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Martial Arts: Jujutsu (Jujitsu)

Ju Jitsu (also often referred to as Jujutsu) is a fighting system that employs a wide range of techniques – including strikes, kicks, throws, joint locks and choking. In addition to this Jujitsu also teaches weapons technique. Techniques and influences from Jujitsu can be found in almost all of the martial arts.

JujutsuJujitsu developed in many independent schools in Japan over many centuries and as such does not have a clear lineage. As the syllabus of techniques in Jujutsu is very large, invidivual schools today may teach variations and/or a subset of the vast range of existing Jujutsu techniques.

As Jujutsu also provides many practical arm lock and submission techniques, jujutsu techniques have been popular with Police forces all over the world.

Origin of Jujutsu: Japan

Founded early 1600

103 Responses to “Jujutsu”

  1. Gonçalo Costa Says:

    Portuguese Martial Art Jogo do Pau Português (Portuguese Stick Fencing) Jogo do Pau Prtuguês(“the stick game,” or “stick-fencing”) is a fighti [...] more

  2. Brian McLaughlin Says:

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the Gracie style of Jiu-Jitsu based on ground grappling. The techniques are practicle and based on the principles of leverage, [...] more

  3. mario sabourin Says:

    I just read about ju-jitsu..I tought ju-jitsu come from samuraï technique when samuraï lost is weapon use technique of ju-jitsu……..? I’m 6th [...] more

  4. TJ Edwards Says:

    I dont feel that BJJ is more potent than wrestling. While BJJ sounds cool it is not the martial art to end all martial arts. It has its weakness’s lik [...] more

  5. Meadowbank Jitsu Club Says:

    Town club affiliated to the Jitsu Foundation based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Beginners always welcome.

  6. Jeremy Thompson Says:

    I have been studying Weeping-Style Jujutsu for five years. There are different styles of Jujutsu. Weeping-Style is a style of Jujutsu studied by the [...] more

  7. Mark Walker, Shihan Says:

    M.A.I. is based in the system of Sanuces”Eye-to-Eye” JiuJitsu as founded by my Late teacher Grandmaster Dr.Moses Powell. Dojo-Cho Mark Walker Shihan. [...] more

  8. John Says:

    Dude, I hate to brake it to you but there is no such thing as weeping style Jujutsu. All Weeping Style is, is Aki Jitsu renamed by an American who wa [...] more

  9. Stig Says:

    I am thinking of training in a Martial art, but I do not know which one to choose. I am considering Muay Thai or Jujitsu. Any comments on this would b [...] more

  10. dda Says:

    BJJ is more effective than wrestling in finishing fights. Wrestlers are doing well in UFC because they all incorporate JJ submission techniques. Wre [...] more

  11. Jeff Presley Says:

    Let me first say that I love wrestling, having wrestled in college Div 1. I agree with the previous comments about BJJ being more effective in finishi [...] more

  12. Jeremy Says:

    Weeping Style is alive and is not some watered down aikido. I would be happy to show you it’s alive anytime here in Arkansas.

  13. Romo Gracie Says:

    Ummm. Yeah… that’s why the smaller man just has to have better technique. And if 6’3 and 225lbs ain’t as fit as the 145 pounder… then he will gas [...] more

  14. Steven Says:

    What is the main difference of JuJitsu and Brazilian JuJitsu?

  15. Chris Chan Says:

    I think the main difference between the two is Brazillian style Jujutsu is more violent and less restricted, standard jujutsu focuse more on the cultu [...] more

  16. Hillcrest Academy of Goshin Jujitsu Says:

    http://www.hillcrestama.com/jujitsutechniques might help illustrate some examples of Goshin (i.e., street self-defense) Jujitsu systems. There *is* a [...] more

  17. Chris Says:

    bjj is not more vicious than traditonal jiu jitsu bjj is more a sport. i love bjj but the most practical form of jiu jitsu wuld have to b hakko ryu ( [...] more

  18. Wrestler Says:

    Gotta say that that’s wrong lol. If I’m outnumbered or the other person has a club or knife I gotta say the most practical thing to do would be run. B [...] more

  19. james yates Says:

    Hi, im wonderin if any one can help. im wanting 2 take up a martial art and want to know which one would be best, as i am after one that will provide [...] more

  20. Steve Richardson-Hay Says:

    James, you either need a complete style such as Ju Jitsu, Krav Maga or Jeet Kune Do or you need to mix and match from various styles. I would recomme [...] more

  21. james yates Says:

    thanks for that steve that gives me a better idea of what to go for, i shall certanly look into them

  22. josh Says:

    i heard that bjj is much more suited for smaller people. I am asking because i am considering studing bjj and i am lo0ng and have a big frame.

