Open and encouraged for all skill levels! We will explore both the conceptual basics and more advanced details of the Americana — as well as other shoulder locks. This event is donation-based and is being held to support the Americana SOS Campaign
Recommended Donation: $50 #jiujitsuforall #bjj
Five Edwardian illustrations showing basic Jiu Jitsu moves that can be done by women dressed in floor length skirts. The text is suggesting that women learn ‘The Japanese Art of Self Defense’.
A bit of Edwardian Jiu Jitsu for women’s self defence. I just love how progressive this part of the Suffragette movement was. So inspiring 🥰 i might be old and fat, but I am learning how to no longer walk afraid #jiujitsuforall #inspiringhistory #imnotyourvictim
Don’t need to be able-bodied. I’m an ultra heavy, 54yo disabled, cancer survivor who loves having my first stripe of my white belt… and a Marxist Feminist ☺️ #jiujitsuforall
Front cover of a graphic novel about women suffragettes using jiu jitsu. Has a middle class Edwardian woman with angry face, flipping over a scared man. Graphic novel by Tony Wolf and Joao Vidra
Edwardian poster showing a woman using jiu jitsu to fend off a male attacker. Text states “safe from attack when you know Jiu Jitsu”
Edwardian newspaper political cartoon showing a small woman in a strong stance in front of a fence with men draped over it from her actions. Before her there are police looking frightened and uneasy. Text says “the suffragette that knew jiu jitsu”
#Suffrajitsu!
Early #suffragettes were taught #JiuJitsu by the fabulously talented Edith Garrud, to not only protect themselves and their children, but also the leaders of their movement. Disparaging men called them Amazons - poor, scared, little fellas ☺️ #edithgarrud #myhero #jiujitsuforall
