Bruce Sutherland

Ju-Jitsu Self Defence Bruce Sutherland

Ju-Jitsu Self Defence was one of the earliest books in English to be written about Ju-Jitsu. Written by William Bruce Sutherland, a Scottish physical education specialist, this very early text captures a particular time period in the UK when Ju-Jitsu was beginning to develop outside of Japan. With over 100 photographs, this historical text on Ju-Jitsu covers much of the techniques still in use today and is a welcome addition to any martial arts library. ABOUT THE AUTHORWilliam Bruce Sutherland (1879-1933) was part of the second generation of European Ju-Jitsu instructors. By 1915, he was teaching classes for the Special Constables and the 17th Royal Scots Battalion (Rosebery Bantam Battalion). He is known to have advocated Ju-Jitsu training for the Boy's Brigade, the Cadet Corps, Junior Officers' Training Corps, Scottish police, and the 12th Company City of Edinburgh Boy Scouts.