How Is Jujitsu Different Than Other Martial Arts?
A complex question, but in short, Jujitsu is an ancient system of unarmed combat that encompasses standing techniques as well as ground grappling. Jujitsu’s strikes, sweeps, throws, and joint locks, etc., were designed for self-defense. It is a very “hands-on” system, in contrast to some other systems that teach primarily by kata. Jujitsu features prominantly in UFC-type events, however there are some important similarities and differences to understand between training for competition and training for self-defense, as well how we reality-check training..
