Scientific Jiu-Jitsu (1904)

Summary

Short illustrated 1904 manual by Masami Ohashi with jiu-jitsu self-defence techniques.

Why it matters

Published by the Police Gazette’s publisher, it shows jiu-jitsu reaching the American mass public.

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