Jui Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu, Jiujitsu, jujitsu, or juijitsu are all the same system of martial arts. There are many styles of juijitsu, from American, to Japanese, and South American, but the original system seems to have came from the early Japanese culture.

Some say juijitsu is a Combat martial Art developed by the Bushi of Japan. The samurai clans in Japan adopted Jiu-Jitsu as their own traditional style to defeat an opponent regardless if the situation was striking, throwing or grappling.

Others state the History of Jiujitsu evolved over 2500 years ago, and its roots lay in the combination of many teachings that either originated in Japan or were brought to Japan from neighboring countries

Jiu-Jitsu could be considered one of the most important Japanese Martial Art because of the Martial Ways of Aikido, Judo, Hapkido, Nippon Shorinji Kempo and some systems of karate are said to all have their roots in Jiu-Jitsu.

Many think of juijitsu as a grappling art but it is much more than this. While stressing unarmed techniques, the use of small weapons was an important part of its structure. Striking techniques are always an important part of Jiu-Jitsu , throwing techniques, joint locking techniques strangulation techniques and the use of weapons encompassed the whole combat spectrum, making Jiu-Jitsu a very effective Martial Art.

The first known recorded juijitsu competition was on a beach at izumo, in Shimane Prefecture, in the year 23 B.C., Nomi-no-Sukune killed his opponent Tajima-no-Keyaya, and approximately around 880 AD, the first recorded juijitsu school was opened, a Diato-Ryu Aiki Jiujitsu school was formed by Prince Teijun. Jiu-Jitsu was more than likely the first Japanese martial art to be introduced in the West.

The most obvious aspect of Jiu-Jitsu is that it is not reliant on strength. Rather, it relies on balance, speed and leverage. It is because these factors are so important, that Jiu-Jitsu tends to be an effective system regardless of the opponents size.  Making it open equally to men, women, strong, or weak individuals.

Web links:

http://www.jujutsu.org/History/history.html, http://www.nationalmeditation.org/page16.htm, http://www.bodyelectricmethod.com/, http://rickson.com/, http://www.jiu-jitsu.net/, http://bjj.org/, http://www.jujutsu.org/History/history.html,

Some of styles of juijitsu include:

Judokaik

Budo kai

Danzan Ryu Jujitsu,

Yoshin Ryu Jujitsu,

Nippon Ketsugo Ryu Jujitsu,

Free Style Jujitsu,

Combat Jujitsu,

Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu

Small Circle

Brazilian

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