Judo Self-Taught In Pictures
This amazing vintage book is a wealth of techniques on using Judo for self-defense, as opposed to "sport judo". Defend yourself in almost any situation...from the front, back, on the ground and against weapons too.
Over 150 clear illustrations show how the techniques are used, and make the moves easy to understand. Simple and effective, covering a huge variety of attack counters, variations and numerous unique situations like knife and axe defense, defense against a gunman, dogs, even defense against a boxer! Even the experienced martial artist will find some new things in this very comprehensive book. See the full list of contents below.
Contents
A Brief History of Judo
Falls
Breaking a Wrist-hold
Breaking a Strangle-hold
Police Grips
Defense Against a Knife-thrust
Defense Against a Cudgel or Axe
Defense Against Thugs and Hoodlums
Breaking a Body-hold
Breaking a Neck-hold
Locks for Use when Fighting on the Ground
Defense Against a Dog
Defense Against a Gunman
Defense Against a Boxer
Armlocks
Throws
The "Ready" Position
Blows with the Edge of the Hand
Jabbing Blows with the Fingertips
Kicks
Vulnerable Points of the Human Body
Keywords: self defense,grapple,throw,choke,hold,kick,police,judo
