have done kickboxing for a good while but not that into it as much these days, there's jujitsu classes very close to my house so going to try get really into it after christmas hopefully get a few belts, thanks for the video.
in my style of Ju Jitsu trad/modern we have people who used to train kickboxing taekwondo karate judo you name it, they say they wanted to learn self defense.
@alphamonX I don't give a shit about Eddie Bravo. We all do jiu-jitsu for a reason, I stated part of mine. Are not we all entitled to our own opinions? Just so you know I can kick over heads.
@alphamonX True, which is why there is no one school of Jujutsu, but many. Judo founder Jigoro Kano learned from the Tenjin Shin'yo-ryu school of Jujutsu, which used more strikes to put an opponent off-balance and was more flexible(no armor) than the older schools. The Yoshin-ryu school of Jujutsu influenced not only Judo, but also Wado Ryu Karate, which both work without armor. Jujutsu just adapts to different circumstances, just like you don't need a gi to use Judo and BJJ.
I am a skinny guy...working out...lusty-looking girlfriend...will have to kick ass to defend myself and her. About to buy a mercedes...jujitsu is for me. YAY!!!
@djeikop it all depends on who you train with and as a jujitsu student I would say injuries don't really occur as they start out slowly and as the moves get faster later on, your fingers/wrists will get stronger as you go along. So no injuries rarely occur:)
I love jiu-jitsu, it's a great passion of mine. I'm striving for my 10th degree black belt, that's my ultimate goal. My sensei always says that once you reach black belt, it's only the beginning. Even though the black belt represents excellence, I like to think of it like personal excellence. You don't need to be able to kick head level to become a black belt, you can kick at knee level with perfect technique. That's the true meaning of jiu-jitsu, for me: personal excellence. Keep training guys!
@kokyjabn I disagree. I have taken capoeira classes for a long time and I am going to switch to JiuJitsu now. Capoeira is good if you like to become flexible and increase endurance and stamina. It's a real workout and you also learn to do air tricks which I personally loved. However capoeira is not a combat art IMO. JiuJitsu is something you can use in real life. It also has a nice history background(just as capoeira).
@pithikoulis I don't remember what did i say and can't find my comment lol. Capoeira is cool, and it makes you strong and flexible as you are saying. And is perfect to find girls :D the best martial art to find girls I think.
i would just like to say that ju-jitsu is a great self defence style one of my fav's but would also like to state that when using this art form in real defence u can get hurt if it goes wrong but on the other hand u can hurt ur attacker very badly i have a few time but only in defence but dnt care as it WAS defence but always feel bad for hurting people even in my own defence remember fightin hurt people so be carefull
Nice Video. I AGREE regarding the BRAZILLIAN Jiu Jitsu. It is NOT realistic in a real fight scenario going to the floor. It is better to stay on your feet as to deal with buddies if he has them around. I DISAGREE regarding the spinning kicks he mentioneD. Spinning kicks does not have to be high. There are low spinning kicks. they do not work if you do not know how to use them as would anything. Spinning kicks high or low does work. Great Video all the same.
I see this as being completely useless,the majority of techniques in traditional ju jitsu can't be used against a fully resisting opponent,its just pointless! Stick to judo or bjj or cross train both but stay away from this it's just pointless and a waste of money
i used to train in the kids class a few years ago. now i want to come back and get a little sparring going. seems like it would be fun. i have been training mixed martial arts for almost three years now.
Had enough of Ju Ji Gatame for every technique i see on Youtube! You don't ewant to end up on the ground unless u can help it! Sport Ju Jitsu is wack!
very good-thanks oldsgtmajusmc - i teach a self defense calss and the basics are the way to teach students-keeping it simple and going over and over makes good muscle memory
i'm in the same boat as you.. mixed martial arts for years.. nothing for ages and this seems like a very practical style. Looking to get back into something.. thanks for the vid.. nice.
Excellent film. You did a very good job representing Jiu Jitsu. I am a student of the art, and also teach teens and preteens. The best thing to do is not to charge the kids and the parents any money, and just do it for the love of the art and out of charity for these families.
its good when you tell your friend where and how to attack you, and that they dont resist. the best fighters in the ring use BRAZILIAN jiu-jitsu, that should be stated
SO im 12 years old right now hehe i know u made this video for grown ups but imma go to a class in one of my neighbor hood and i been watching videos of what i'm going to learn! This looks like fun. even tough im barely a white belt . i hope im as good as you !! well mostly cause im tired of my bro and sis bothering me . so imma show them whos boss LOL. anyways thanks for the video . wish me luck! i hope im not the only girlin the class! THANKS TOUGH
jujitsu is not as handy as tkd (itf style) on the street tkd was made to fight off more than one person but that is just me i'm not much for grappuling techniques
C'mon - Tae-Kwon Do is not that effective as self defense at all - as soon as your opponent has closed his distance, what good is a roundhouse kick gonna do you? Besides - if you are lucky enough to land a kick, your opponent might end up in a hospital or worse, the morgue. Then your next fight will be against a court and a prosecutor.
@marathi22 you wont get arrested if they are trying to kill you u have the right to use the the same force as they use on you as long as its self defence and its not a round house kick its a cresent kick
@fredpatterson00 Hey! I´m wondering, is injuries common in jujitsu? Because with all those wrist and joint locks and such, one may think that the risk of hurting your joints is pretty big...?
And also, does jujitsu incorporate any striking at all? I thought so, but here I can barely see any striking....
GREAT video btw, this is what most of us beginners are looking for!!
fight with a stationary target is very easy ... I fight jiu-jitsu .. And you could not do this to me .. blows of jiu-jitsu is more advanced than these .. Who you think jiu-jitsu is for amateurs .. is simply because they already tried to fight but not succeed .. because it is weak .. Who does jiu-jitsu hold on gotta callus .. on the contrary of this martial art .. This is for "English to see" (I'm Brazilian)
Thank you for this video i have been practicing in japanese ju jitsu for 5 years and have got a purple belt and im training for my brown belt but all the video's that are about are black betl's showing how good they are im not saying they not good but they dont show anyone what ju jitsu is all about but your video show how the moves work not just how to do the move.
imagine sticking your hand out with your palm up and someone is bending your middle vinger down towards the ground without moving the rest of the arm, it would hurt, possibly break your vinger if he doesnt stop and the pain would be relieved by standing on your toes ( you flex the vinger by moving your body) thus forcing you to move. all those joint bending locks work something like that
Thank you I've never seen such a good video with so much examples, I have been practicing ju jitsu for like 5 years I'm a green belt I'm 17 but I dont have a great condition but my teacher learned me to use improve my what i can because I am over weighted and I am really flexible and strong.
