Mikinosuke Kawaishi was founder of the 'Kawaishi Method' of Judo. Along with progressing the sport of Judo in France he also spent considerable effort in creating created a practical method of Self Defence.

My Method of Self-Defence covers many techniques you would find in a typical Judo text but also techniques that are exclusive to self-defence methods.

This book is intended for either the novice or experienced person involved in martial arts. Clear, thoughtful instructions along with illustrations provide the user with information on various techniques including wrist attacks, defending against various weapons, immobilizations, etc. With nearly 100 illustrations this book is a valuable learning aid for the beginner or advanced student of martial arts as well as a historical reference.

Mikinosuke Kawaishi was a Japanese master of Judo who achieved the rank of 7^th Dan. He led the development of Judo in France, and The Fédération Française posthumously awarded him 10^th Dan in Judo and Jujutsu.