THE COMPLETE KANO JIU-JITSU

<p>This 1923 guide from H. Irving Hancock and Katsukama Higashi showcases the art of 'Kano Jiu-Jitsu' latterly known as Judo.</p><p>This unique guide brings to life Judo's transitional period and demonstrates not only physical methods of defence but also the resuscitation and healing arts of Kuatsu.</p><p>Across over 500 image plates and a wide variety of diagrams it lays out the foundation of Kano's system for the reader and gives them a sound understanding of leverage attack and defence.</p><p>The manual also delves into Japanese Physical Culture and the unique martial mind-set of Japanese systems.</p><p>Hancock was a well-known sports therapist psychologist physical culturalist and Judo / Jiu-Jitsu specialist- and throughout he endeavours to explain the finer points via the subject matter expert Higashi.</p>