Corporal William J. Underwood was a Canadian soldier, veteran of WW1, a WW2 reservist and a world-renown Ju Jitsu instructor.
In this 1944 guide for women, he showcases his art of 'Combato' as a means to help keep ladies safe from the typical attacks and harassment of the era.
As a Judoka, boxer, Ju Jitsu and military combatives expert, his curricula draws on a wide range of sources - and all techniques are supported by clear photography, sketches and follow-along descriptions.
Peppered throughout are anecdotes and stories of these techniques used by Underwood's students too. Known as 'Bill' he famously used his Judo to escape a WW1 prison camp and was known to have taught civilians and soldiers in WW2 in preparedness for combat.
By:
William J Underwood Imprint: Naval & Military Press Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 159g ISBN:9781474540711 ISBN 10: 1474540716 Pages: 106 Publication Date:26 November 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
