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Martial Arts: Ju Jitsu (Jujutsu)

Ju Jitsu is another name for Jujutsu. Please click here to read about Jujutsu.

Origin of Ju Jitsu: Japan

Ju Jitsu founded: Early 1600

23 Responses to “Ju Jitsu”

  1. Meadowbank Jitsu Club Says:

    Town club affiliated to the Jitsu Foundation based in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Beginners always welcome so get in touch or simply come along.

  2. Edinburgh Meadowbank Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Club Says:

    Edinburgh, Scotland based town club of the Jitsu Foundation. Jitsu is a martial art employing strikes, throws and locks. Beginners welcome.

  3. josh Says:

    i heard that brazilian ju jitsu is much better suited for smaller people. I am curious because i am considing do gacie bjj and i am long and have a bi […] more

  4. Sensei Po Says:

    I am a 2nd degree black belt in this art and have had a few encounters. Make sure you know the moves well then it is very effective.

  5. drago milic Says:

    ultimate selfdefense

  6. Master Nafee Says:

    I studied Aki-Elmore Jujitsu Ryu under the late Professor Charles Elmore and the late Hanshi Charles Sparrow. Any Elmore Ryu players in the house.

  7. Steve Kaplan Says:

    Having trained and studied under Naraki Hara (Elmore Sensei’s first primary instructor), I taught along with them at the dojo on New Lots Ave. around […] more

  8. sayyid moore Says:

    i studied in the system of elmore ryu but i studied under his grandson steven in brownsville brooklyn. by the way wuts ur name?

  9. Feliz R. Mejia aka Shihan Sho Says:

    I am sorry but I have never heard your name mentioned in the many stories that I have been told by my teachers! Please I mean no disrepect to you in a […] more

  10. ROGER PARKER Says:

    A good stand up fighter can do some damage, but when the fight goes to the ground, ITS whole new world down there.I dont know JU JITSU, BUT HOYACE GRA […] more

  11. josh mcgill Says:

    i train jiu jitsu and i am only a second striped white belt but i noticed there are alot of ways people are spelling it i dont know if you can spell i […] more

  12. shabazz Says:

    master nafee how can i get intouch with you sir

  13. shabazz Says:

    i know shihan show is definately a top notch martial artist

  14. choyce Says:

    hi, my name is choyce and i train in the same system under the late charles elmore’s grandson steve watson

  15. Lenny Says:

    i studied also on new lots ave

  16. Katelyn Says:

    i am currently learning moves from my best friend who has learned ju jistsu. he is an amazing teacher.(:

  17. shihan kamakaze Says:

    jumbo sir I know you know me I,have been a Elmore ryu student for over twenty something years. I still train my life is elmore ryu.If any body need to […] more

  18. john wright Says:

    jiu jitsu is my favorite form of martial arts. i love the idea of being able to win a fight without having to throw a punch. im 5′10″, 150 pounds, and […] more

  19. Naster Nafee Says:

    I have studied and have blacks belts in both ju jitsu and hakido. I find that the kicks of hakido depending on the person puts one at a great advance […] more

  20. Brotha Papyrus-el Says:

    it pains me much to see founders of Martial systems turning in their sleep while inheritors miss out on the pristine truth embedded in the delivery of […] more

  21. Brotha Papyrus-el Says:

    correction: the above should read `Martial Arts can not truly be given without its spiritual component.’ this comes from the 1st paragraph of the cree […] more

  22. Brotha Papyrus-el Says:

    correction: the above entry should read `Martial Arts can not truly be given without its spiritual component.’ this comes from the 1st paragraph of th […] more

  23. Kevin Says:

    Hi, I trained a bit in BJJ but the monthly bill was a bit much for me. I found out that the brownsville rec center in Brooklyn, NY has Jujitsu classes […] more

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