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This unique volume is an invaluable addition to any athlete's library. Jiu-Jitsu is a classic martial art developed primarily in Japan. Its roots can be traced back to the early seventeenth century, though...

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"I SEE by the paper——" began Private Green, looking up. Instantly the doughboys in the squad room turned loose on him. "You can never believe what you read in the papers," broke in Private Hyman.

Table of Contents PREFACE CHAPTER I. The History of " jiu-Jitsu," with a Description of its First Principles CHAPTER II A Healthy Stomach the Basis of All Strength—What the Japanese Eat in Summer...