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Jiu Jitsu or Ju-Jitsu or Jujitsu is a Japanese martial art that involves grappling and striking techniques. It is a method of combat that helps defeat an armed opponent using proper techniques. There are many forms of Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the most popular among them.

History of Jiu Jitsu

There are several stories about the origin of Jiu Jitsu. The general idea embraced by many historians is that Jiu-Jitsu was developed by a Chinese man named Chen Yuan Png in17th century. Many other theories claim that Jiujutsu was invented in Japan. Jiu-Jitsu techniques were refined in Japan during the Feudal period. It was originally designed to be used in wars. However, the decline of Feudal period required some modifications in the Jujitsu techniques to make it suitable for practice. Later, a jiu-jitsu practitioner named Jigoro Kano developed an advanced system called Judo. Jiu-Jitsu Magnolia, Jiu-Jitsu Todd Mission, Jiu-Jitsu Stoneham, Jiu-Jitsu Hempstead.

Important techniques in Jiu Jitsu

Japanese Jiu Jitsu focuses on throwing, joint locking, pinning, choking and strangling techniques. It does not allow leg locks. It pays more importance to standing techniques. Learning all these techniques can help improve your defensive and offensive skills. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a more refined version of Jiujitsu, in which the techniques are designed to be easier to learn within a short period of time. Unlike Japanese Jujitsu, it emphasizes on ground techniques.

It is crucial to learn Jiu-jitsu techniques of throwing first. They include grab holding the attacker, kicking out his leg and blocking to the inside of the punch. One point shoulder throw techniques involve moving in close to the opponent, getting beneath his attacking arm and turning your back to the opponent, while holding his arm. Locking jiu Jitsu techniques teach you to bend the opponent's arm at the elbow. You need to bring their hand pointing up or down. A great place to learn all these skills is at the schools opened by Gracie Barra and one that has recently opened in Texas is the Gracie Barra School near Magnolia area. It has a very friendly approach and the atmosphere and is great for teenagers, especially to build self confidence and character awareness. Classes are great for body conditioning and each session will burn hundreds of calories and improve cardio fitness. Jiu-Jitsu Magnolia, Jiu-Jitsu Todd Mission, Jiu-Jitsu Stoneham, Jiu-Jitsu Hempstead.