Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1918 — TAKES UP PHYSICAL TRAINING [ARTICLE]

TAKES UP PHYSICAL TRAINING

Japanese Exponent of Jiu Jitsu Wrestling Here to Study American Method of Instruction. H. Okabe, an exponent of the jiu jitsu style of wrestling, will take up a course of physical work under direction of Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, director of physical education at the University of Pennsylvania. Okabe was sent as a representative of the University of Japan to study the American method of physical instruction. It will be part of the preparation of athletes for future world’s athletic competition.