The Difference Between Japanese (traditional) Jiu-Jitsu And AJJ

 

Japanese Jujutsu also known as Japanese Jiu-Jitsu (JJJ) is one of many martial arts to choose from if you want to learn how to fight. However, distinguishing between the martial arts can be challenging, particularly when there are others with similar names, such as American Ju-Jutsu (AJJ). This article will help you understand the unique attributes of JJJ so that you know exactly what to expect as a student.

Japanese Jujutsu is an ancient martial art from which others, such as Judo and AJJ, were derived. It involves immobilization, throwing, striking, defense and sometimes the use of small weapons. Students also study technique theory, Japanese history and terminology, the human body and first aid.

There are more intricate details about JJJ below that will help you understand how it differs to other martial arts. There are also key differences between AJJ and JJJ that may lead you to believe that one is better than the other.

Jujutsu also known as jiu-jitsu and ju-jitsu,
is a family of Japanese martial arts and a system of close combat
(unarmed or with a minor weapon) that can be used in a defensive or offensive
manner to kill or subdue one or more weaponless or armed and armored opponents.
Jiu-jitsu dates back to the 1530s and was coined by Hisamori Tenenouchi
when he officially established the first jiu-jitsu school in Japan.
This form of martial arts uses few or no weapons at all and includes
strikes, throws, holds, and paralyzing attacks against the enemy.
Jujutsu developed from the warrior class around the 17th century in Japan.
It was designed to supplement the swordsmanship of a warrior during combat.
A subset of techniques from certain styles of jujutsu were used to develop
many modern martial arts and combat sports, such as judo, aikido, sambo,
American Ju-Jutsu, ARB, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts.
The official date of foundation of Jiu Jitsu is 1530.

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Japanese Jiu-Jitsu Origins

The precise origins of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu are quite unclear. Speculation points to the Buddhist monks in India, as the first to develop the art centuries ago. What’s known is that it was used as a survival tool for the Japanese Samurai and Ninja warriors. The idea was that in unarmed combat, striking would be completely ineffective because of the warriors’ armor. In such cases, grappling methods that involved throws and joint locks proved to be a superior method of combat.

Japanese Jiu-Jitsu has come a long way from its original military form. The traditional values of the art have survived as the knowledge of the art was passed from generation to generation. As time went by, the art developed into a more sport-friendly format, despite it being the art of choice for military and law-enforcement personnel to this day.

Brief History of Japanese Jujutsu

Japanese Jujutsu (JJJ) is an ancient martial art used in warfare, which stems from sumo and other Japanese martial art techniques. These techniques originate from the Nara period, but one of the oldest known styles of JJJ is Shinden Fudo, which was established in 1130AD.

The term ‘Jūjutsu’ means ‘gentle art’. This is because the techniques require very little of your own strength and use your opponent’s strength against them. ‘Jujutsu’, ‘Ju-Jitsu’ and ‘Jiu-Jitsu’ are all different spelling variations of the same techniques. The variations only came about due to the Western pronunciation of the word.

A major change in traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu was the introduction of Randori or free sparring. It took the creation of Judo by Dr. Jigoro Kano to introduce this change in the art. As such, Judo later pulled apart from Jiu-Jitsu as a separate grappling martial art. Judo, though, specializes mostly in the throws department, while traditional Jiu-Jitsu is still a very diverse martial art with plenty of elements.