Koriyama Kokichi

Boxing: A Quick Guide Koriyama Kokichi

Translation of a 1923 photographic guide to boxing "The Manly Art of Self Defense."
The Japanese authors spend over a decade learning boxing in the United States. Before Watanabe Yujiro became "The Father of Japanese Boxing" he was known as the "Four Round King" due to his success boxing in California. Watanabe founded the Japan Boxing Club and Koriyama "Young Togo" was the head coach. An interesting look at how Boxing was presented to Japanese people. Also includes information regarding Watanabe Yujiro's teachers, Charley and Rufe Turner.
First time in English.