Jujitsu
What is Jujitsu?
Often shortened to simply “Jujitsu,” Brazilian Jujitsu is a martial art which focuses more on grappling with an opponent once the fight has been taken to the ground. Derived by the Gracie family from Judo, which was introduced to them as “Kano Jujitsu.” The Gracie’s eventually found success in the UFC as a method of promoting their art, which spread rapidly.
How is Jujitsu different from Judo?
Where Judo devotes equal attention of all areas of grappling, Jujitsu focuses on engaging an opponent after one or more of the participants has fallen. Practitioners train more extensively in methods of gaining dominant positions on the ground, as well as attacks like joint-locks and chokes to force your opponent to surrender or “submit.” As a result, some members find it beneficial to cross train to improve these skills.
Why Learn Jujitsu?
Like Judo, Jujitsu is great for self-defense and developing or maintaining fitness. Jujitsu also has a robust competition circuit, with competitions available for everyone from casual competitors to aspiring professionals. Many Judoka also cross-train to improve their ground fighting skills.