Jujitsu (also written as or Jiu-Jitsu ) is an ancient Japanese martial art that served as the "ultimate" survival system for samurai on the battlefield before the Meiji Restoration in 1868 . Known as the "gentle art" ( ju meaning yielding or flexible, and jutsu meaning art or technique), it was designed to allow a warrior to defeat an armed and armored opponent even when disarmed. Historical Evolution
The central philosophy is using an attacker's own energy and momentum against them rather than opposing it with brute force. Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 18...
While primarily unarmed, many traditional schools also taught the use of small weapons like the tanto (dagger) or yawara (short stick). Legacy and Modern Roots Jujitsu (also written as or Jiu-Jitsu ) is