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| Sunday | Wednesday |
Class Times | 4:15pm – 6:00pm | 7:00pm – 8:00pm
(Study Group - Barnes)
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Jujutsu Pictures
About Jujutsu - Under Construction
Jujutsu was originally
developed to meet an attack when weapon use was forbidden or impractical.
Often, an attacker would be wearing armor, making an attempt to thwart the
attack with a strike impractical or ineffective. Jujutsu was
thus developed to take use attacker’s energy to off-balance them and take advantage of the weak points in their armor
(typically the joints) to immobilize them as quickly and efficiently as
possible. Over time these arts were modified for use on the ground as well.
Unlike today, Japanese feudal warriors would study all aspects of Budo, from archery on horseback to swordsmanship and so on, Jujutsu was just one element of their overall training. Today, the arts have separated into their own core specialties as a matter of practicality, since the typical person doesn't have the entire day to dedicate to practicing the martial arts.
Students of Jujutsu today learn from several areas of practice, including:
Ukemi -
Falling/Receiving ArtsNage Waza - Throwing
Arts
Kansetsu Waza - Joint
Locks
Ne Waza - Ground fighting/Grappling
Atemi (Kyusho) - Striking Arts (Vital Points)
Buki Waza - Weapons
Arts
Goshin Waza - Self Defense Arts
For more information about Jujutsu, click here to visit the NW Jujutsu website.