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What is Ju Jitsu? |
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| Traditional Ju Jitsu is a combat proven martial art used for centuries in Samurai warfare with a victor who lived and a vanquished who perished. Ju Jitsu, translated into "The Gentle Art", was a self-defense system taught by masters who developed their own "Ryu's" or styles. Each style was defined by its "katas" or form practice. In the past, these methods were closely guarded secrets. Over the years, many styles have emerged world wide including Judo and Aikido which use the non-lethal components of Ju Jitsu but maintain their roots in the original system developed during the feudal war era of Japan. | |
How can I defend myself against a larger person? |
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| Although a larger person may be think they are able to disable an opponent with greater ease, the smaller person must rely on
his skill and techniques to absorb, negate and counter his attacker. Complete relaxation in the face of an attack is difficult to
imagine but by doing so, one is able to evaluate his opponent's intentions. Absorbing the attack in the form of a block or counter
is the first move in most martial art forms. From there the student can draw on his or her training and skills learned within the
limitations of his style. The size of your opponent will dictate the techniques to be applied. Ju Jitsu has no "style" limitations because it's counter attack and disablement of the opponent can come in many variations. Hand strikes, leg kicks, joint locks, chokes, throws and grappling as well as combinations of all of these enable the Ju Jitsuan to control his opponent and contain or disable him as required. |
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Am I too old or too young for Ju Jitsu? |
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| I don't believe that the actual age of a person is as important as his physical and mental well being. A person's
health and mental attitude are the factors that will enable him or her to overcome their assailant. My many years of a student
and teacher have shown me the importance of evaluating your opponent before they attack. The advantage of moving into an opponent has always worked for me. It is generally a surprise to your attacker when you "invade his space" and work your technique before he realizes what is happening. My advice to a person who is being confronted is to remain calm, evaluate your opponent, avoid, if possible, any physical confrontation and walk away if you can. If action is required, show no fear and negate the situation as quickly and painfully as possible using only as much force as necessary. |
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Bushido. The Way of The Warrior |
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Bushido: An ethical system or code of behavior encompassing a system of moral principals. This code was developing at the same time as the Christian knights “code of chivalry” in Europe. The fighting Japanese nobles and warrior/soldier class needed a common standard of behavior. The unwritten code stems from many prevalent religions and beliefs such as Buddhism, Zen, Shintoism, and the teachings of Confucius. Each dogma contributed to the total concept of Bushido. At the peak of feudalism in Japan there were over two million samurai. The entire Japanese race was culturally affected by their philosophy. |
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The Seven Most Widely Recognized Points of the Code |
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| J. Hageman, June 1984, notes from Judo Shodan Testing. | |