American Jiu Jitsu - The New Art Of Self Defense
The compiling of this little volume firmly establishes the fact that all persons, regardless of sex, can train themselves in this system of self defense in a manner that will be most effective in any emergency, giving not only self protection, but self confidence to the user.
For years the author has given a close study to the development of this system of self protection, which he has named American Jiu Jitsu. The work is strictly of American origin, although the Japanese term Jiu Jitsu is used in the title. The author has used this term because of its meaning bone breaking or muscle wrenching as this is the form of punishment that is used to overpower and bring an opponent under submission.
This system has been built up step by step and much thought and careful study has been given to devising its most practical and im–portant features personal protection without danger of personal injury.