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THE ART OF JU-JITSU - SCIENTIFIC DEFENCE FOR EVERYBODY

THE ART OF JU-JITSU - SCIENTIFIC DEFENCE FOR EVERYBODY

Published under the auspices of the Ju-Jitsu guru Professor Yukio Tani, a wartime pocket-sized guide covering the history of the martial art plus its techniques of throws, holds and locks, with explanatory

£14.00

THE ART OF WRESTLING

THE ART OF WRESTLING

An introduction to wrestling including tips for beginners and instructors, a suggested course of four half-hour lessons covering basic moves and tactics, plus rules equipment etc and fully illustrated

£175.00

GRASMERE

GRASMERE'S GIANTS OF TODAY

A guide to Cumberland wrestling, illustrated with numerous photographic plates showing prominent wrestlers, plus explanations of other celebrated Cumbrian sports - fell-racing and hound trails. 8vo. 94pp.

£8.00

HANDBOOK OF ATHLETIC SPORTS VOLUME III - BOXING, WRESTLING, FENCING, BROAD-SWORD AND SINGLE-STICK

HANDBOOK OF ATHLETIC SPORTS VOLUME III - BOXING, WRESTLING, FENCING, BROAD-SWORD AND SINGLE-STICK

Third volume of the classic Victorian instructional library turns its attention to martial sports, with extensive chapters on boxing and wrestling in its various forms plus fighting with a wide range of

£58.00

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WRESTLING

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WRESTLING

Wrestling instruction with photo sequence demonstrations. Paperback. 8vo. Very good condition.

£6.00

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WRESTLING

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WRESTLING

Sports instructional book with many photographs. Part of the "How To Improve Your" series. Paperback. 8vo. 96pp. Very good.

£8.00

JU-JUTSU AND JUDO

JU-JUTSU AND JUDO

 A general guide to Ju-Jutsu. Part of the series of Warne's "Recreation" Books. Paperback. Small 8vo. 64pp + 2pp of publisher's adverts at front and rear. Illustrated card covers. Very good condition.

£28.00

THE MIGHTY ATOM - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOSEPH L. GREENSTEIN

THE MIGHTY ATOM - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOSEPH L. GREENSTEIN

The fascinating story of the world's greatest strongman who started out as a wrestler under the alias "Kid Greenstein". First UK edition. 8vo. 237pp. Very light foxing to edges of page block. Dust-wrapper,

£60.00

MY SIMPLE WAY TO HEALTH

MY SIMPLE WAY TO HEALTH

The author, who won the 1908 Olympic Wrestling Championship, offers advice on ways to stay healthy. "Smoking before meals tends to diminish the appetite and develop a craving for alcoholic beverages." Paperback.

£120.00

THIS GRAPPLING GAME

THIS GRAPPLING GAME

The enduring TV commentator goes the behind-the-scenes of British professional wrestling as it gained in popularity during the 1960s, with over 200 illustrations. 8vo. 128pp. Dust-wrapper, rubbed to edges.

£38.00

TRICKS OF SELF-DEFENCE

TRICKS OF SELF-DEFENCE

First published in 1958, a guide to resisting and apprehending street assailants using basic jiu-jitsu locks and holds, illustrated throughout with explanatory photographs. 8vo. 63pp. Paperback. Very

£14.00

UNARMED COMBAT

UNARMED COMBAT

A rare wartime book sharing military techniques of self-defence and attack derived from various martial arts disciplines using locks, holds, blows and throws, illustrated throughout with explanatory drawings

£18.00

WRESTLING

WRESTLING

From the 'Warne's Recreation Books' series, an introduction to the various forms of wrestling with a chapter on catch-as-catch-can and technical guidance on holds, throws and ground wrestling, plus training

£25.00

WRESTLING - THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF SPORT

WRESTLING - THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF SPORT

Disbound chapter (pages 546-550)  from The Encyclopaedia of Sport, edited by The Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Hedley Peek and F.G. Aflalo. Very good condition.  

£12.00

WRESTLING IN THE CATCH-HOLD AND GRAECO-ROMAN STYLES

WRESTLING IN THE CATCH-HOLD AND GRAECO-ROMAN STYLES

'A Practical Handbook upon a Very Valuable Branch of Athletic Training and Self-Defence' - a two-part instructional guide to the titular forms of wrestling written by the former champion, with explanations

£95.00