Following An Accident, He Began Training In The Japanese Martial Art Jiu Jitsu
Following an eye injury sustained during a wrestling battle, Roosevelt began training in the Japanese martial art Jiu Jitsu. He would often discuss the sport with visitors to the White House. The memory of a dialogue between Roosevelt and a guest, Robert Johnstone Mooney, arose from one of these visits.
By the way, do you guys understand jiu-jitsu? “he said exuberantly.” “You must promise me to study it without delay,” he shouted with his arms banging in the air. Because of your other physical prowess, you’ll need to include jiu-jitsu on your resume. As an American athlete, you need to have a solid understanding of the Japanese system.” When Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, this cartoon depicted an issue relevant to the time.