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.
Jujitsu 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
August 4th, 2005 at 8:55 am
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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
September 8th, 2005 at 1:53 pm
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
October 5th, 2005 at 3:09 pm
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
October 20th, 2005 at 5:30 am
Town club affiliated to the Jitsu Foundation based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Beginners always welcome.
October 23rd, 2005 at 12:17 pm
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
November 8th, 2005 at 9:07 am
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
January 3rd, 2006 at 7:06 pm
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
January 15th, 2006 at 9:54 am
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
January 20th, 2006 at 1:04 pm
BJJ is more effective than wrestling in finishing fights. Wrestlers are doing well in UFC because they all incorporate JJ submission techniques. Wre [...] more
January 21st, 2006 at 6:23 pm
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
January 29th, 2006 at 7:02 pm
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.
February 16th, 2006 at 2:56 pm
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
February 17th, 2006 at 1:04 pm
What is the main difference of JuJitsu and Brazilian JuJitsu?
February 28th, 2006 at 9:11 am
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
March 17th, 2006 at 12:13 pm
http://www.hillcrestama.com/jujitsutechniques might help illustrate some examples of Goshin (i.e., street self-defense) Jujitsu systems. There *is* a [...] more
March 22nd, 2006 at 10:41 am
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
March 23rd, 2006 at 2:57 pm
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
April 5th, 2006 at 11:52 am
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
April 10th, 2006 at 2:32 am
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
April 10th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
thanks for that steve that gives me a better idea of what to go for, i shall certanly look into them
April 19th, 2006 at 7:42 pm
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.
May 7th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
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
June 2nd, 2006 at 12:55 pm
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
June 15th, 2006 at 2:07 pm
Try kickassdo, in a nutshell it is a system design for doorman in sticky circumstances.
July 15th, 2006 at 10:51 pm
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
July 25th, 2006 at 9:31 am
Dude, I hate to break it to you, but you spelled brake wrong you idiot.
July 27th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
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
August 25th, 2006 at 11:44 am
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
August 29th, 2006 at 11:44 pm
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
September 10th, 2006 at 5:07 am
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
October 20th, 2006 at 6:02 am
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
November 6th, 2006 at 2:08 am
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
November 30th, 2006 at 1:17 pm
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
December 5th, 2006 at 12:51 am
history lesson! back in the day, when japenese judoka first started competing with western wrestlers, they usualy lost. Many judoka teaching abroad be [...] more
December 24th, 2006 at 4:10 am
Hi there, I am an Eskrima player based in London UK and I was wondering how can I get in touch with Mestre Nuno Russo. Your help will be much [...] more
December 26th, 2006 at 4:46 pm
Im 15 years old and thinking of studying at Hayastan MMA Academy under Gene LeBell and Gokor Chivichyan is this a good idea.
December 26th, 2006 at 4:49 pm
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
February 10th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
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
March 23rd, 2007 at 6:05 pm
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
April 11th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
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
May 24th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
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
May 24th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
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
May 30th, 2007 at 2:14 am
YOU BOUGHT YOUR RANK FOR DOC
July 17th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
kiaido ryu is an all round complete style from NZ why not try that or try san-ryu-do for sword work with takwondo
July 18th, 2007 at 5:57 am
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!
August 11th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
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
August 28th, 2007 at 9:49 am
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
October 19th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
how will i get a black belt?
November 21st, 2007 at 12:31 pm
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
November 27th, 2007 at 7:11 am
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
December 17th, 2007 at 1:23 am
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
December 21st, 2007 at 11:22 pm
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
February 11th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
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
February 21st, 2008 at 2:00 am
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
March 19th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
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
April 5th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
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.
April 20th, 2008 at 9:21 am
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
April 27th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
If you got the money, its a good idea.
July 21st, 2008 at 7:17 pm
All martial arts are NOT created equal. While it is true that an individual practitioners skill will strongly influence their combat effectiveness, J [...] more
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:30 am
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
September 22nd, 2008 at 12:56 pm
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
October 2nd, 2008 at 6:14 pm
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
October 11th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
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.
November 5th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
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
November 5th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
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
November 7th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
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
March 7th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
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
March 18th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
technically samurai used judo.
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:56 am
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
April 27th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Great information! I have completely understood the difference between jiu-jitsu and Brailian Jiu-jitsu By reading this article. In Robert Drysdale Br [...] more
May 2nd, 2009 at 8:46 am
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
May 6th, 2009 at 11:11 am
“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
May 6th, 2009 at 11:17 am
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
May 10th, 2009 at 11:33 am
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
May 11th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
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
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
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
June 13th, 2009 at 11:13 am
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
July 18th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
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
October 6th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
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October 22nd, 2009 at 4:41 pm
He was only 5 inches taller. You SHOULD have been able to beat him with Ju-Jitsu, even if he were 5 feet taller.
December 13th, 2009 at 10:29 am
were in arkansas? 870-931-0703
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:25 pm
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
September 12th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
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
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:03 pm
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
October 12th, 2010 at 2:49 am
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
November 2nd, 2010 at 8:06 pm
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
November 5th, 2010 at 1:05 am
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
November 6th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
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
November 8th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
For Jujitsu online Professional Instruction go to http://www.jujitsustudies.com and join THE Institute of Jujitsu Studies.
November 23rd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
[...] the four main styles of Japanese karate. Hironori used his knowledge of Shotokan Karate, Jujutsu, grappling and Tai Sabaki to form his [...]
December 1st, 2010 at 4:30 pm
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
December 17th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
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
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:40 am
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
February 5th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Is there any interest left in Japanese jujitsu? Seems like it has faded in popularity for BJJ.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:46 pm
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
April 7th, 2011 at 2:51 am
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
April 7th, 2011 at 2:54 am
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
May 4th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
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.
August 20th, 2011 at 1:35 am
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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