he wand punch of the “up from ad, you give him another sample of jiujitsu -elbow jab with your left elbow. (Figure B) such a blow delivered sharply will have telling force upon the person who receives it. In practice, strive for position only, following the threttle-break. (CHAPTER VI Meeting Dangerous Attacks tinctly deserving of the ‘or definite design of an Any attack may be dangeroas, bu term are the sort done with cold «: often deadly sort. A sudden approach, with ¢ prompt ap] is one style of dangerous attick that the to counter. Another is the surprise attack, often obviously places the victim at a disadvantage from the However, there are ways of meeting both of thes the plight of the so-called victim works toward the undoing of the attacker, who is apt to be over-confident. ‘Most certainly hhe will be over-confident if he thinks that you have no way of countering im. Bat there are two things that you should attack shows great cunning on the part of the second, that an attack from the rear or a surprise other way about: by a skilled ju can counter This is one of those specialized person totally numb and hee ture a way of coping ‘We have covered the scientific ways which the deve to esape fom strangle, whether 6 back. Now observe how can prove immune pended upon getting The judo man does it by crossing his arms as he goes for his op: ponents throat. With his right hand, he grips the right side of the vic 38 tricks that usually renders & of his inability even to pic- experts have front or (A) The “Unbreakable” Haid Getting at the attackers, han have more than a throat-1 foe hi wer as n0 Wa} is has tween the experts a Saieee oo ning is Hands up between the expert throttling his foe, the judo man can also supply « powerful nce action, pumping subduing blows into the ‘tine abdomen, The ee throw a block with his own knee. still wont give him any grace where the throtling tactics are concerned, His ine will ea short as ever when clamped by that“ ‘The only way of nullifying this formic i y of nullifying this formidabl ers that x Ps ool naprioan (ico aed cess ita Ta counter-jab, delivered two-finger fashion, may cause 0 drop everything-including his “unbreakable” hold on rms Deine om cone iat ae Seton, a «mp ‘Assuming that your head is in a hand-clamp with bearing you dows es well as wearing you down, Use Pe ftee tech gue of giving lewny. The ater you bend down, th more his gp wi . Whichever way y four i ae eT twist your head, his hands will auto- ‘AS he tries to tighten the grip on that side, roll your head ati hard forcefully in the other direction. 1f suficent speed is added to : irprise, you will find that you have made the “im : escape. 4 Choke-Hold from in Back The the measuue advised earlier against a front ‘sbotlchold ‘moro importance in this instance: ririse mre forceful breaks, the sort directed against an le to a rear attack. fingers more effectively it: arms or elbows, are not ‘Second, because you can get at when his hands, thrust from the rear, neck or your throat. "Third, because you must free you yourself or to counter against other nature, ly in order to defend of an equally vicious Hand-and-Wrist Choke In planning such last-named treatments which you ate helpless to prevent, your attacker may forego the primitive throat-clutch and use @ band-and- p under your chin, digging his thumb-knuekles fato your Adams apole, keeping his Toose hand tightly clenched. (Figure B) ‘This makes it tous co to get at hs litle fingers and the mere Cae nae ie atta hold is indication that e bas other designs 1 eetie wil apply those measures faster than you ean do your ib work. a knce-blow, He has the space fo deliver such id savagely, if you give him time. ‘base of the spine or the middle of the back as eet Pending you backward with that choking gip s0 you will ‘meet the impact ‘Also, he can ze you backward of drag yo. after rendecing you soggy, finally slamming rely on your back. SE a oubt dant tis type of attack, when fist designed represented the jivjisu equivalent of what ‘would be styled “knock Surprisingly enou; dance defenses against this rear attack that _ooeering ae tnd with more devastating results han the {arscfabe or the backslam which seemingly give the attackeran ove whelming advantage. 1, swifter jab on One of these consists of ’s anatomy than vulnerable part of your a 42 Cheke-Held fom in Bock right, getting as much leeway that moment of opportunity jal ) lexus, you may still manage telling jab into e is even a possibility of getting in a repeat it may when you are operating hurriedly and. we an ce "That is why this jab should be practiced—so as to be ready with it should the time to use it ever come, It is handy to know anyway, as it has various uses, as specified elsewhere. ‘ he question: Why shift to the right? The answer i, to can dove up nto your back. If is knee across and get forthe recognize such a foe? Simply by the fact that he i lft- therefore, apt to be left-footed as well. And bow can ppens to be leftthanded? Usually, by the fact that he Jamp in reverse. ‘employing the rear choke-hold, normally is right hand which, being stronger, gives ii when his right hand is uppermost by es your chin. his right wrist with his left hand, the left and back jab him with your right to how! ‘won't be with glee lexus. However, should ring your right hand above his tables you to press your rigat thumb ive on the inside of the opponent's “4 arm just above the elbow-p: D) This must be done qui aS managed to tighten his possible. A person