Jujitsu is one of the oldest martial arts, originating in Japan more than 2,500 years ago as a method of self-defense against armed opponents. It is based on the principle of “softness overcoming strength”—using the opponent’s strength to neutralize them.
The style includes a variety of techniques: throws, grabs, locks, chokes, and strikes. Practitioners master skills for both distance fighting and clinch and ground fighting, making jujitsu an extremely comprehensive and effective combat system.