What’s the difference between Danzan Ryu Jujitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)?
There are many differences, but the most simple contrasts are these. Like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Danzan Ryu Jujitsu is a comprehensive system that attempts to train you to fight at all distances: the primary difference is that BJJ puts tremendous focus on the clinch and groundwork, and frequently takes the fight to the ground to force the opponent to submit. We also work the clinch a lot, but attempt to stay on our feet, rather than finishing the fight on the ground. Our training is eclectic: Danzan Ryu forms a basis for joint locks, throws and pressure point work, and our teachers also augment Danzan Ryu with training in Karate (to improve your kicking, punching and blocking) and Aikido (to improve your balance, speed, timing and footwork). Several of our students also study BJJ, and our Judo school incorporates a lot of BJJ techniques in their groundwork, so you’ll also find elements of BJJ in some of the things we do.