Nice video for beginners. However, your bias toward your school is very apparent. You don't know BJJ and describe it as only good for sport. There is very little of what is in your video that is not in BJJ. That includes wrist locks, throws and practicing "self defense" moves for things like punches and bear hugs. Otherwise, nice vid. 4/5
in my opinion any 'master' or person with a belt that is 'higher' than the white belt should all be willing to wear a white belt! It is a way of showing respect to the art, and admitting you can't be a real master of the art, since you can always make improvements! If you'd refuse to do it, in my opinion you're not worthy of wearing any kind of belt. You earn the belts!
good point jumperfrank, although i think people shouldnt really care about the colour of the belt in the first place. its about what you learn and about how well you can implement it
traditionally there isn`t.Originally you`d start with a white belt and dye it each you graded so it was white to yellow then orange ,green,blue,purple,brown,black that way the next was dark enough to cover this one prior to it. when i say originally i mean once the formalisation of the belt system.
sorry there is a Rad Belt in ju jitsu but you will not see many of them becouse to get a Red Belt you will need to go thoure all the graded and past the black becouse a red blet shows that you are a 10th Dan
I practised judo a couple of years ago. i did it for 4 years. What is the biggest difference about it? I was always interested in martial arts, but like you said, it takes speed which I don't have. Are these trainings good for getting into shape, because actually I'm losing weight at the moment. So could this support in losing weight? thanks in advance and great video, helped a lot.
Judo comes from jujitsu... so if you can do judo you will most likely be able to do jujitsu. The main difference is that modern judo doesnt include striking, or small joint locks ie wrist, ankle etc. whereas jujitsu does. Id suggest learning it.
That is true to an extent, however they also do not teach small joint locks ie wrist/ finger etc. like they do in japanese jujitsu. So each have their benefits. All in all for street defense Nihon jujitsu is probably best.
what is jujutsu? it is the science of yeilding to an opponents force in order to overcome it. it's really that simple. (ju) means to yield. that is the basis for most grappling systems, sambo, jujutsu, judo, bjj.
I watched this movie few months ago. Today I'm pratcising this art and it's great fun. Thanks for the movie. If you will not do this I will not even now there is something like Ju-Jitsu. Thank you.
Thank you for letting me know. I made this video for you, and people like you. It's very satisfying to know I've actually reached some people and affected their lives. Good luck in jujitsu!
@fredpatterson00 i tried karate and i found it was in a way to violent as far as all the spin kicks and punching. if i take Jujitsu is it more pinning a pearson to the ground and not always haveing to brake the face open. i hop that made sense to you please reply
@jalen77232 I agree. Self-defense jujitsu gives you a variety of options, including some that don't LOOK violent (e.g., wrist twists, finger holds) but are very painful. That is important in the real world when you you can get in trouble if you look like the aggressor or use violence that looks excessive.
@jalen77232 In reality it's really hard to land a punch or kick that will disable an opponent or knock them out. Ju Jitsu is the best art for self defense.
I tried to show what our classes are like, showing the training as opposed to sparring. Look for "sport jujitsu" or "Jujitsu competition" videos if you want to see people fighting back.
Fredpatterson00 is completely correct you do not want to go down to the ground if thye person has buddies around. In that case i would personally employ kickboxing. But really guys what kind of things are you guys training for? wouldn't it be easier to just buy a can of pepper spray if your reason for learning is purely self defense from a mugger. Slouttop you are uneducated on the realities of what you are commenting on.. What makes BJJ so effective is fighting against resisting opponents.
The narrator is completely wrong "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu" also has alot of more realistic wrestling style takedowns and is not all "ground" grappling. It is best for one on one challenge fight type situations but is also very lethal for self defense . I have had a few "japanese Jiu Jitsu" black belts come into my my bjj school and get taken down and submiteed pretty easily from BJJ white belts. no exagerration.
Brazillian Jiu jitsu is strickly ground fighting. This idea of taking opponents to the floor beccause they beleive that all fights go to the ground is totally unrealistic. In BJJ ALL FIGHTS ARE TAKEN TO THE GROUND. It is a very impractical and unrealistic place to be against multiple oppents. RICKSON GRACIE mentioned this. Japanese Jiu jitsu is the best and has had centuries of development. I do not beleive your white belts summited out black belts from Japa. did the Japanese have NO ARMS?
Both codykeone and slouttop are partially right. Both BJJ and JJJ have their strengths and weaknesses. I've been been beaten in the ring by lower-ranking BJJ guys. BJJ is a great art if you are 100% sure your opponent is alone. But if you go down on the street and the opponent has a buddy, you'll get your head stomped on. Unfortunately, gang members, muggers, etc. are usually too scared to take you on alone. Sometimes drunken bystanders join in if you are lying at their feet.
I am a novice in JJJ and I submitted a BJJ blackbelt because he lived in BJJ land and did not realize I could submit him with a quick wrist technique for simply grabbing my lapel. The door swings both ways.
Thanks very much fredpatterson00 for this excellent informative video, your the only person who actually explains about the art. I wan't to learn self defence, but I'm informed to learn krav maga as it's purely aimed at that, where as ju jitsu is a sport/art not really a pure self defence system, what shall I do? :) thanks
Amarsbarr, if you want pure self defense, Krav Maga is a good choice. Jujitsu has many subdivisions: Brazilian (which usually emphasizes sport, but can be good for self defense) and Japanese/traditional (which emphasizes self defense, but can be used for sport). I suggest choosing the self-defense instructor and school whose personality you like, regardless of style. Later, when you know more, you may want to combine styles, like JJ for grappling and Krav Maga for strikes.
Sweet man thanks :D I'm already learning Jujitsu at the moment! I'm at red belt status, I've learnt my 10 escapes for single hand wrist lock, and throws but noticed five techniques appeared unrealistic for real life however having said that the movements were very smooth, and about good joint locks! I love performing O goshi on my friends hehe.
I haven't done Aikido, so I'm not the best person to ask. I know Japanese JJ uses many similar techniques, but training is very different. JJJ emphasizes practical street defense, with a lot of practice against an opponent who resists. My impression is that Aikido is directed more towards the internal development of the practitioner (-do not -jutsu) with little or no practical training. I also have never seen any Aikido mat work, which JJJ (and especially Brazilian JJ) uses a lot.
good vid..... i agree going to the ground in a streetfight/self-defense situation is probably not the best idea, BUT BJJ is a great art to learn body manipulation and nothing is better to know IF you find yourself on the ground. I study teach KRAV MAGA and also study boxing and muay thai. I believe those components trained togather make for a good combination of survival skills.
I am a submission grappler with a Purple belt in BJJ/Jiu-Jitsu. The biggest problem with any form of TRADITIONAL Jiu-Jitsu is the GI. I have competed in GI and NO-GI. The simple fact is that a GI is not realistic. No one person on the street wears a GI. Therefor NO-GI is the best form to learn. Weather you compete in MMA matches or want to know self defense NO-GI is the way to go. However, this is just my opinion.
