Earle Liederman

The Science of Wrestling and the Art of Jiu-Jitsu is a comprehensive guide to two popular combat sports written by Earle Liederman. The book covers the fundamental principles and techniques of wrestling and jiu-jitsu, providing readers with a thorough understanding of both sports. The first part of the book focuses on wrestling, covering topics such as stance, takedowns, and escapes. Liederman provides detailed descriptions of various wrestling moves and techniques, as well as tips on how to improve strength and conditioning for wrestling. The second part of the book is dedicated to jiu-jitsu, a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Liederman covers the basics of jiu-jitsu, including throws, submissions, and positional control. He also provides advice on how to use jiu-jitsu in self-defense situations. Throughout the book, Liederman emphasizes the importance of technique, strategy, and mental toughness in both wrestling and jiu-jitsu. He also provides insights into the history and philosophy of these sports, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in combat sports or martial arts. This is a new release of the original 1926 edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"I have often watched crowds pass on the streets and noticed most of the individuals shuffle along more dead than alive. Seventy-five per cent, of them are round- shouldered and fiat-chested; many are carrying twenty- five to fifty pounds extra weight around their waists and hips. Once in a while you will see someone in the passing throng with a springy step, deep, full chest and straight, broad shoulders. You can tell at once that he is a physical culturist who has devoted some time to the care and welfare of his body. Your attention is attracted to him because of his personality, which is emphasized by his athletic appearance. His complexion is clear, his eyes sparkle, he radiates vitality. Lines of dissipation are absent. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone looked and felt like this? Medical doctors would soon become rare and drug stores would sell fewer drugs, and even less toilet articles than they now sell. There is really no excuse for anyone who fails to enjoy all the thrills resulting from robust health. Anyone who is too lazy to devote a little time to his physical welfare deserves absolutely no sympathy when sickness or disease gets him. It is my pleasure and great privilege to tell you in this series of little informal talks just how you can enjoy the delights of robust health and the feeling of security and satisfaction that comes to a man who knows that he can give a good account of himself in any emergency that may arise, and who has the courage and the red-blooded love of life to want to increase not only his own happiness, but also the happiness and the comfort of those who love and respect him and wish him well". - Earle Liederman This is a 6" by 9" original version, restored and re-formatted edition of Liederman's 1924 classic. Visit our website and see our many books at PhysicalCultureBooks.com