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    AMERICAN
    JIU JITSU
    LANIUS PUBLISHING
    CO,
    62 Duttenhofer Bldg.
    CINCINNATI,
    Copyright applied fur.
    All rights
    reserved.
    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.
    AMERICAN
    jiu
    JITSU
    AMERICAN JIU JITSU
    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.
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    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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