Our influences
Ju jitsu Ju jutsu Jiu jitsu
Ju jitsu means flexible science, Understanding that Ju jitsu is and always will be a developing science is its strength. Ju jitsu has flexibility to adjust, be open-minded and without dismissing style or technique. This giving Ju jitsu a dynamic development allowing it to meet twentieth century needs.
Ju Jitsu is a highly practical "hands on" martial art which applies ancient combat techniques to modern self-defence and sports scenarios.
There is no standard form of Ju jitsu. No one style can be credited as being the original or authentic style.
Originally Ju jitsu was taught behind closed doors to selected students. This is the way new and different style emerged. Some specialised in striking and throwing techniques. Others concentrating on takedowns and then ground grappling to defeat an opponent. In our times Jujitsu is taught with open doors and techniques are openly shared.
The Techniques of Ju Jitsu
Breakfalls – Correct ways to fall.
Blocks – Protection from strikes and throws.
Kicks – Foot, shin and leg techniques.
Throws – Dropping someone to the ground as a defence or an attack.
Punches – Fist techniques.
Strikes – Impacting techniques using body parts e.g. elbows, knee.
Escapes – Escaping from locks holds and clinches.
Locks – Techniques to immobilize joints.
Groundholds – Holding techniques used to control an opponent.
Choke and strangles – Pressure points around the neck used to immobilize an opponent.
Takedowns – Technical movements to reduce someone to the ground.
Judo
Judo " the gentle way". It is a system of unarmed combat. Sporting judo rules are complex; the objective is to throw the opponent cleanly, pin him, or master him by applying painful pressure to arm joints or to the neck.
Judo as a martial art is an older style that uses techniques considered too dangerous for competition. This Judo style was tested in combat by Kano's original judokas against other Ju jitsu schools in Japan. Techniques are generally intended to turn an opponent's force to one's own advantage rather than to oppose it directly. Kano formulated Judo from styles of Ju jitsu that he had studied. Kano meant Judo to be both physical training as well as a path towards building good moral character and spirituality. This is reflected in one saying from Judo, "maximum efficiency with minimum effort for the mutual welfare and benefit of all"
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an advanced form of the Japanese ju jitsu/judo. It is predominantly a ground-fighting art. The fighter's objective is to avoid punches and kicks while attempting to clinch his opponent. Once in the clinch, the opponent's strikes are rendered ineffective. The fighter will then proceed to take the fight to the ground where his opponent's strikes will not have any power. Then the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fighter will seek control and use painful locks and chokes to win the fight.
Brazilian Jiu jitsu competitions have a complex scoring system with the main aim of making your opponent submit.