You are absolutely right. The only thing I can say is that few of the JJJ self-defense moves rely on the gi (a few chokes and some throws), most work fine no-gi. Unfortunately, it IS very tempting to use the opponent's gi during sparring, especially take downs. As you point out, this is a bad habit and serious self-defense practitioners should go no-gi. Realistically, you may not have a choice at your school, but at least you can ask for some no-gi work.
I live in winnipeg where you pritty much have to wear a sweater or a coat outside so i suppose gi would be good for that still a coat isnt the same as a git
A T-shirt or sweater is really pretty different from a gi. They stretch or rip. Try it: have a training buddy wear an old shirt. It won't last long. I would never count on it or train with it. You could maybe use a coat to move/unbalance their body (like a lapel hold) but again, I wouldn't count on it, it's so unpredictable. Anyway, some attackers are shirtless, so you can't get too used to using gi holds.
Yeah i know i train gi and nogi but still were i live its around -20 for a large portion of the year and we usually wear heavy coats. i usually dont even use gi holds but with the gi things get less slippery you wont get slippery with a sweater also proper posture in guard works with a sweater most jiujitsu guys dont learn how to use the gi to its true effectivness like judo players do so dont expect a jiujitsu gi guy to be completly lost without the handles.
Great video man thanks, i was abit confused with JJ but you made it clear. But i think its not right that you just say BJJ is only used for the Ring fights not real life. As there are videos here on youtube from the Gracie school who are showing real fighters coming into their school to challenge them. where on this video you just have soft smiley demonstrations.
Thanks. I don't mean to say BJJ isn't good in real life, and in the ring, it's probably the best traditional style. However, BJJ emphasizes going to the ground. That may not be best unless you 100% KNOW your opponent has no friends who might stomp on your head. Muggers sometimes approach the victim separately. A "spectator" may get brave and join in. JJJ/self defense is about minimizing risk and maximizing your chance to fight again another day, so you stay on your feet if you can.
Well really from what i seen on JJ on its own a JJ representative can not fight more then 1 person at a time. Do to the fact it is a grappling art and JJ requires you to use both hand to take down an opponent, chock and submission not 1 blow KO, stun or crack.
For a person to defend against more then 1 aggressor you need a striking art.
With grappling style of fighting your always goanna end up wrestling on the floor for that reason BJJ has a edge over other grappling arts. Would you agree?
You're partly right. Nobody has time to choke or "submit" multiple opponents and striking helps. However, JJ has many quick moves to throw an opponent or dislocate a limb and take out one of the opponents in a hurry. Watch the exam 1:51 to 5:40. Especially see 2:07 to 3:05 (the finger and wrist moves) for some good examples of multiple opponents. He throws a few strikes as well, to set up a move, position an opponent (e.g., raise his hands or bend him over), or finish a downed opponent.
that was a really good vid. im in high school and i wrestle right now, but in practice we always goof off and do jiu jitsu moves i have learned from like my uncle or something(he teaches a class). moves like omaplatas and crucifix and other moves but ive never taken a class from him and i really want to. but just like emulare11 i want to learn different arts like bjj, pankration, muay tai, and maybe some sambo too. wrestling just doesnt have much too it
wow...this kills what Gracie did-all those annoying, unrealistic propaganda videos. Well done. I do have one major problem, though. I WANNA LEARN IT ALL!!!! Good luck choosing an art- there are hundreds. Me, I wanna learn jujitsu, bjj, tkd, judo, hapkido, and maybe sambo- aww...way too many choices, too little time...
oh yea this KILLS what gracie did....actually fighting and PROVING how effective it is in live combat instead of just demos like all the other mcdojos out there.
the gracies actually did many, many fights in live combat. they were famous for winning no rules matches. that's how they got their name in the first place.
Good job man, I really enjoyed that. I like that you went for realism rather than what a lot of other videos do and just show people slamming each other around. Although that's impressive it's not necessarily what you'd do on the street.
Nice. I personally train Ju Jitsu (Polish one, called Guja Jiu Jutsu - more sport competition/fighting gengre instead of self defence one) and I just love it! :D
And the videos showing knockouts at a distance are just embarrassing to the art of jujitsu. I think the practitioners are sincere, but nobody is going to fall over unless you touch them, unless they are your disciple and they believe you can do it to them (self-hypnosis). That's why you don't see it in the ring or on the street.
Pressure points: it obviously hurts a lot more if you get hit just right, in exactly the right place, like where big nerves cross bones, the throat, groin and head. That said, it's very hard to hit those points when your opponent is moving and resisting and when they're amped up, the often ignore the pain. I don't think it's worth trying for them, except to strike the face and groin, and to choke the side of the neck (vs. the front).
The rules depend on the tournament. When I did it, they were allowed, but only with good control (i.e., light contact, don't move the head when you hit). Some tournaments don't allow any strikes once you've started grappling (a stupid rule). There are also full contact tournaments, with and without gloves, headgear, etc. These are often just called MMA, not sport jujitsu.
Hi. Just wanted to say great intro vid. I've been doing Aikido for about 3 years. I am considering giving Ju jitsu a go. Thanks and greetings from the U.K.
no, i couldnt find another video that could explain it better. thanks for your efforts. im a really newbie . in two weeks im gonna obtain the 5. kyu, but ih the short time i do this sport I learned very much and I had very much fun.
I am trying to figure out if Small Circle Jujitsu incorporates some ground techniques as well or was this video mixed with Brazilian Jujitsu? I dig the lockflow techniques in SCJ.
Everything in the video was from Small Circle. Brazilian (competition) JJ emphasizes immediately going to the ground with your opponent. Japanese (self defense) JJ emphasizes trying to stay up (safer if he has friends) but knowing enough to win on the ground if necessary. Of course JJJ loses to BJJ on the ground. Since that's all they do, BJJ guys are basically unbeatable on the ground. JJJ tries to cover more areas than BJJ, like weapons, multiple opponents, semi-fights, etc.
Thanks, yeah I am familiar with BJJ and it being strictly on the ground but I just wasn't sure about SCJ and if it had ground stuff as well and it looks like it does. I wanna learn SCJ but there doesn't seem to be one near where I live in Southern California. I take Aikido and I want to learn some BJJ also to learn about the take downs and how to counter them cuz I understand that you can with Aikido.
I admit some ignorance about BJJ. I was trying to generalize for a lay reader (in 500 characters). I have to say that I've never seen anything called BJJ that was more than take downs and ground work (and maybe ground and pound). Not that there's anything wrong with that. It's a good jujitsu style, just different from JJJ, with different strengths and weaknesses. If you can point out some videos showing BJJ standup work, please direct me. Thanks!
good work dude! thanks for this video. i was not certain what martial art i should start doing, but right now i'm almost convinced that it's gonna be ju jitsu! is it also a good way to get in shape? i mean my main priority is to get in better shape, 2nd is self defense. or would you recommend kickboxing for that?
