Word: jitsu
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Jitsu Not So Tough...
When Japanese wrestling was mentioned, the inevitable question about jiu-jitsu was raised. Pat calls jiu-jitsu a type of "aesthetic dancing." A good wrestler can lick a jiu-jitsu expert any time, provided the combatants don't wear jackets while fighting, Pat declared. The art of jiu-jitsu is used to teach detectives, army and navy officers, G-men, and policemen how to disarm a man, and the numerous choke holds are the basis of the art. Choke holds cannot be used unless the opponent is wearing a jacket or coat which can be used as a lever...
...calls jiu-jitsu "aesthetic dancing" because the contestants move in rhythm, keeping in step. "A wrestler won't keep in step; he'll change his attack. And a jiu-jitsu man cannot work unless his opponent agrees to keep in step...
Next move in the introduction of jiu jitsu classes is up to students, Norman W. Fradd, Assistant Director of Physical Education, said last night ofter a conference with William J. Bingham...
Fradd was indefinite about just what the student' move should be. Jiu jitsu classes will not be started until there is further indication of interest...