suificiently experienced in jiujtsu methods hen gain instant results, By stich pressure, you can break the ‘grip of your foe's right hand (ar left, as the ease may be), ‘Then bring the foe's right arm straight over your right sh your left hand turning his hand palm upward, your right sliding ‘is arm a you give it the bend bak treatment (Figure E) The result of this is obvious. Your opponent's attack will be broken and he will be rendered painfully helpless long enough for you to ‘swing about and initiate an attack of your own, By swt, expert application of this dual subdue an attacker completely, but it is climax. You may be lucky to break the and therefore be too short of breath, as well as time, to render the move effective. Bringing his right arm over your right shoulder (as shown i E) is a hury-up or emergency measure which may not hol as well as you hope, so be prepared in case he slips it. For a sure hold on his back-bent arm, duck your head under it after release. You can then bring his right arm over your left the required fashion. This takes more time if you can af- (0) Arm-Polt Relecte CHAPTER Vit Defense Against Kicks 'A kick is one of the most devastating forms of attack that may be oral fray. True, itis primitive, but it is also encountered in any free-for-all fray. Tra ee on the fact that so maay clumsy p The offensive use af wel : : Taner one agalt a Wekr, sey peur i sae ypponent delivers Jong, hard kick with a twofold purpose: Fitst ‘i sera Keep you out of range. If he fails in the fst, iikely when bis purpose i matically succeeds second. There is an old expression tha Tong kick is prac ‘that much slower. ter he has missed you; then, while he is far off balance, to About and Gump hi. But the opportunity for such is aboot 1 in 100 Gr peshaps 1 itr 1,000, To get out of range then dart back end grab resuppose mre than consummate sk on your part t would ww? By defensive leg-work of your own? Perhaps, if you are a soc- ror oa dancing ster with foot skill as your fork. Bat for real ‘rms should do the blocking, giving you the opportunity t's leg and supplying a fast counter before jowerful than an arm; kicks start 1ui@ find your chin if you stooped as it gathered speed. 45 7 Letter X Defense oper defense is far more effective, far more certain. It is cker. ‘your arms abead of you, crossing them at ‘our wrsts form an X with an open angle to receive jis ankle for two reasons: the jolt is apt to burt sarded all parts of your anatomy so now your crossed hands are ir: posi= even though you may have to tum in see the kick starting, oF if you expect auto~ ‘matic. You let the force tion, You pivot slightly ide and from there you ea uation mentioned earlier: aking your opponent hop about on the other until thrown, But ‘of having him by the foot, aiich he might somehow manage to twist free, you are using a more certain leg clutch. Leg-and-Foot Lock ‘you may apply one of the most effective holds in Joot lock applied with your right arm. This is, im 1d to attain because of the difficulty in dealing ofa throw, i Jegand fot ‘k comes as a natural course, provi ed it. So in ry training and testing of part of the sequence, as otherwis clamp home this 5 "The instant you have y thrust your right forean ‘opponent's leg in a su jer the calf of his right leg, ” ortion of your arm so it is trapped by ‘out in back. hhand below his right knee, hooking the one so that your left fngers can dig into the same move, oF dn ine ‘k with your right , your Fight hand .n opponent sub- , then resume the However, when subdued by shecr skill, his resentment can be tumed him of this while you have him re B) you can throw him as recommended the same time retain the leg-and-foot lock. e E} ‘can still work on his leg while he is grovelling there, while m supreme. Should you release him when ” you can then be ready to follow up with The has sounded false ‘One of the few times when the leg-and-arm lock can be clamped sme without setting up the situation (Figures A & B) is whea both nu and your adversary are struggling on the ground. In that case, to engage his leg when itis either motionless ly a Kick. ee takes on the character of a wrestling hold beyond his foot, you will have ‘a crouched position, away from 50 strong in Randori.” So, for the practical usage to which this volu is no need for detailed discussion of the different ‘concern those persons more interested in specialized work or contests. CHAPTER VIII Surprise Methods ‘The surprise element is present in most, f not all, jiujtsu throws; cas be ps fs peck « carry of ce +h, may give no inkling what- Handshake Throw While a handshake is scarcely the type of gesture against which a ull eralatey te acme. rs ‘and throws. A handshake is ‘one who proffers it. id-grip is often unexpected and can be made as a sur- is a certain advantage in a hand-grip over a wrist- at 1m the latter. Also, a5 principle of unbal- and gp which ‘can be it is quite possible to gain in action, a person skilled ‘ip will be on the constant alert for an opportunity ‘on the right) extends It is a “helping hand” in ab ae he forward op his opponent is encouraged to take step off balance. (Figure A) ‘mentioned here that the expert can be waiting for the before extending that anything but ppanent find out the hard way id steps back with his left, This is an 3 pert acts in th He pivots on his right foot ‘opponent, already off balai the expert, bj forward, immediately grabs the opponent's right rm hn let hand. (Figure B) It should be noted here that the advantage of