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AMERICAN

JIU JITSU

LANIUS PUBLISHING CO,

62 Duttenhofer Bldg.

CINCINNATI,

1922

THE NEW ART

OF SELF DEFENSE

BY LEN LANIUS

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American Jiu-Jitsu

Len Lanius, originator of American Jiu Jitsu, and author of this book, is a

living example of the value of physical training and of the efficiency of the system he

teaches. Early in life he developed himself from a sickly lad into one of the most

noted athletes of two continents, holding the lightweight wrestling championship of

the world for a number of years. During his career he defeated antagonists of a

much heavier class than that in which he was rated, and it was in meeting these

larger men that he developed original methods of offense and defense that were

gradually elaborated into the system of American Jiu Jitsu of today. The success of

these earlier experiments in a smaller man overcoming a larger by a scientific

use of whatever strength he might possess, encouraged Mr. Lanius to make a

complete and thorough study of this work, which eventually reached the stage at

which it could be, and is, demonstrably successful against any system of a similar

nature.

F, as we have been taught to believe, "Self preservation is the

first law of Nature," then man is guilty of greater violation of this

initial statute on the book of rules of our common mother than of

almost any other commandment credited to this wise old lady.

Nature has been bountiful in the matter of providing means of self

preservation; but man has taken little advantage of this generosity, with

the result that there are conditions continually arising where self preser-

vation, in the way of self protection, is called for, with man unprepared to

meet them.

This fact finds its greatest demonstration in the ease with which the

criminal classes have been able to ply their preying trade upon the

general public, during the past few years particularly, with compara-

tively little or no resistance from the victims.

Why?

Because the victims were unprepared to meet these assaults — had

not learned the first passage in the law of self preservation — the rule of

self protection — and so were practically helpless in the hands of their

assailants.

This condition should not exist; and it would not exist, if the

general public could be made to realize that they are not helpless to

meet such emergencies — that the story of David and Goliath, brought

up to date in the matter of matching science against brute strength, is a

fact and easy of demonstration.

The compiling of this little volume firmly establishes the fact that

all persons, regardless of sex, can train themselves in this system of

self defense in a manner that will be most effective in any emergency,

giving not only self protection, but self confidence to the user.

For years the author has given a close study to the development of

this system of self protection, which he has named American Jiu Jitsu.

The work is strictly of American origin, although the Japanese term Jiu

Jitsu is used in the title. The author has used this term because of its

meaning — bone breaking or muscle wrenching as this is the form of

punishment that is used to overpower and bring an opponent under

submission.

This system has been built up step by step and much thought and

careful study has been given to devising its most practical and im-

portant features — personal protection without danger of personal

injury.

Naturally the reader will ask, "Can I learn this course?" "Can I

master this system?" "Can I become strong enough to defend myself?"

"Will I accomplish a definite and beneficial result?" The answer to

each of these questions is strongly in the affirmative, the only proviso

being a careful study of this work and a sufficient amount of practice.

The following tenets and rules of American Jiu Jitsu as here set forth

will enable one to attain self confidence — health and strength — to

meet emergencies fearlessly and to overcome mental as well as

physical dangers with the serene assurance of having the advantage and

being the master of the situation.

AMERICAN JIU JlTSU

PART I — LESSON No. 1

POSITION OF BODY

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

First, secure a partner, preferably some friend who is interested

and will practice with you; however, any member of the family will

do.

To successfully learn the art of overpowering others who may be

larger and stronger, it is necessary that you understand the different

positions of the body, which will

give you the greatest power either

for defense or attack.

POSITION OF DEFENSE

Assuming you are now ready to

start: Stand in your normal position

and have your practice partner push

you by placing both of his hands on

your shoulders. Notice how easily

you may become unbalanced. Now

take the following position; step

back with one foot and bend slightly

at the knees; lean forward, tensing

the muscles of the abdomen and rear

leg. (See illustration No. 1.)

Have your partner push you again.

You will notice that you have

greatly increased your resistive power, and that it

requires considerable more force to cause you to become unbalanced.

The position of defense not only aids you in warding off the impact of

your opponent's strength, but places you in a position to make a

counter attack. To take away the power of your opponent is easy to

accomplish, even though at first it seems difficult.

Alternately take the role of victim and aggressor. Unresistingly

allow each trick to be practiced on you until its full force may be felt;

in turn practice it on your partner.

Execute the beginning of the trick quickly, but the final action

slowly. This will give you a chance to note your power and guard

against possible injuries.

All practice should be formal, not competitive; once you start

wrestling in a haphazard way, it will hinder your progress in learning.

Your partner is aware of what you wish to try, but should not take

advantage of this knowledge.

Compare your poses with each illustration until you have fully

mastered the positions. Remember that in learning, it is not speed that

counts, but getting the full control of the body and the art of applying its

force.

Work very slowly at first and note the position of your body that

gives you the greatest power.

