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| Ju Jitsu |
The art of Ju Jitsu originated in Japan during the Feudal era due to a
need for hand to hand combat by the warrior class. Ju Jitsu from its
inception has been based on practical application of martial
techniques. There are many differing styles and schools of Ju Jitsu.
The technical aspects of each are quite different in their focus but
what remains constant is practicality.
In 1882 Jigoro Kano's system of combat known as Judo defeated the top
Ju Jitsu men of that time. This defeat created a shift in practice for
the public. Ju Jitsu became a minor combat system while Judo grew into
the most widely practiced competitive martial art in the world.
In the early 1990's Ju Jitsu rose again but with roots tracing back to
Brazil instead of Japan. The Gracie family of Brazil adopted Ju Jitsu
and made it their own. Taking on all comers in challenge matches that
graduated to regulated mixed martial arts matches, Brazilian Ju Jitsu
practitioners pioneered a revolution in martial arts training.
Ju Jitsu in its current form from Brazil puts its emphasis on grappling
over striking. Relying on submissions in the form of chokes, arm bars,
and leg locks. This new breed of fighter changed the way modern martial
arts are practiced. Just about every school in North America has been
forced to address the need for understanding techniques outside of the
traditional striking curriculum.
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