Lieutenant E. N. Jackson, Signal Reserve Corps, captured this photograph (reference number 15198) on July 1918 at Fort Myer, Virginia. The image shows soldiers participating in a Jiu Jitsu drill, led by Captain Allen Smith. In the photo, an attacker executes a waist hold from behind, while the recipient defends by placing their elbow under the opponent's chin. Note: this image is not for publication and is intended for official use only.

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