r/Ju_Jutsu

998 archived posts · Mar 2010 – May 2025

Ju Jutsu

r/Ju_Jutsu

All forms of Ju Jutsu are welcome from Koryu, modern Japanese, Judo, Aikido, even BJJ. As we all know JuJutsu spawned a huge family of martial arts. So who are we to judge if it deserves to be here. If there's a Jujutsu family it came from. It can be here. Feel free to cross-post as well as post any questions and information you may find.

Created Mar 20, 2010 · restricted

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Quick Definition

Jujutsu (柔術, "jujitsu" or "Jiu-Jitsu"), literally meaning the "art of softness", or "way of yielding", is a collective name for Japanese martial art styles including unarmed and armed techniques. Jujutsu evolved among the samurai of feudal Japan as a method for defeating an armed and armored opponent without weapons.

Spelling

The spelling of Jujutsu can cause confusion so here's a quick introduction on the differences between them: Jujutsu, Jiu jitsu, ju jitsu?

Related Arts

This umbrella term has been the root of many other martial arts including Aikido (from Aiki Ju Jutsu), Kodokan Judo and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Sport Jujutsu and even a British style called Bartitsu

Jujutsu encompasses a huge range of styles within it including some small weapons (e.g. tanto, hanbo, etc). You're free to post anything ju jutsu related whether its traditional or modern. All are welcome but also please note the other related subreddits below.

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