a hand-grip or a is very aptly illustrated in this ‘opponent cannot now esca mi foot outward, sidestep fashion, I xno immediate in your left shoulder close to his r ie business of getting in close to the opponent it for a very definite reason, nam before making the throw. You must be well under your adversary ia him completely off balance. This means dropping low with a flinging, throwing moti 1¢ body completely so as to take the load in the swiftest, Once the thrower is below his opponent's center of can be handled swiftly and effectively, provided the furnishes the proper fulcrum. By keeping a tight grip on the opponents hand, the expert tosses him over the shoulder, with the opponent's own weight adding to the impetus. (Figure C) Much care should be taken in practicing this throw, not from the principles, Always, the lustrate this point most frp is made, you do a comp! ce position, swing around to your own right. the left foot and swinging the right ‘a surprising act, yet one that gives low ide by si \der yet not actually contacting 1g of what is Your swing to the right brings ‘As you make the swing, you bring your right hand swiftly upward which, in tum, raises his right arm hand straight forward and tring arm so that he has no oppor- tactics will already see. standpoint of perfecting it but in regard to the person who to play the part of the oppoaent. When delivered with fi Your opponent's right arm will be stretched across your left, which is raised to a horizontal postion and is extended straight forward. Your right hand, firmly gripping your opponent's, is bringing his right arm it in serious injury to the opponent. Pr done on a suitable mat, with a person thoroughly versed’ in breaking down across your I Here is a swifter, simpler form of handshake known as the “Devil's Handshake” among ji the fulcrum being applied beneath the woper make the back bend all the more effective. most remarkable part about this hold is its aftermath. Not only tr opponent helpless and lable to sever paln ot limb brstage co carry this to the extreme; by adding leverage gradually, you render it impossible for him to wheel about and use his left hand to attack you, of the swift and devastating effect that it Actually tis simply a éombination of two recognized promptly by anyone versed in Judo with the af- scaly tas hbase socal ei Gat yonent’s arm. Yet it is safe to say that anyone trapped for yy the “Devils Handshake” will ee ad is Even the slightest such attempt on his part can be nullified by press- noun ope a nil come pone ow thn ag i ‘or at an angle. The leverage upon his arm will force him low and you can take him right out the front door if you so _ I the result of a simple handshake, a surprise but practiced follow- Devil's Hendshake 7 up Ieading to a welltested hold from which your opponent cannot escape. jer the Back a cross between two Tewazas or Hand Throws known, re- fhe Ukiotoshi, or the Floating Drop, and the Katagu- Vee. rather rare throw, the Katagurama is re- in Judo. In both eases, however, the ex- m of a hybrid throw when , naturally, is all the rard your opponent wi t foot and clamp your hhe very as your adversary be anticipating some more spectacular attack. (Figure A) follows will prove spectacular enough if you can follow through with the prescribed series of moves. Having laid the clamp on your opponent's wrist with a long, swift reach, you haul him towacd you, turning to your left as you do. Now try to visualize the swift turn of events that takes pla iis hand and arm come around to your left side wl your tum, will bring him more in frost of you. That is, his arm comes below and past your neck. To facilitate this powerful surprise sweep and give it added impe- tus, you bend forward, doubling your body as far as possible. ‘As his body encounters yours, he takes a headlong flight over your back and shoulders, continuing straight on toward the floor beyond. turn about, you wil be gripping his ig back upon the fi having compl a flying somersault. He will then be in a position for you to follow up with some more drastic fujitsu treatment should occasion so warrant. ‘Naturally, in. practice, a friendly partner should be given oppor- tunity to break his fall atd the fact that a mat is used will preven! any injury from the flying trip. Tins difers considerably from the Ukiotoshi, in which the expert twists his opponent in front of him, sometimes while in kneeling posi- tion. ‘The Katagurama is far more spectacular—and correspondingly more eifferte thas the throw Sat has jst been desribed. ‘The same could be said regarding many other feats of Judo as prac- ticed between experts when compared with the surprise throws that plication of strength a Phd their simpler adaptations, such as the example just given. Lapel Liff-Pull Throw jon the title “Lift-Pl ‘definitely essential to the that have gone ‘What seems to be @ mino: a throw its remarkable spec ; dogi. But we garbed in an open-collar shirt, which mus terial. (Figure A) these two features: the ‘ou happen to ‘you would step forward nur right (as shown which is its left-handed—or grip on your it t known as the hidari-mae- ) as the case might require. grip is optional. But its purpose is definite, With a firm, sudden pull’you bring your opponent toward you and to your left, you make a swift turn in that direction. Tf you are using your right hand (Figure A) you will automatically bring him into the off-balance position known as migi-mae-sum, or ‘on the precise portion eft lapel) or migi-mae-eri