American Judo Illustrated

<p><span style=color: rgba(11 11 11 1)>This is a classic textbook of American Combat Judo. Typical of the late 30's and 1940's - American Judo uses a wide array of clear illustrations to showcase a short and brutally effective course of techniques to deal with the Japanese threat of the time. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(11 11 11 1)>The volume aims to differentiate the Americanised version from traditional Judo / Ju Jitsu focusing on scientific principles and the use of 'rough and tumble' American tactics and mind-set. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(11 11 11 1)>The guide uses a mixture of civilian police and military style scenarios and artwork to demonstrate the universal value and applicability of American Judo. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(11 11 11 1)>Written in then pulp magazine style of the period it is designed to be a quick reference guide to the tricks needed to overcome an attacker of any size with ease. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(11 11 11 1)>The guide even includes a small section on women's self-defence and how to best weaponise your own likely size and strength disadvantages and turn them in your favour. </span></p>