Jujitsu can be great exercise, depending on the instructor, the style of jujitsu (Brazilian JJ has more mat work), etc. I have never done anything harder than ground work. After a hard match, at the end of the evening, I often couldn't stand up for a full minute because I was so exhausted. I also took jujitsu mostly for exercise. The self defense was just an added bonus for me. I'm sure kickboxing is also great exercise (depending on the instructor, etc.) and is good self defense, too.
Very informative,respectful, and i like the small circle jiujitsu techniques.i don't know much about the japanese martial arts but thanks for the ingo.
Thanks, very nice video and clear explanations. I always say it is best to specialize in one art, (say jujitsu, or aikido), and then enhancing it with boxing, bjj, knife, stick and gun techniques. Of course it is important to be strong by doing some weight lifting and be able to survive long fights through running and rope jumping.
no its better specializing in something like kickboxing or BJJ and then enhancing it with jujitsu and aikido. Aikido does not work I have trained it for 3 years and no don't come at me for saying that. The reason why BJJ or kickboxing is because they are very specific and you become an expert in a particular area giving you advantage in a certain thing and then you take aikido which narrows things even more likeworkingwiththeforceoftheenemy. youmighthavecoveredthatinjujitsubutnot inasmuchdetail.
Hi Fred. Good video. I have been studying traditional Ju Jitsu for 5 years now and i am 34. I started when I took my son to a class and i have never looked back. I am currently reading a book by Wally Jay on small circle ju jistu and noticed a lot of the techniques in the book were demonstrated by your Sensei in the video. As much as i love Jujitsu i did get into a street fight and was unable to put into practice any techniques i had learnt and i am taking my black belt grading in June!
Thanks. Glad to hear you got through the fight without serious injury. That's the primary goal of self-defense. I would imagine that jujitsu helped you in areas like keeping on your feet and preventing injury during the fight, even if you couldn't do any moves on the black belt list. Anything that requires more than about one move isn't very practical in a real fight, anyway. You're too excited to remember them, and the opponent doesn't hold still for it.
Hey, cool video. A friend of mine suggested that I consider Jujitsu (never taken a martial arts class before, interested in doing so) and your video certainly makes it seem practical enough. Gave me some ideas on what I need to watch out for if I take it (such as back problems, I think I need to strengthen my back more before I get into something like this). Thanks for putting it together.
My advice is don't wait. It's too easy to find reasons not to work out and then you get fat. Instead, start your program gently, where you take it easy for the first month. Any school that doesn't allow/encourage this is a bad school. The workout should be intense, but with no/minimal pain the next day. Crunches and pushups will strengthen your core muscles and protect your back. Don't ignore back pain!
Yes. Self defense jujitsu (especially Japanese jujitsu) training covers a lot of areas. These include stand up fights against against one opponent (a street fight) as well as weapons and multiple opponents (self defense), and the gray areas which are not quite fights to the death. For example, a drunk guy grabs you and you just want to make him let go, not fight him.
Great intro video. I've studied BJJ in the past and am currently learning Judo, and what you've said about training for sport is very true. It was neat to see small circle jujitsu in action - I'd read about it, but never seen it. A lot of your moves appear quite similar to Aikdo. Is there a relationship to Daito Ryu Jujutsu in small circle jujitsu?
Probably someone else can answer better. The daito ryu videos I watched seemed to show much bigger moves than most Small Circle typically uses. I think what makes Small Circle distinctive is the use of small motions of the hands to get small joint locks (like at 1:55-4:05 and 7:15), although they uses big moves as well (like at 4:05 onwards).
You're an idiot. Just take a look at your own screen name and that says it all. You didn't even spell it right, its Jiu not jui. And ju-jitsu is very realistic.
Cool. Thanks for the comment. When I see the number of views of this video, I always wonder how people felt about watching it. It's really nice to know I accomplished what I wanted to: to get people to check out jujitsu.
Good video...I do bjj but I wouldn't mind training in this as well.
poolboyinla 1 month ago
have done kickboxing for a good while but not that into it as much these days, there's jujitsu classes very close to my house so going to try get really into it after christmas hopefully get a few belts, thanks for the video.
redzer06 1 month ago
in my style of Ju Jitsu trad/modern we have people who used to train kickboxing taekwondo karate judo you name it, they say they wanted to learn self defense.
mrdubcrazy 2 months ago
@alphamonX I don't give a shit about Eddie Bravo. We all do jiu-jitsu for a reason, I stated part of mine. Are not we all entitled to our own opinions? Just so you know I can kick over heads.
NinjAngel48 2 months ago
@alphamonX True, which is why there is no one school of Jujutsu, but many. Judo founder Jigoro Kano learned from the Tenjin Shin'yo-ryu school of Jujutsu, which used more strikes to put an opponent off-balance and was more flexible(no armor) than the older schools. The Yoshin-ryu school of Jujutsu influenced not only Judo, but also Wado Ryu Karate, which both work without armor. Jujutsu just adapts to different circumstances, just like you don't need a gi to use Judo and BJJ.
44excalibur 2 months ago
I am a skinny guy...working out...lusty-looking girlfriend...will have to kick ass to defend myself and her. About to buy a mercedes...jujitsu is for me. YAY!!!
I'm going to take it as an elective in college.
LilKempy 5 months ago
Nice video, I used to box and I'm looking for a martial art that is practical in an actual situation.
Jujitsu looks to be a the best so far. Thanks
michaelrs83 6 months ago
@djeikop it all depends on who you train with and as a jujitsu student I would say injuries don't really occur as they start out slowly and as the moves get faster later on, your fingers/wrists will get stronger as you go along. So no injuries rarely occur:)
MrPicklebot 6 months ago
I love jiu-jitsu, it's a great passion of mine. I'm striving for my 10th degree black belt, that's my ultimate goal. My sensei always says that once you reach black belt, it's only the beginning. Even though the black belt represents excellence, I like to think of it like personal excellence. You don't need to be able to kick head level to become a black belt, you can kick at knee level with perfect technique. That's the true meaning of jiu-jitsu, for me: personal excellence. Keep training guys!
NinjAngel48 7 months ago
In my dojo, Karate class is full of women, whereas with Jiu-Jitsu it's mostly guys.
RsGhost1 7 months ago
@RsGhost1 capoeira has more women, also beauti and young women... capoeira is the best for flirting. Jiujitsu is the best to defense yourself.
kokyjabn 2 months ago
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu is what I'm talking about
RsGhost1 2 months ago
@RsGhost1 The Japanese call it Jujutsu, not Jiu Jitsu. Jitsu means "full" in Japanese Shiatsu therapy.
