How does Jujitsu differ from Karate?
Uki Otoshi Jujitsu is based on the principles of leverage and balance. When an opponent attacks, s/he will invariably be strong in one direction and weak in others. Jujitsu exploits these weaknesses to off balance and redirect the energy of the opponent’s attack. This redirected energy is then used to escape from or seize the opponent and/or throw them to the ground. Note the photo above. The technique displayed in the photo is known as Uki Otoshi and is used when the attacker has grabbed or punched at the defender. The opponent expends energy and expects some level of resistance of same. That resistance is yielded in such a way to exaggerate the energy loss and the opponent loses their balance. The opponent is then easily toppled in that moment and brought to the ground. Once on the ground, further techniques can be used to bind and lock the opponent rendering them incapable of further attack. Karate is comprised of various styles. Some of the more popular styles are Tae Kwon Do, Kemp
