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“We tottered together upon the brink of the fall. I have some knowledge, however, of baritsu, or the Japanese system of wrestling, which has more than once been very useful to me. I slipped through his grip, and he with a horrible scream kicked madly for a few seconds and clawed the air with both…” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
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“We tottered together upon the brink of the fall. I have some knowledge, however, of baritsu, or the Japanese system of wrestling, which has more than once been very useful to me. I slipped through his grip, and he with a horrible scream kicked madly for a few seconds and clawed the air with both his hands.”

Arthur Conan Doyle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Baritsu, a Japanese wrestling art, proved useful in escaping danger.

In simple terms: Baritsu helped escape a grip.

Key Takeaway

Learn self‑defense techniques.

Themes

self‑defense martial arts resourcefulness

Mood

practical educational

Type

inspirational historical

When to use this quote

  • personal safety
  • travel
  • emergency situations

Key Concepts

combat strategy historical martial arts

Questions to Reflect On

  • What techniques could you practice today?
  • How does knowledge of history aid modern safety?
A Different Perspective

Modern self‑defense differs from historical forms.

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