44excalibur 2 months ago
@kokyjabn I disagree. I have taken capoeira classes for a long time and I am going to switch to JiuJitsu now. Capoeira is good if you like to become flexible and increase endurance and stamina. It's a real workout and you also learn to do air tricks which I personally loved. However capoeira is not a combat art IMO. JiuJitsu is something you can use in real life. It also has a nice history background(just as capoeira).
pithikoulis 1 month ago
@pithikoulis I don't remember what did i say and can't find my comment lol. Capoeira is cool, and it makes you strong and flexible as you are saying. And is perfect to find girls :D the best martial art to find girls I think.
kokyjabn 1 month ago
Aren't you supposed to try and pin the opponent's hips at 7.11 with your free arm, so he doesn't do ukemi and escape the omoplata?
malaspuzvicalnakrpa 7 months ago
I think you explained jujitsu well but you mis-characterized all the striking arts, wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
SuperSneakySteve 7 months ago
i would just like to say that ju-jitsu is a great self defence style one of my fav's but would also like to state that when using this art form in real defence u can get hurt if it goes wrong but on the other hand u can hurt ur attacker very badly i have a few time but only in defence but dnt care as it WAS defence but always feel bad for hurting people even in my own defence remember fightin hurt people so be carefull
pud22dup 9 months ago
Nice Video. I AGREE regarding the BRAZILLIAN Jiu Jitsu. It is NOT realistic in a real fight scenario going to the floor. It is better to stay on your feet as to deal with buddies if he has them around. I DISAGREE regarding the spinning kicks he mentioneD. Spinning kicks does not have to be high. There are low spinning kicks. they do not work if you do not know how to use them as would anything. Spinning kicks high or low does work. Great Video all the same.
slouttop 10 months ago
I started Ju Jitsu last year. Got my Yellow belt grading soon. This video helped get me interested. Thank you.
evster320 10 months ago
nice vid man very very good ju jitsu expl.
aloupas123 10 months ago
Principle of Ju Jitsu, opponent is only as strong as their weakest point!
properjujitsu 1 year ago
I see this as being completely useless,the majority of techniques in traditional ju jitsu can't be used against a fully resisting opponent,its just pointless! Stick to judo or bjj or cross train both but stay away from this it's just pointless and a waste of money
matperry65 1 year ago
@matperry65 I believe the Samurai often faught agianst fully resisting opponents in full body armor. I do love Judo, though.
44excalibur 8 months ago
i used to train in the kids class a few years ago. now i want to come back and get a little sparring going. seems like it would be fun. i have been training mixed martial arts for almost three years now.
cbmizzlex123 1 year ago
Had enough of Ju Ji Gatame for every technique i see on Youtube! You don't ewant to end up on the ground unless u can help it! Sport Ju Jitsu is wack!
mrdubcrazy 1 year ago
hmm.. exactly.. self defense is different from competition.. very nice video Pat.. good explanation for the art too.. very nice..
HeavayMetal 1 year ago
very good-thanks oldsgtmajusmc - i teach a self defense calss and the basics are the way to teach students-keeping it simple and going over and over makes good muscle memory
oldsgtmajusmc 1 year ago
nice video
TheCyoruk 1 year ago
thank u for the time to put this togehter
MrYonomequejo 1 year ago
brazillian jujitsu are better ithink :P
cantwait4mw2 1 year ago
i'm in the same boat as you.. mixed martial arts for years.. nothing for ages and this seems like a very practical style. Looking to get back into something.. thanks for the vid.. nice.
andrewdabbo 1 year ago
great video...you did a nice job presenting the system....bravo!
Likes2FightGuy 1 year ago
Excellent film. You did a very good job representing Jiu Jitsu. I am a student of the art, and also teach teens and preteens. The best thing to do is not to charge the kids and the parents any money, and just do it for the love of the art and out of charity for these families.
FishEaster 1 year ago
its good when you tell your friend where and how to attack you, and that they dont resist. the best fighters in the ring use BRAZILIAN jiu-jitsu, that should be stated
eternalnameless 1 year ago
where'd this guy get his black belt.
ph33ric 1 year ago
SO im 12 years old right now hehe i know u made this video for grown ups but imma go to a class in one of my neighbor hood and i been watching videos of what i'm going to learn! This looks like fun. even tough im barely a white belt . i hope im as good as you !! well mostly cause im tired of my bro and sis bothering me . so imma show them whos boss LOL. anyways thanks for the video . wish me luck! i hope im not the only girlin the class! THANKS TOUGH
cutiepie44507 1 year ago
well done, you explain it well, and you have a great, inviting attitude towards the martial arts.
yumsme 1 year ago
thanks this helped
Denness88 1 year ago
hey again fred,
im going to start on a "beginners adult team" - i was at a tryout to see how it was, its awesome. xD
hbolle00 1 year ago
jujitsu is not as handy as tkd (itf style) on the street tkd was made to fight off more than one person but that is just me i'm not much for grappuling techniques
disturbedman360 1 year ago
@disturbedman360
C'mon - Tae-Kwon Do is not that effective as self defense at all - as soon as your opponent has closed his distance, what good is a roundhouse kick gonna do you? Besides - if you are lucky enough to land a kick, your opponent might end up in a hospital or worse, the morgue. Then your next fight will be against a court and a prosecutor.
marathi22 5 months ago
@marathi22 you wont get arrested if they are trying to kill you u have the right to use the the same force as they use on you as long as its self defence and its not a round house kick its a cresent kick
disturbedman360 5 months ago
nice video,
im from Denmark, and im thinking about taking Ju-Jitsu classes..
but like you, im kinda fat.. so i'd like to ask you, does it matter if you are fat or ...
Thanks,
hbolle00 1 year ago 6
@hbolle00 No it doesn't matter. Start slow and soon you'll be shedding kilos. Good luck!
fredpatterson00 1 year ago 4
@fredpatterson00
im going to start at a starting adult team, its Ki Jujitsu.
i dont know if its special, but i liked the tryout.
you vid. really helps :)
hbolle00 1 year ago
@fredpatterson00 Hey! I´m wondering, is injuries common in jujitsu? Because with all those wrist and joint locks and such, one may think that the risk of hurting your joints is pretty big...?
And also, does jujitsu incorporate any striking at all? I thought so, but here I can barely see any striking....
GREAT video btw, this is what most of us beginners are looking for!!
djeikop 1 year ago
@hbolle00 Hey you are not the only fat guy who practice jujitsu!
cementium 7 months ago
fight with a stationary target is very easy ... I fight jiu-jitsu .. And you could not do this to me .. blows of jiu-jitsu is more advanced than these .. Who you think jiu-jitsu is for amateurs .. is simply because they already tried to fight but not succeed .. because it is weak .. Who does jiu-jitsu hold on gotta callus .. on the contrary of this martial art .. This is for "English to see" (I'm Brazilian)
SuperMateus23 1 year ago
lutar com um alvo parado é muito fácio...
