HANCOCK H[arrie] Irving - The Japanese body training system or system of exercises,...

HANCOCK H[arrie] Irving - The Japanese system of training the body, or the system of exercise, djetetics and general way of life which has made the Mikada people the healthiest, strongest and happiest on earth. Translated from the English original by Wojciech Szukiewicz. Warsaw 1906. published and printed by M. Arct. 16, pp. 176, [20], 19, [1]. broch. Books for All, no. 33.
Covers rubbed and stained, otherwise good condition. Rules of "jiu-jitsu" with 19 illustrations at the end. Includes, among others: The history of jiu-jitsu and a description of its first principles, A healthy stomach is the basis of all strength, Water as nature's greatest medicine, Fresh air as an invigorating agent - the use of excitement and drugs, Preliminary methods of assault and defense, Further methods of combat.