A Collection of Curious Jujutsu Manuals - Paperback

by Eric Shahan (Author)

Early Jujutsu (Jiujitsu) history!
Translations of 5 short books on Jujutsu from the late Edo to Meiji Era, 1793-1907. The works in this book include:
Book 1: Rules of the Oguri School of Jujutsu published in the Edo Era.
Book 2: Kappo: Secret Jujutsu Resuscitation Method and Striking Points published 1892.
Book 3: Jujutsu Striking and Resuscitation Points Volume 1 published 1895.
Book 4: How to Take Down People Armed With Knives and Walking Sticks With Jujutsu published 1907.
Book 5: Jujutsu Technique List of the Shibukawa School published 1793.

This is the first time any of these extremely rare books have been available in English. Excellent for fans of martial arts or Japanese history.