Traditional Jiu-Jitsu: principles of CORRECT execution of the School's techniques.
Jiu-jitsu is considered one of the most ancient forms of Japanese martial arts. Its fundamental principle is "not to engage in direct confrontation in order to win," not to resist, but to yield to the opponent's onslaught, merely directing their actions until they are trapped, and then turning the enemy's strength and actions against them.
Unlike neighboring China and Korea, whose martial arts focused on striking techniques, Japanese hand-to-hand combat techniques focused on throws, immobilization, locks, and chokes, as striking techniques were ineffective against armor.
In the early 17th century, Jiu-jitsu received a boost from the strict anti-war laws imposed by the Tokugawa shogunate, allowing hand-to-hand combat to flourish as a form of self-defense, and new techniques were developed to take into account the unarmed nature of the enemy.
Unfortunately, traditional Jiu-Jitsu isn't as well known as its sport counterparts. True Jiu-Jitsu requires knowledge of tradition and proper technique. Its effectiveness is based on a thorough understanding of biomechanics and human anatomy.
The principles of CORRECT technique execution will be discussed in this program.