SuperMateus23 1 year ago
EXACLY thats why traditional rules but gracie and brazillian are less effective on street becaue you dont wanto be rolling in the ground
dorigzz 1 year ago
Love jiu-jitsu, done it for 3 years now and im never going to stop!!
very good video!!
odanne29 1 year ago
Thank you for this video i have been practicing in japanese ju jitsu for 5 years and have got a purple belt and im training for my brown belt but all the video's that are about are black betl's showing how good they are im not saying they not good but they dont show anyone what ju jitsu is all about but your video show how the moves work not just how to do the move.
Tattolew 1 year ago
7:30 makes it hurt not to move?
TENNSUMITSUMA 1 year ago
imagine sticking your hand out with your palm up and someone is bending your middle vinger down towards the ground without moving the rest of the arm, it would hurt, possibly break your vinger if he doesnt stop and the pain would be relieved by standing on your toes ( you flex the vinger by moving your body) thus forcing you to move. all those joint bending locks work something like that
superdruid999 1 year ago
Thank you I've never seen such a good video with so much examples, I have been practicing ju jitsu for like 5 years I'm a green belt I'm 17 but I dont have a great condition but my teacher learned me to use improve my what i can because I am over weighted and I am really flexible and strong.
cementium 1 year ago
you sound so young??
Bzdi138 1 year ago
Nice video for beginners. However, your bias toward your school is very apparent. You don't know BJJ and describe it as only good for sport. There is very little of what is in your video that is not in BJJ. That includes wrist locks, throws and practicing "self defense" moves for things like punches and bear hugs. Otherwise, nice vid. 4/5
sgtjonesiniraq 2 years ago
what? your istructor has a white belt?
PivotWithCake 2 years ago
in my opinion any 'master' or person with a belt that is 'higher' than the white belt should all be willing to wear a white belt! It is a way of showing respect to the art, and admitting you can't be a real master of the art, since you can always make improvements! If you'd refuse to do it, in my opinion you're not worthy of wearing any kind of belt. You earn the belts!
JumperFrank 1 year ago 8
good point jumperfrank, although i think people shouldnt really care about the colour of the belt in the first place. its about what you learn and about how well you can implement it
superdruid999 1 year ago
pretty sure theres no such thing as a red belt in jujitsu
Hellaface 2 years ago
traditionally there isn`t.Originally you`d start with a white belt and dye it each you graded so it was white to yellow then orange ,green,blue,purple,brown,black that way the next was dark enough to cover this one prior to it. when i say originally i mean once the formalisation of the belt system.
mdtyci 2 years ago 2
So then we agree... there is no red belt in jujitsu
Hellaface 2 years ago
no we don`t agree ! traditionally there`s no red but what does it matter if the teacher decides to introduce one to his system! like many have
mdtyci 2 years ago 2
sorry there is a Rad Belt in ju jitsu but you will not see many of them becouse to get a Red Belt you will need to go thoure all the graded and past the black becouse a red blet shows that you are a 10th Dan
Tattolew 2 years ago
There is.
cementium 1 year ago
@Hellaface
The Gracies have a red belt level.
168bthp 1 year ago
I practised judo a couple of years ago. i did it for 4 years. What is the biggest difference about it? I was always interested in martial arts, but like you said, it takes speed which I don't have. Are these trainings good for getting into shape, because actually I'm losing weight at the moment. So could this support in losing weight? thanks in advance and great video, helped a lot.
Nelsa123 2 years ago
Judo comes from jujitsu... so if you can do judo you will most likely be able to do jujitsu. The main difference is that modern judo doesnt include striking, or small joint locks ie wrist, ankle etc. whereas jujitsu does. Id suggest learning it.
BrentShiver 2 years ago 3
good explanation about judo and jujitsu.
Moelicious780 2 years ago
Actually I should emphasize, Judo comes from jujitsu (japanese). BJJ comes from Judo/ Japanese Jujitsu. both came before Brazillian Jujitsu.
BrentShiver 2 years ago
Ju Jitsus ground fighting is also more advanced than Judo.
physicalgrafiti12345 2 years ago 4
That is true to an extent, however they also do not teach small joint locks ie wrist/ finger etc. like they do in japanese jujitsu. So each have their benefits. All in all for street defense Nihon jujitsu is probably best.
BrentShiver 2 years ago
great video!
k0ekjebakker 2 years ago
Wow you really know your stuff. Some excellent commentary and good footage.
Thanks a bunch!
Obsidian1392 2 years ago
what is jujutsu? it is the science of yeilding to an opponents force in order to overcome it. it's really that simple. (ju) means to yield. that is the basis for most grappling systems, sambo, jujutsu, judo, bjj.
kempobrad 2 years ago
I watched this movie few months ago. Today I'm pratcising this art and it's great fun. Thanks for the movie. If you will not do this I will not even now there is something like Ju-Jitsu. Thank you.
AtlenPL 2 years ago 5
Thank you for letting me know. I made this video for you, and people like you. It's very satisfying to know I've actually reached some people and affected their lives. Good luck in jujitsu!
fredpatterson00 2 years ago 4
Great video Fred! Im a judoka and want to learn jujitsu myself. Thanks for the video big man.
Moelicious780 2 years ago
Where is this school located? i see a Canadian flag.
Moelicious780 2 years ago
@fredpatterson00 i tried karate and i found it was in a way to violent as far as all the spin kicks and punching. if i take Jujitsu is it more pinning a pearson to the ground and not always haveing to brake the face open. i hop that made sense to you please reply
jalen77232 1 year ago
@jalen77232 I agree. Self-defense jujitsu gives you a variety of options, including some that don't LOOK violent (e.g., wrist twists, finger holds) but are very painful. That is important in the real world when you you can get in trouble if you look like the aggressor or use violence that looks excessive.
fredpatterson00 1 year ago
@jalen77232 In reality it's really hard to land a punch or kick that will disable an opponent or knock them out. Ju Jitsu is the best art for self defense.
properjujitsu 1 year ago
@fredpatterson00 nice video mate, i was just wondering i this was japanese jujitsu or brazilian jujitsu? thanks mate.
SuperHefner 7 months ago
Interesting that in this video there is no fight back...very interesting!
gralhasam 2 years ago
I tried to show what our classes are like, showing the training as opposed to sparring. Look for "sport jujitsu" or "Jujitsu competition" videos if you want to see people fighting back.
fredpatterson00 2 years ago
Nice video, good explenation, tnx! 5/5
straiker 2 years ago
Your story could be my story. I did martial arts on and off since
my teens. I turned 40 in January and started Niseido Jujitsu
then. I was scared I was too old to start again but I have been
doing O.K. I was also getting fat and now have a reason to get
back in shape. Thank you so much for the video!
kingjutsu1 2 years ago
Good video. Five stars.
