柔(ju) 術(jutsu) is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon, or only a short weapon. Jujutsu is also anglicized as jujitsu and jiujitsu. Derived martial arts include judo and Brazilian jiujitsu.
Questions tagged [jujutsu]
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How can I teach students to relax and not rely on muscle strength
Although I teach a japanese style of jujitsu I would welcome advice from practitioners of other styles as well. At our school we typically focus on a kata curriculum in a fairly low stress environment. There isn't usually a lot of adrenaline pumping…
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More dirty tricks in Ju Jitsu compared to other martial arts?
When I was a kid, I did Karate and it was all about stance, punching, kicking, katas, etc. Now I have started ju jitsu, and it seems it's like almost anything goes. My teacher is teaching us the proper syllabus but also other techniques which are…
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Lower center of gravity an advantage?
All things being equal if two traditional jiu-jitsu — or other grappling discipline — combatants with similar skills, were involved in a fight, one shorter than the other, would the shorter combatant have an advantage due to having a lower center of…
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I want to learn Jiu Jitsu here in Japan, so do you guys know a school in Japan where they teach Jiu Jitsu, not BJJ?
I want to learn original Japanese Jiu Jitsu here in Japan, but not BJJ. But I do not know to where to learn. Any ideas?
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Attacked by black belt
I was attacked in the street by my neighbour who is a black belt Tai Juitsu,
I want to know how I go about getting his licence revoked.
He is claiming self defence only because I tried to get him of me while he had his hands round my neck using his…
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Where can you learn Jiu Jitsu (not BJJ) anywhere in Japan?
I want to learn Jiu Jitsu (not BJJ). I know that BJJ can be better, but i'm not interested in that. I'd like to know which school in Japan is to learn original Jiu Jitsu. The place can be anywhere, but in Japan.
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