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JU JITSU is the ORIGINAL Martial Art.
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Developed by the Bushi or warriors of the Kamakura period circa 1185 - 1333.
Originally designed for warriors who had lost their weapons in battle, it now also
incorporates weapons techniques.
Today it is a sport for all to enjoy, from the very young to the very
old. You will find 3 clubs in Leicestershire training students from the age of 6 thru to 60 and beyond.
Ju Jitsu is a great way to keep fit and to find focus and it is absolutely fantastic for SELF DEFENCE. Ju Jitsu
is one of the few martial arts that can actually be used out in the real world to protect yourself.
Come and
train with us on a MONDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY evenings.
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Quote:
"...it was in 1882 that judo gained ascendancy and ju jitsu began its decline."
"...today, judo is a sport, with highly detailed rules and regulations. Ju jitsu, however, has never been a sport.
It has never had any rules, any barred techniques, or any concept of fair play, its only point has been to maim or kill
your opponent. It is true that martial arts works best when someone is attacking you; nevertheless, in many ju jitsu
techniques the technician becomes the aggressor and gives no quarter to his prey."
taken from "Japan's Ultimate Art" by Darrell Max Craig
Ju Jitsu
Ju Jitsu is best described as a cross between Karate and Aikido. From Karate it includes
blocks, strikes, punches and kicks. From Aikido, there are throws and locks.
Gradings are organised at 3 monthly intervals, though no one is forced to grade this
often. The uniform or outfit we wear is called a "GI" and is virtually identical to that
worn by Aikido and Karate practitioners. These can be purchased at our club with the first belt which is
white.
I would describe Ju Jitsu as a martial art which is easy to learn, but VERY difficult
to master!! Ju Jitsu is technique based, bringing the hands and feet (not forgetting the
brain) into play in complete harmony.
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