What is Jiu-Jitsu?

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense martial art based on ground fighting, grappling, and submission hold. The goal is to be in a dominant position by using multiple kinds of techniques to force your opponent to submit by either chokeholds or joint locks.

History of Jiu-Jitsu

In an article written by “Evolve Daily”, they state that “The BJJ story begins in Japan, where an early form of Jiu-Jitsu (also called Ju-Jitsu) was developed for use on the field of battle by Japanese samurai. These warriors, who engaged in armed battles on horseback, developed Jiu-Jitsu as the last line of defense in the event that they found themselves disarmed and afoot. However, the heavy armor worn by the samurai restricted their mobility, making chokes, joint locks, and throws preferable to striking techniques. Over time, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu branched off into a number of different styles, with the focus gradually shifting from armed combat to general self-defense. And while each style differed in certain aspects, the focus on throws, strangles, and joint locks remained a constant theme. One man’s style, however, with its emphasis on maximum efficiency and minimal effort, would eventually rise above the rest.”

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Recently, Evolve Daily wrote an interesting and in depth look at the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. To learn more about this interesting sport, visit: https://btstoronto.com/latest-news/2020/8/11/what-is-jiu-jitsu.

Pros of doing Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu is a great sport/martial art because it makes you a much better person mentally and physically teaching you things like

• Increased flexibility

• Discipline

• Gain confidence

• Learn self-defense

• Increase strength

• Be less stressed