The autumn leaves are falling like rain. Although my neighbors are all barbarians and you, you are a thousand miles away, there are always two cups at my table.
T’ang Dynasty poem
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Women's Self Defense, circa 1947
I love these old videos. Too bad those jumper things the ladies are wearing went out of style, I think they look great.
Very nice! I've seen several of these sorts of films but I think this one is the best.
The lady is named Mary Parker. Coincidence? I don't think so. I've noticed that an inordinate percentage of the greatest martial artists in the world are either named Patrick or Parker.
I even have an aunt named Mary. Wonder if that was her...
Women must learn self defense in order to protect themselves because they are prone to abuse and violence. I think Judo is one the best martial arts that can be use for self defense.
Absolutely great video. Not only does it show good Judo technique (from the 40's!) but the fact that if I had to "eat a knee" Mary's knee would be an easy first choice ;-) doesn't hurt this selection's rating at all. TKU!
7 comments:
Very nice! I've seen several of these sorts of films but I think this one is the best.
The lady is named Mary Parker. Coincidence? I don't think so. I've noticed that an inordinate percentage of the greatest martial artists in the world are either named Patrick or Parker.
I even have an aunt named Mary. Wonder if that was her...
In heels. Must have been murder on the mats. ;)
Mats?! Patrick's Aunt Mary probably practiced on gravel!
Women must learn self defense in order to protect themselves because they are prone to abuse and violence. I think Judo is one the best martial arts that can be use for self defense.
Wonderful video.
Parker your aunt Mary is gorgeous!
Absolutely great video. Not only does it show good Judo technique (from the 40's!) but the fact that if I had to "eat a knee" Mary's knee would be an easy first choice ;-) doesn't hurt this selection's rating at all. TKU!
Too bad those jumper things the ladies are wearing went out of style.
Post a Comment