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ABOUT JU-JITSU
(jiu-jitsu, ju jutsu)
is a martial art based on a moving system of striking, locking and
throwing techniques. With a strong emphasis on the use of an opponent's
body weight and movement, Jujitsu provides a highly effective means of
countering physical attacks from both armed and unarmed assailants,
irrespective of the defender's own strength, weight or gender.
Students of Ju-jitsu are taught defences for real attacks like kicks and
punches, and also less harmful -- but equally unjustified -- intrusions
like grabs to the wrists and body. Students also begin to learn defences
against weapons such as bottles, coshes and knives early on.
Jujitsu is an art of degrees. Students are taught to tailor their
defence to the level appropriate to the attack. There is no
justification for hospitalising someone just because they grabbed hold
of your wrist.
Jujitsu is connected to its history. We still use Japanese names and
terminology for our techniques, and can trace our lineage back to Japan.
Click here to read about the
history of Ju-Jitsu
WHY LEARN
JU-JITSU?
There are some obvious benefits of learning a Martial Art such as
Jujitsu, for example for keeping fit and learning to look after
yourself. Equally there are some less obvious benefits.
We are never far from violence. Jujitsu provides a safe and controlled
forum to explore violence, without hurting each other. When you leave
the dojo, you leave the violence behind you. Practitioners of the
martial arts don't start fights.
Some recent American research involved showing convicted criminals
pictures of mothers waiting to pick their children up from school. The
criminals were asked which people they would consider attacking. They
unerringly selected the same women. More anecdotal experience suggests
the same conclusion: that some people seem to get mugged every time they
step out of the door, whilst others go from year to year without the
merest sniff of trouble. If as an individual you can radiate fear and
insecurity, conversely you can project self assurance and confidence.
Jujitsu can help you discover this inner confidence and self-assurance
and prevent you even being selected as a potential target for trouble.
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