  23. Angoleiro Says:

    Well said brother! I am a Capoeirista myself and go into BJJ after getting into a fight shortly after getting off of my crutches. I cannot deny the e [...] more

  24. John Says:

    I have been doing Jujitsu for 5 years now and it is a very effective system which has moves for everything, stand up, grappling and on the floor. It i [...] more

  25. shame Says:

    Try kickassdo, in a nutshell it is a system design for doorman in sticky circumstances.

  26. Jordan Says:

    I am currently studying Tae Kwon Do, but I have been looking for other martial arts to learn. In a few short years, I will hopefully be training [...] more

  27. James Says:

    Dude, I hate to break it to you, but you spelled brake wrong you idiot.

  28. John Carlo Says:

    I’ve been practicing jujitsu as part of JKD for some time. As much as I enjoy grappling, I have used it on the ground only once, and as a last resort [...] more

  29. James Says:

    People… please realize that there is a difference between Jujutsu, Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Yes they are all different (Except Gracie Jiu- [...] more

  30. Shiloh Says:

    Just for the record gracie jiujitsu is crap. I have a cousin who is an olympic athlete and I am a Shaolin Kung-Fu practitioner and the moron tried to [...] more

  31. smokie Says:

    Shiloh so you beat one guy who knows it and all of a sudden its crap. I guess you didnt see royce gracie break jason delucia a kung fu expert’s arm in [...] more

  32. james yates Says:

    I think its futile to say one art is better than another, because i am firmly of the belief that it is the artist not the art who makes it. For me eve [...] more

  33. peluruperak Says:

    In my opinion, Brazilian Jujitsu is very focused and specialised Jujitsu based on groundfighting. Jujitsu on the other hand has broad subjects in it’s [...] more

  34. doddy devrian Says:

    Jujutsu is great martial art, even for sports and self defense, the real secret of jujutsu rely on this principles, Sizen hontai, Kuzushi and ju no ri [...] more

  35. Jammin Says:

    history lesson! back in the day, when japenese judoka first started competing with western wrestlers, they usualy lost. Many judoka teaching abroad be [...] more

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  37. Favio Says:

    Im 15 years old and thinking of studying at Hayastan MMA Academy under Gene LeBell and Gokor Chivichyan is this a good idea.

  38. Favio Says:

    Im 15 years old and thinking of studying at Hayastan MMA Academy under Gene LeBell and Gokor Chivichyan is this a good idea.I also already do matsubay [...] more

  39. Wing Chun Fighter Says:

    I spent a few years in jujitsu, kempo, muay thai and realized how un-practical they are. I have finally found my home in Wing Chun Kung Fu. This Incre [...] more

  40. roy Says:

    i’d say do as many different styles as you can, they all have their good points and bad points and it’s up to you to find the parts you find the most [...] more

  41. Matt Says:

    I am looking for a MMA gym in or around Quebec City. If anyone knows of any please contact me. I speak both English and french so language is not a pr [...] more

  42. Braiden Says:

    Gracie Jiu jitsu is crap. Always has been and always will be. MMA is crap and sadly so is the Army Rangers in training Gracie Jiu Jitsu but I guess th [...] more

  43. Braiden Says:

    Gracie Jiu jitsu is crap; always has been and always will be. Too bad Army Rangers are utilizing such a stupid system to teach the troops – will end u [...] more

  44. C BROWN Says:

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  45. ki ki Says:

    kiaido ryu is an all round complete style from NZ why not try that or try san-ryu-do for sword work with takwondo

  46. Jonas Eggers Says:

    Just wanted to say this is a great site. If any jujutsu practioners from around the world ever end up in Denmark, look us up if you miss the mat!

