03/08/2026
Many people these days don't understand Jujutsu/Taijutsu in the proper way and misunderstand many things. Its called an art for a reason. Most think that its all fighting on the ground and grappling. With all due respect, Jujutsu is Japanese originally. Brazil has their version. This is not what I speak of. Old Jujutsu as I've learned and teach has many facets. Striking is actually very important. Standing joint locks and throw are common just the same. Understand, this is a form of self-defence and has no rules, as an attacker doesn't give rules before you get attacked. I was taught ground-fighting, but more importantly restraining, pinning, etc., and personally I beleive this is more important. This means your in control. I write this because a Brazilian Juijitsu practitioner told me he won't bow in the dojo and worse. I had to remind him of its history's and necessary etiquette. Jujutsu is generally translated as "Gentle Art". This is misleading. It is better to say "Subtle Art". It teaches you to be subtle in life and everything you do. It is also meant to enhance your life, as well as protect it. Subtlety is necessary. I had a very long conversation to this person about this, and since its been bouncing around in my head, so I felt the need to write about it. All respect to Brazilian Juijitsu, but I am a Japanese Jujutsu practitioner and teacher, and people should understand that there are large differences, such as fighting in a ring with rules with refined ring skills, while the latter is to defending your life. My Jujutsu (and all other Japanese Jujutsu), teaches subtlety as a way of life and is intended to make sure you make it home safe. Anyhow, that is all for now. Thank you for reading;) Cheers!