WinOi 2 years ago
Fredpatterson00 is completely correct you do not want to go down to the ground if thye person has buddies around. In that case i would personally employ kickboxing. But really guys what kind of things are you guys training for? wouldn't it be easier to just buy a can of pepper spray if your reason for learning is purely self defense from a mugger. Slouttop you are uneducated on the realities of what you are commenting on.. What makes BJJ so effective is fighting against resisting opponents.
codykeone 2 years ago
The narrator is completely wrong "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu" also has alot of more realistic wrestling style takedowns and is not all "ground" grappling. It is best for one on one challenge fight type situations but is also very lethal for self defense . I have had a few "japanese Jiu Jitsu" black belts come into my my bjj school and get taken down and submiteed pretty easily from BJJ white belts. no exagerration.
codykeone 2 years ago
Brazillian Jiu jitsu is strickly ground fighting. This idea of taking opponents to the floor beccause they beleive that all fights go to the ground is totally unrealistic. In BJJ ALL FIGHTS ARE TAKEN TO THE GROUND. It is a very impractical and unrealistic place to be against multiple oppents. RICKSON GRACIE mentioned this. Japanese Jiu jitsu is the best and has had centuries of development. I do not beleive your white belts summited out black belts from Japa. did the Japanese have NO ARMS?
slouttop 2 years ago
Both codykeone and slouttop are partially right. Both BJJ and JJJ have their strengths and weaknesses. I've been been beaten in the ring by lower-ranking BJJ guys. BJJ is a great art if you are 100% sure your opponent is alone. But if you go down on the street and the opponent has a buddy, you'll get your head stomped on. Unfortunately, gang members, muggers, etc. are usually too scared to take you on alone. Sometimes drunken bystanders join in if you are lying at their feet.
fredpatterson00 2 years ago
thx for this great video ,was very useful info for beginner like me thx alot
payman210 2 years ago
I am a novice in JJJ and I submitted a BJJ blackbelt because he lived in BJJ land and did not realize I could submit him with a quick wrist technique for simply grabbing my lapel. The door swings both ways.
rhshoss07 2 years ago 3
Very tight.
Sicpebrate 2 years ago
Good video, realy informative. Your a good narrator.
RoberttheWise 2 years ago
Thanks very much fredpatterson00 for this excellent informative video, your the only person who actually explains about the art. I wan't to learn self defence, but I'm informed to learn krav maga as it's purely aimed at that, where as ju jitsu is a sport/art not really a pure self defence system, what shall I do? :) thanks
amarsbarr 3 years ago
Amarsbarr, if you want pure self defense, Krav Maga is a good choice. Jujitsu has many subdivisions: Brazilian (which usually emphasizes sport, but can be good for self defense) and Japanese/traditional (which emphasizes self defense, but can be used for sport). I suggest choosing the self-defense instructor and school whose personality you like, regardless of style. Later, when you know more, you may want to combine styles, like JJ for grappling and Krav Maga for strikes.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Sweet man thanks :D I'm already learning Jujitsu at the moment! I'm at red belt status, I've learnt my 10 escapes for single hand wrist lock, and throws but noticed five techniques appeared unrealistic for real life however having said that the movements were very smooth, and about good joint locks! I love performing O goshi on my friends hehe.
amarsbarr 3 years ago
I want to learn JJJ after getting a blue belt from BJJ. But seems no schools around mountain view, ca.
YiuYeung 3 years ago
Its hard to find quality schools especially in the States because of all the fast food martial arts crap schools around.
rhshoss07 2 years ago
does jujitsu has anything to do with akido? i notice it use a lot tenique to dislocate arm and wrist.
loveryoda 3 years ago
I haven't done Aikido, so I'm not the best person to ask. I know Japanese JJ uses many similar techniques, but training is very different. JJJ emphasizes practical street defense, with a lot of practice against an opponent who resists. My impression is that Aikido is directed more towards the internal development of the practitioner (-do not -jutsu) with little or no practical training. I also have never seen any Aikido mat work, which JJJ (and especially Brazilian JJ) uses a lot.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
ya aikido came from JJ.
XxUnknownxX8 3 years ago
Aikido was developed from jujitsu..and so was judo
jujutsufan 3 years ago
i am so much more impressed with the evolution of jujutsu (jui-jitsu) than aikido.
2FISTS4YERFACE 3 years ago
good vid..... i agree going to the ground in a streetfight/self-defense situation is probably not the best idea, BUT BJJ is a great art to learn body manipulation and nothing is better to know IF you find yourself on the ground. I study teach KRAV MAGA and also study boxing and muay thai. I believe those components trained togather make for a good combination of survival skills.
2FISTS4YERFACE 3 years ago
JuJitsu is a real Do ( way of Life ): thanks for sharing, very instructive!
68LVC 3 years ago
I am a submission grappler with a Purple belt in BJJ/Jiu-Jitsu. The biggest problem with any form of TRADITIONAL Jiu-Jitsu is the GI. I have competed in GI and NO-GI. The simple fact is that a GI is not realistic. No one person on the street wears a GI. Therefor NO-GI is the best form to learn. Weather you compete in MMA matches or want to know self defense NO-GI is the way to go. However, this is just my opinion.
ihavenoname1980 3 years ago 2
You are absolutely right. The only thing I can say is that few of the JJJ self-defense moves rely on the gi (a few chokes and some throws), most work fine no-gi. Unfortunately, it IS very tempting to use the opponent's gi during sparring, especially take downs. As you point out, this is a bad habit and serious self-defense practitioners should go no-gi. Realistically, you may not have a choice at your school, but at least you can ask for some no-gi work.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
i would say the gi is better as people wear clothes and all the chokes and gripw work with a t shirt.
bellys 3 years ago
Theoretically it would work. However I can tell you that a T-shirt will rip. Also, if that is the case then N-OGI would still be superior.
ihavenoname1980 3 years ago
t shirts can rip but i was using it as a minimum requirement as most upperbody clothing can be used to choke.
you can choke someone out with a t shirt and not having gi techniques in your arsnal could be very bad for your health.
bellys 3 years ago
I live in winnipeg where you pritty much have to wear a sweater or a coat outside so i suppose gi would be good for that still a coat isnt the same as a git
yellowmon123 3 years ago
A T-shirt or sweater is really pretty different from a gi. They stretch or rip. Try it: have a training buddy wear an old shirt. It won't last long. I would never count on it or train with it. You could maybe use a coat to move/unbalance their body (like a lapel hold) but again, I wouldn't count on it, it's so unpredictable. Anyway, some attackers are shirtless, so you can't get too used to using gi holds.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Yeah i know i train gi and nogi but still were i live its around -20 for a large portion of the year and we usually wear heavy coats. i usually dont even use gi holds but with the gi things get less slippery you wont get slippery with a sweater also proper posture in guard works with a sweater most jiujitsu guys dont learn how to use the gi to its true effectivness like judo players do so dont expect a jiujitsu gi guy to be completly lost without the handles.
yellowmon123 3 years ago
Great video man thanks, i was abit confused with JJ but you made it clear. But i think its not right that you just say BJJ is only used for the Ring fights not real life. As there are videos here on youtube from the Gracie school who are showing real fighters coming into their school to challenge them. where on this video you just have soft smiley demonstrations.
jangear 3 years ago
Thanks. I don't mean to say BJJ isn't good in real life, and in the ring, it's probably the best traditional style. However, BJJ emphasizes going to the ground. That may not be best unless you 100% KNOW your opponent has no friends who might stomp on your head. Muggers sometimes approach the victim separately. A "spectator" may get brave and join in. JJJ/self defense is about minimizing risk and maximizing your chance to fight again another day, so you stay on your feet if you can.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Well really from what i seen on JJ on its own a JJ representative can not fight more then 1 person at a time. Do to the fact it is a grappling art and JJ requires you to use both hand to take down an opponent, chock and submission not 1 blow KO, stun or crack.