  47. gogo Says:

    this is to the guy who says BJJ is crap. Why don’t you enter the only true test for any martial artist? Enter any MMA tournament. No other style stand [...] more

  48. Killingsworth Says:

    Weeping Style Jujitsu originated with the Yamata family and is taught primarily by master Beryll Parson in Arkansas. I am also a student of Sensei Pa [...] more

  49. stephen Says:

    how will i get a black belt?

  50. Eryc Leaf Says:

    We practice martial arts (among other reasons, of course) to prepare for a moment we hope never comes. The fact that ground fighting is so dangerous i [...] more

  51. Scott Says:

    its also the art of the samurai, or as close to it as possible, or the gentle art, because you dont need any force to inflict excruciating pain, its a [...] more

  52. dStroj Says:

    Just startet training RYOI SHINTO RYU three months ago and I love it. This is my first real experience with martial arts in general, I allways belive [...] more

  53. Craig Says:

    It was my distinct privilege to have studied under Grand Master, Professor Moses Powell during my residence in South Florida 1984-1985. I recently hea [...] more

  54. Jonathon Says:

    I had taken jujutsu 3 years ago but had to quit, and it was awesome, i got in a fight with a kid that was like 6 foot 2 me being only 5 foot 9 at the [...] more

  55. John Says:

    My two cents I have been reading the comments, and one thing that I have noticed is that to many people forget that there is a common thread thoug [...] more

  56. Yretsof Says:

    Your right, it did come from Samurai. In the early 20th century it was taked by the gracies and revamped into what is more commonly know, Thats why it [...] more

  57. AxeKick Says:

    I thinking about starting Jujutsu and I’m not sure about but I don’t know if I should do Brazillian Jujutsu or normal JuJutsu.

  58. Cardoso Says:

    Nice article about “O jogo do Pau Portugues” parabens,aqui na Malasia ensina um Portugues o Jujitsu e o Aikido. oS Portugueses sao um povo de viagant [...] more

  59. Arthur Says:

    If you got the money, its a good idea.

  60. bill Says:

    All martial arts are NOT created equal. While it is true that an individual practitioners skill will strongly influence their combat effectiveness, J [...] more

  61. Double J Says:

    The Jujitsu I learned at champion martial arts was not focussed on any sort of culture other than respect for the scool and its members as well as you [...] more

  62. dr. Paul Leistikow Says:

    I am a retired plastic surgeon and having time I wrote 4 books on jujutsu. Practising this martial art for 17 years resulted in the first dan and sinc [...] more

  63. Adriano Rocha Says:

    Thanks God the author of the text did not state that there is any kind of difference between Gracie jiu-jitsu and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This is a commo [...] more

  64. keisham Says:

    hey man, u’ve learned free hand.. check out manipuri martial arts sometimes.. it’s not a sport stuff.. can help u in street fight.

  65. Paul Leistikow Says:

    4 books on the Japanese martial art jujutsu, each containing a DVD illustrating the techniques. A home-course self-defence because one can study at ho [...] more

  66. Paul Leistikow Says:

    4 books on the Japanese martial art jujutsu, each containing a DVD, illustrating the techniques. Indeed a HOME-COURSE SELF-DEFENCE because one can stu [...] more

  67. Malachi Says:

    It depends what you want it for. If you wanted to compete in mixed martial arts (mixed martial arts) then you should learn both. If it’s for fitness, [...] more

  68. mike the ninja Says:

    BJJ is crap and same with most grappling.BJJ claims to be so unlike any other martial art yet all their gi and belt system rips off of all the traditi [...] more

  69. alan Says:

    technically samurai used judo.

  70. dale erojo Says:

    jujitsu is a great style of martial arts and comes in many forms and end’s in one point is to control your attacker. any martial arts style’s had ther [...] more

  71. lasvegasbrazilianjiujitsu Says:

    Great information! I have completely understood the difference between jiu-jitsu and Brailian Jiu-jitsu By reading this article. In Robert Drysdale Br [...] more

  72. Doddy Says:

    Think of jujutsu is not only the techniques of self defence, its wider than we think; its about Loyalty Its about respect to each other its about M [...] more

  73. thinojos Says:

    “technically samurai used judo.” Technically, the style “judo” wasn’t even around at the time of the samurai. Can you guys read some books, please [...] more

  74. thinojos Says:

