Well this is an argument to keep physical media around if I ever heard one. Although I would probably recommend the scissors or stapler over a 5-1/4″ floppy disk. One question though… what assailant has enough fashion sense to tuck his flannel into his cargo pants?

via Gizmodo

This is why old Chinese dudes carry rolled up magazines or newspapers when they walk down the street.

Found this old Jiu-jitsu book that dates back to 1904 on Google books. It’s called Jiu-Jitsu: A Comprehensive and Copiously Illustrated Treatise. That’s a mouthful. An interesting perusal, I must say. Interesting indeed. *Tweaks moustache*

But wait, there’s more! Here’s an article in a 1930 issue of Popular Mechanics on Jiu-jitsu. Here’s an illustration from the magazine. Never seen that move before, but if it involves cupping the balls, I’m not interested.

Here are a few other interesting JJ-related finds:
Outing Magazine – 1906
Jiu-Jitsu Combat Tricks – 1904
The Black Cat – 1904 (You don’t need a gun if you know Jiu-Jitsu!)

Looks to be Krav Maga influenced. Practical stuff.

Some sweet self-defense techniques like the hair pull and the slap. Aaah the 80s…