Come Along
Fascinating as always, there is a new article at Martial History Magazine you might find of interest.
The Devil’s Handshake was a come-along hold that was very popular at the dawn of the 20th Century. I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t work today, so my readers who have law enforcement careers should probably give it a look.
Click that last link if the subject appeals to you. Lavishly illustrated with period photos, which is a real treat. A few of them even feature Teddy Roosevelt’s own personal ju-jitsu instructor!
November 24th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Thanks - I must subscribe to that site’s RSS feed.
November 24th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
It’s actually a compliance hold common to several eastern and western martial arts already (under several different names), and has been for at least several hundred years.
It’s one of the three or four most basic surprise compliance holds, and is taught by most anyone… excepting in situations where liability might be a consideration.
It is generally no longer taught to law enforcement users, or in most lower level self defense classes, as the potential for severe joint damage is very high.
November 25th, 2009 at 4:23 am
Thanks,, i forgot about that take down hold