Description

Go back to the era of classic law enforcement training with Police Jiu-Jitsu, a foundational manual originally published in the mid-1930s (circa 1937-1940) as part of the popular "Easy Instructor Series." This book was specifically created to teach Jiu-Jitsu (Jujutsu) techniques adapted for police officers, soldiers, and security guards--focusing on control and apprehension rather than sport.

This guide provides a rapid-learning curriculum for subduing resistant subjects, making it an essential historical record of early American-adapted martial arts for tactical application. It emphasizes skills needed to control an opponent while minimizing the risk of injury, a precursor to modern defensive tactics.

What This Manual Covers:

Police Jiu-Jitsu: Simple, effective holds, wrist locks, and throws designed for street clothes and the quick apprehension of an individual.
Vital Holds in Wrestling: Incorporates key control and pinning maneuvers from wrestling (grappling) to subdue a subject on the ground.
Featured Instructors: The text often features the expertise of individuals like Kato Futsiaka and Prof. Butch, reflecting the popularization of the martial art by Japanese masters and Western instructors.
Practical Illustrations: Typically includes numerous black and white line drawings or photographs to provide clear, step-by-step instruction for the "rank amateur."

This book is a fascinating read for martial arts historians, law enforcement professionals interested in the evolution of defensive tactics, and practitioners of Jujutsu and close-combat wrestling.