Eskrima Kombat

In March of 1905, artist Ralph Cleaver produced a series of cartoons for The Sketch newspaper, speculating on the possibilities of Japanese unarmed combat training for the English police.  The editors noted that “For details of certain of the holds, we are indebted to the Japanese School of Ju-Jitsu, 305, Oxford St. W.” – a … Continue reading ““Ju-Jitsu For The Police: Its Possibilities” #1 (1905)”