JuJitsu, JuJutsu, or Jiu Jitsu, Why does the AFJ use the spelling Jujitsu?
As you can see on the AFJ Instructors list, there are may spellings used today. During the 60’s when I was introduced to the art, it was commonly spelled “Jujitsu” and this is what we have used. (You will notice that even with today’s modern spell checks, Jujitsu is the only spelling that is not highlighted.) To change it now would cause discourse among Instructors and Students with certificates, patches etc. During the 60’s, the general public referred to any martial art “Karate” or “Judo”. During the 70’s Kung Fu was added to the list. Jujitsu was often called Combat Judo because this term was more “marketable”. I believe it was not a great concern then because the art was not popular or as diversified as it is today and there were few Instructors promoting the art.
