Japanese Physical Training: The system of exercise, diet, and general mode of living that has made the mikado's people the healthiest, strongest, and happiest men and women in the world

by H. Irving Hancock

Overview

Table of Contents

PREFACE

CHAPTER I.

The History of " jiu-Jitsu," with a Description of its First Principles

CHAPTER II

A Healthy Stomach the Basis of All Strength—What the Japanese Eat in Summer and in Winter

CHAPTER III.

Feats that Strengthen the Heart and Lungs—Work that Brings the Arms to a Condition of Magnificent

CHAPTER IV.
Exercises that Develop the Legs — The Incidental Benefit to the Arms


CHAPTER V.

The Value of Even Temper in Athletics—Some of the Feats that Require Good Nature


CHAPTER VI.

Water, Nature's Greatest Remedy

CHAPTER VII.

Fresh Air as a Vitaliser — The Use of Stimulants and of Narcotics

CHAPTER VIII.

Extreme Leanness and Obesity—Their Cures

CHAPTER IX.

Preliminary Feats of Attack and Defence
CHAPTER X.

Advanced Tricks of Combat

CHAPTER XI.

Things that the Student can Teach Himself—How Agility is Acquired

CHAPTER XII.

Closing Suggestions to American Students

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788822849458
Publisher:	Stargatebook
Publication date:	09/26/2016
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB