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Tricks of Self-Defence

Title

Tricks of Self-Defence

Description

W.H. Collingridge was one of the original students of Yukio Tani and Taro Miyake (The Game of Ju-Jitsu) of the Japanese School of Jiu-Jitsu. Originally published in 1910, “Tricks of Self-Defense” is an accomplished work by a great Judoka of the time. In simple, precise, and declarative descriptions, the key elements of Ju-Jitsu are explained as well as the many applications strictly dealing with self-defence scenarios. The book contains 31 stand-up techniques, or tricks, and 9 ground defenses. The majority of the methods are either locks or takedowns. Each single technique is described with a picture and accompanied by text.

Author

W. H. Collingridge

Subject Matter

Ju-Jitsu

Publication Year

1958

Publisher

Athletic Publications Ltd.

Language

English

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Collection

Citation

“Tricks of Self-Defence,” The Bruce Lee Library Research Project, accessed April 19, 2025, https://www.bruceleelibrary.jamescbishop.com/lib/items/show/2090.