How is Jujitsu different from other martial arts?
Most martial arts differ in the emphasis that they place on various techniques. Jujitsu is an extremely effective self-defense system because of the wide variety of its techniques; a student of Jujitsu will learn joint-locking techniques, throwing techniques, striking and kicking techniques, standing techniques, ground fighting techniques and techniques for defense against weapons. This wide variety of techniques (particularly controlling techniques – i.e. restraints and take-downs) allow for a flexible response that can be appropriately matched to the level of violence one is confronting. This is a major reason why police and military forces around the world favour Jujitsu techniques. An over-simplified comparison with other martial arts would appear like: Karate: A stand-up style with most emphasis on striking and kicking techniques. Some styles have roots in Jujitsu and some styles contain a competitive or sportive element. Karate is an empty-hand combat system that originated in Ja
