As the Amateur Wrestling Champion of England, Ernest Gruhn takes the reader through the essential skills and attributes needed to compete in various wrestling styles (such as Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Catch-As-Catch-Can). The volume is replete with clear simple instructions on how to gain pins, takedowns and to escape various holds. The manual is full of crystal-clear imagery to guide the reader through the essential building blocks of grappling. The manual written in 1910, encapsulates the fitness industry boom of the era, encompassing advertisements for nutritional supplements, Ju Jitsu, and even tattooing. Gruhn's expert knowledge ensures that the reader can fully grasp how the set ups and tactics translate from the images to the wrestling matts.