t we are not dealing with the opponent by the ‘and using your left hand to supply an reve. A bend of the knees during he ower that you can gain iy, are the prime fea- ance” principle used) so involves getting a person “olf young left hand above her right hip. (Figure xr natural response to the “come hither” approach is to grasp his cd and away from her brody tthe i ight shoulder to ward t certainly is not enough uu technique and is aclu- forward and left foot lightly advanced. By it shoulder, she has been lured into position, this In that case, ulder would have to be exe instantly by the move that is adiing a swing to the left arm ahead of her, gaining a powerful leverage ‘The man is carried backward with a rotary motion that he cannot counteract: Any effort art to wheel on his left foot and over- take the girl is aes Her left hand holds control of his right re f, whatever the man does to help himself is likely to add just more impetus to his spin. The gil, too, can furnish adie to her antagonists whirlwind tri he human whiligi is Iiterally toppled to the floor, the ng irs by the mount of fing the gi may igure he practiced on a mat to avoid im learning the technique that will be CHAPTER IX Special Helds ond How to Break Them ‘The holds discussed in this chapter are the type which form powerful combat tactics of their own. If properly learned and applied, they will enable you to subdue an inexperienced opponent with very little trouble. For that reason they have become popular in their own right and any time encounter some opponent who is not only come expert in their use. to manage, but they are worth the try. So here goes. Arm Twist and Release Many well-known wrestin and tricks follow a jiujitm pat- tern ood have earued emeclve on accepted placenta ar aaes defense. One of these, the familie *hammnerloek” should be practiced by everyone interested in this type of work until its action becomes automatic. ‘The value of this hold lies in the quickness and ease with which it can be applied, demonstrating clearly and convincingly the fact that deft, well-timed maneuvers not only can nullify brute strength, but ic follow-up. A. fuji needs a follow-up. A fujitsu rlock” can find a swift “out.” ‘red in case some adversary traps ‘grip, as it may be applied unexpectedly from Applying the Lock To cover all these angles, let’ start with a direct, effective applica tion of the hammerlock. An opponent starts with a hefty puach or o him, still gripping his left wrist with your right hand as you go be- neath his arm. This brings you partly in back of him and there you Dive swifly on the right foot, toward your left. You grip on his wrist carries his arm around behind him where you twist it and press it up- ‘ward against his back. (Figure B) ‘The more he resists, the more you twist: That's the beauty of this ip. But as a follow-up, you can place an added clamp upon him. Here 5s the way ‘The Two-Way Clamp Bring your right band into play. Reach over his clamp Bich under the chin and pall his head to the You will then have him in a two-way hold that Every effort to escape, each action on a foe's part—whether calen- lated of accidental-nust be appraised according to its potential. If it i ‘counter it sould have one, ‘At the same time, if it indicates merely the existence of an unre- strained action or the possibility of such, even that factor should be checked and turned to advantage by the judo expert while he holds outro. For the seest of holding cootrl 's found in the application of that very principle if the hammerlock, unless the double clamp (Figure C) is introd intended victim can take advantage of the interim to effect a totally unexpected escape from a seemingly invincible hold. On that account, we are presupposing that in this instance you are the intended victim, caught through some freak of chance in the so- called “bammerlock” hold, which—by virtue of jiujitsu traising—you should have long agolearned to avoid. r, to put it in a more plausible fashion, it could be that you would invite the hammerlock for the very reason that you are acquainted with the necessary moves to break it, f you are not already so acquaint- €d, you will be a the conclusion of this dissertation. This brings us to: 68 How to Break the Hold pause sven he has doubled your ight tm in back of you ‘At that point he can have brought his other hand—his right—into play, pressing it against your upper arm where it assists in the doubling. process that is intended to subdue you. (Figure D) In fact, this added grip of the right hand is such a logical and natural action that it may be regarded as a feature of the "hammerlock” as generally applied. Actually, you have leeway at this juncture, as with some oth that seem too formidable to break. The system is to go along rather than to resis it. foot and at the same ick away from your »pponent is applying to your arm foot, turning around to the right. Your ad- sping your right arm but it is extended now, not What is more, you will be rotating ture mere hold, thus depriving in trade. i right arm, reducing the tor- ur adversary of what was A continuance of the spin will bjpg you full about, putting you in a poston where you can atnigheng and ath fe Your surprised opponent or come in with an immediate frontal attack. foot thrust. By raising forward against your opponent's virtually automatic—you gain the Your opponent away from you. you off balance when you deliver them, they are vulnerable to

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