Uniformity in strength is very essential in practice. The larger

and stronger should tone down his strength to equal that of his partner.

This will make the exercise more interesting and beneficial.

This system of defense is so devised that any woman can practice it

with safety. In fact, a woman having this knowledge can not only defend

herself against a ruffian, but will retain her presence of mind and keep

cool in any emergency. With careful study and practice it can be

fully mastered within a short time; but the more you go through the

practice the greater will be your power in the use of your body and the

more confidence you will develop within yourself.

Illustration No. 1

Regardless of your strength, if you become unbalanced, your

power to resist has been removed until you again secure the balance

control of your body. It is by taking advantage of this principle, that

many of the locks and throws in this course are accomplished.

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UNBALANCING BY RETREAT

PART I —LESSON No. 2

PRELIMINARY PRACTICE IN LEG THROWS

Understanding the advantage of learning to control your balance —

of increasing your power through assuming the position of defense

— and how to render useless the

strength of your opponent by un-

balancing; we are now ready to

master the important knowledge of

the correct use of the feet and legs.

Much of your power both as a

means of defense and attack is

largely controlled by the correct

use of your feet. It is, therefore,

essential, that you learn to use

your feet with as much confidence as

you would your hands.

That the principle of unbalancing and its many advantages may

be fully understood, we will start in the simplest way.

Stand a short distance apart;

have your partner reach as though to

seize you around the waist; grasp

both of his wrists firmly and quickly

step back to position of defense;

pulling him forward and off balance

either to your right or left. (See

illustration No. 2.) Learn to

unbalance in any direction as the

occasion may demand.

Now practice unbalancing as

your partner reaches out with

either hand; should he reach with

Illustration No. 2

FRONT LEG THROW

Start from your usual position,

grasp your partner's right wrist

Illustration No. 4

right, grasp his wrist with your

right, step back with right foot to

position of defense, pulling him

forward and off balance to your

right side.

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turn your entire body to the right so that you are both facing the

same way. Step in front of him with your left foot and place your left

arm around his back, throw him

forward over your leg by pulling

hard on his right arm. (See

illustration No. 4.)

UNBALANCING BY ATTACK

Take position by grasping each

others arms just below shoulders,

now slip your right hand under

partner's left elbow and push upward,

at the same time tighten your grip

on his right arm and pull

downward. (See illustration No. 3.)

Unbalance him by forcing him back

and to the right. Reverse this

practice by pushing his

Illustration No. 3

right arm up and unbalance by forcing him back and to the left.

These are simple illustrations that show the ease in which one

may unbalance another.

On many occasions this throw

will be used by violently swinging

your foot back and sweeping his

feet from under him. Be sure and

practice this from both right and

left sides.

BACK LEG THROW

Stand facing your partner.

Grasp his right wrist with your

left hand. (See illustration No. 5.)

Step back, pulling him so as to

make him step forward with the

right foot. Quickly place your

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Illustration No. 5

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right foot behind his right and your arm around his waist; throw

him backward over your leg. (See illustration No. 6.) Also have

your partner stand in an offguard

position with his feet close together

and execute the same throw by

omitting to pull him forward. Re-

verse this practice by making the on

your partner's left

PART I —LESSON No. 3

BREAKING OPPONENT'S

HOLD ON YOUR

WRIST

Have your partner grasp your

wrists. Turn your forearm so that

the thin edge of your wrist (thumb

side) faces the opening between

his thumb and first finger. This

opening is the weakest point of his

grip. Bring your elbows in close

to your stomach so as to use the

full power of the abdominal

muscles.

ide.

ACK HEEL

The back heel is the most valuable

method by which a throw can be

made with the feet.

Face your partner in the usual

manner and grasp each others

arms at the shoulders; suddenly

place your left hand under his

right elbow and unbalance him by

Illustration No. 6

Whip your hands up and out; this

will break his hold. (See illustra-

tion No. 8.)

Illustration No. 8

pulling to your right side with the

right hand and shove up on his

elbow with your left hand. Swing

your right foot violently striking your

partner back of the knee joint with

your heel. (See illustration No. 7.)

This will cause him to fall backward.

Now reverse this entire position and

use the left foot to back heel.

Lesson No. 2 is just preliminary

practice of the leg throws, and

should not be confused with the

regular work. When instructed to

follow with the front leg throw or

back heel, you should utilize only the

part as executed with the feet.

BREAKING HOLD ON WRIST

BY USE OF FULCRUM

Illustration No. 7

Twist arm till thin edge of your

wrist is toward the opening be-

tween his thumb and fingers.

Pry your wrist out of his grip by

tensing your arm and pushing your

elbow around to his elbow, using the

edge of his hand as a fulcrum for a

leverage.

Swing toward him so as to use the

force of your body back of your

arm. (See illustration No. 9.)

lustration No. 9

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