Ju-Jitsu (1907)

Overview : Many demonstrations of the art of Jiu Jitsu are given, and as evidence that this is not a passing fad intended only for the amusement of the public there is illustrated in very thrilling manner how several footpads follow two girls and then in a deserted section of the road make an attack, which is successfully foiled and the perpetrators taken into custody. Splendid action and good photographic quality. (Gaumont catalogue)

Release Date : August 31, 1907

Runtime : 5m

Genre : Action, Documentary  

Companies : Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Countries : United Kingdom

Keywords : martial arts, sports, feminism, self-defense, silent film, suffragettes