    Right. That’s why we see so many Wing Chun Kung Fu stylists winning so many cage fights. Jujitsu, Kempo and muay thai impractical?!?! Whatever. I’ [...] more

  75. Jimbo Says:

    To some people Judo is more a sporting art derived from principles based on Jujutsu. The Samurai used Jujutsu not judo. Jujutsu first then Judo. I kno [...] more

  76. Mark Walker Menkyo Kaiden Says:

    Schools of Moses Powell was formed to continue the legacy and “True Teachings”, of my teacher Grand Master Dr. Moses Powell. Dojo Cho Mark Walker was [...] more

  77. dex Says:

    I am looking in to taking up martial arts. What I am looking for is something that fits the following description. I want a style that is physical yet [...] more

  78. MFC FIGHTER Says:

    obviously the guy you went against probably wasent the best and didnt know what he was doing but I bet you that if you went against a more experinced [...] more

  79. boungie Says:

    The following is how my Jujutsu teacher Sensei Peter Freedman explains what Jujutsu is. “Jujutsu can be broken up into two parts. (JU) in my m [...] more

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  81. DT Says:

    He was only 5 inches taller. You SHOULD have been able to beat him with Ju-Jitsu, even if he were 5 feet taller.

  82. don Says:

    were in arkansas? 870-931-0703

  83. Jaguar_Ronin Says:

    You cannot measure the art or technique through it practitioners. Anyone and everyone can be beat by someone, at some time by some circumstance. Tha [...] more

  84. travis ruiz Says:

    no affence to brazilian jiu-jitsu practioners but from what i heard from an old japanese karate master bjj is nuthing but jujutsu tought to brazilians [...] more

  85. Mike Says:

    I was woundering if anyone could help..? Im looking to get into teaching defense techniques to the security industry and police forces etc when i get [...] more

  86. shark Says:

    bullshit, tell that lied to someone else who’s dumb enough to believe it. it’s been proven a million time that gracie jiu jitsu can beat a kung fu pra [...] more

  87. cody Says:

    hey ive never done anything with jujistu ive done karate and sumo and im wondering some cool websites about jujitsu to hopefully learn the skill

  88. L. M. Jackson Says:

    Saying the Gracies took “Samurai jujitsu” and turned it into BJJ is like saying the space shuttle was really created by the Wright Brothers. The G [...] more

  89. muaythaicrazy Says:

    as a pro muay thai boxer i’ve fought against many different stand up styles of martial arts, but i’ve never been beaten by any other style but muay th [...] more

  90. Sensei Nathan Wesner Says:

    For Jujitsu online Professional Instruction go to http://www.jujitsustudies.com and join THE Institute of Jujitsu Studies.

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  92. tim hill Says:

    I have just recieved my first degree black belt in Taekwondo and would like to take a seminar in weeping jujtsu. Is Master Beryll Parson located in A [...] more

  93. Trey Says:

    MMA fighters are terribly overrated. You guys seem to think they are martial arts gods. Far from it. Holding a black belt in BJJ (which a limbless tor [...] more

  94. Jeff Says:

    Sorry for the late reply to your question tim hill. Beryll Parson is no longer teaching. In arkansas you can learn weeping style from Master Danny D [...] more

  95. Jim Bean Says:

    Is there any interest left in Japanese jujitsu? Seems like it has faded in popularity for BJJ.

  96. Sensei Nathan Wesner Says:

    All practitioners of jujitsu regardless of rank are invited to join;THE INSTITUTE OF JUJITSU STUDIES. GO TO: http://WWW.JUJITSUSTUDIES.COM TO LEARN MO [...] more

  97. que Says:

    no, technically samurai used jiu jitsu. judo was invented in the 20th century by a student of jiu jitsu. brazilian jiu jitsu is jiu jitsu popularize [...] more

  98. que Says:

    all the grappling arts are the same. the difference between jiu jitsu and any of the hundreds of traditional wrestling styles in the world, all of wh [...] more

  99. Jogos gratis Says:

    I’ve never seen jogo do pau before in my life but it seems to be very interesting. I searched for some youtube videos and I really liked it.

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    Well I hate to break it too you but the same can be said for MANY martial arts and styles, for one example, lets look at BJJ, it is only some of the t [...] more

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