Jujutsu

Jujutsu was originally developed to meet an attack when weapon use was forbidden or impractical. Often, an attacker would be wearing armor, making an attempt to thwart the attack with a strike impractical or ineffective. Jujutsu was thus developed to take use attacker?s energy to off-balance them and take advantage of the weak points in their armor (typically the joints) to immobilize them as quickly and efficiently as possible. Over time these arts were modified for use on the ground as well.

Unlike today, Japanese feudal warriors would study all aspects of Budo, from archery on horseback to swordsmanship and so on, Jujutsu was just one element of their overall training. Today, the arts have separated into their own core specialties as a matter of practicality, since the typical person doesn’t have the entire day to dedicate to practicing the martial arts.

Students of Jujutsu today learn from several areas of practice, including:

Ukemi – Falling/Receiving ArtsNage Waza – Throwing ArtsKansetsu Waza – Joint LocksNe Waza – Ground fighting/Grappling

Atemi (Kyusho) – Striking Arts (Vital Points)

Buki Waza – Weapons Arts

Goshin Waza – Self Defense Arts

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