Almost since the inception of jiu-jitsu, probably twenty-five centuries ago, the Japanese began to get inklings of the possibilities of that wonderful science of vitality which has since become known under the name of Kuatsu. This excellent pictorial guide to the basic movements of the Japanese art of revival is easy to follow and full of information for the curious and the seasoned practitioner. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.