For a person to defend against more then 1 aggressor you need a striking art.
With grappling style of fighting your always goanna end up wrestling on the floor for that reason BJJ has a edge over other grappling arts. Would you agree?
jangear 3 years ago
You're partly right. Nobody has time to choke or "submit" multiple opponents and striking helps. However, JJ has many quick moves to throw an opponent or dislocate a limb and take out one of the opponents in a hurry. Watch the exam 1:51 to 5:40. Especially see 2:07 to 3:05 (the finger and wrist moves) for some good examples of multiple opponents. He throws a few strikes as well, to set up a move, position an opponent (e.g., raise his hands or bend him over), or finish a downed opponent.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Great video man!
garigamo 3 years ago
This is a great video. You've done Jujitsu and martial arts generally a great service.
You told the story from the perspective of an everyday guy.
Bravo.
Divine1906 3 years ago
that was a really good vid. im in high school and i wrestle right now, but in practice we always goof off and do jiu jitsu moves i have learned from like my uncle or something(he teaches a class). moves like omaplatas and crucifix and other moves but ive never taken a class from him and i really want to. but just like emulare11 i want to learn different arts like bjj, pankration, muay tai, and maybe some sambo too. wrestling just doesnt have much too it
ucanfrenchmyfry 3 years ago
Good video, there should be more martial arts videos where people talk about their expierence and opinions aposed to just fighting.
123JoeD456 3 years ago
wow...this kills what Gracie did-all those annoying, unrealistic propaganda videos. Well done. I do have one major problem, though. I WANNA LEARN IT ALL!!!! Good luck choosing an art- there are hundreds. Me, I wanna learn jujitsu, bjj, tkd, judo, hapkido, and maybe sambo- aww...way too many choices, too little time...
emulare11 3 years ago
too little time? uve got ur whole life to learn em, and u can do it,
because they share many common roots, i reccommend u to start with traditional jiu jitsu, and then bjj or judo,
~u ll learn many tkd moves and hapkido in the process, trust me,
gl, and remember, uve got like 50 years to learn and keep learning
LambdaDrS 3 years ago
oh yea this KILLS what gracie did....actually fighting and PROVING how effective it is in live combat instead of just demos like all the other mcdojos out there.
loogy123 3 years ago
the gracies actually did many, many fights in live combat. they were famous for winning no rules matches. that's how they got their name in the first place.
dannykeat 3 years ago
i'd recommend leaving out the TKD and hapkido. replace it with kyokushin karate, muay thai or boxing.
you can get set of skills by choosing 1 striking and 1 grappling style. for example, do boxing and judo, or muay thai and bjj, and so on.
or just train at a reputable MMA gym, you'll learn a really good mix of skills.
dannykeat 3 years ago
great video very impressed ive attended a few classes and really enjoy it.
keep it up, also if anybody knows good instructors in the uk. near liverpool please get in touch!. thanks again
vanders1200 3 years ago
Good job man, I really enjoyed that. I like that you went for realism rather than what a lot of other videos do and just show people slamming each other around. Although that's impressive it's not necessarily what you'd do on the street.
NathBlankMind 3 years ago
Nice. I personally train Ju Jitsu (Polish one, called Guja Jiu Jutsu - more sport competition/fighting gengre instead of self defence one) and I just love it! :D
curtulmac 3 years ago
And the videos showing knockouts at a distance are just embarrassing to the art of jujitsu. I think the practitioners are sincere, but nobody is going to fall over unless you touch them, unless they are your disciple and they believe you can do it to them (self-hypnosis). That's why you don't see it in the ring or on the street.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
how bout kyusho jitsu >:D
ToastyUploads 3 years ago
Pressure points: it obviously hurts a lot more if you get hit just right, in exactly the right place, like where big nerves cross bones, the throat, groin and head. That said, it's very hard to hit those points when your opponent is moving and resisting and when they're amped up, the often ignore the pain. I don't think it's worth trying for them, except to strike the face and groin, and to choke the side of the neck (vs. the front).
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
great video
Kinghercules 3 years ago
this one was good Thanks
Bjorta25 3 years ago
Very nice video. Thanks!
JSAJunkie 3 years ago
one of the best explanations ever.
patriotawake 3 years ago
Great video. I do Karate-do and Ju-jitsu.
Jaimru 3 years ago
Are punches to the head allowed in sport jiujitsu? I watched a few videos and could not tell.
Greatsocratesghost 3 years ago
The rules depend on the tournament. When I did it, they were allowed, but only with good control (i.e., light contact, don't move the head when you hit). Some tournaments don't allow any strikes once you've started grappling (a stupid rule). There are also full contact tournaments, with and without gloves, headgear, etc. These are often just called MMA, not sport jujitsu.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Hi. Just wanted to say great intro vid. I've been doing Aikido for about 3 years. I am considering giving Ju jitsu a go. Thanks and greetings from the U.K.
evster320 3 years ago
sweet and God bless
christwarrior56 3 years ago
no, i couldnt find another video that could explain it better. thanks for your efforts. im a really newbie . in two weeks im gonna obtain the 5. kyu, but ih the short time i do this sport I learned very much and I had very much fun.
Lokisan01 3 years ago
I am trying to figure out if Small Circle Jujitsu incorporates some ground techniques as well or was this video mixed with Brazilian Jujitsu? I dig the lockflow techniques in SCJ.
H4I2I2EE 3 years ago
Everything in the video was from Small Circle. Brazilian (competition) JJ emphasizes immediately going to the ground with your opponent. Japanese (self defense) JJ emphasizes trying to stay up (safer if he has friends) but knowing enough to win on the ground if necessary. Of course JJJ loses to BJJ on the ground. Since that's all they do, BJJ guys are basically unbeatable on the ground. JJJ tries to cover more areas than BJJ, like weapons, multiple opponents, semi-fights, etc.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Thanks, yeah I am familiar with BJJ and it being strictly on the ground but I just wasn't sure about SCJ and if it had ground stuff as well and it looks like it does. I wanna learn SCJ but there doesn't seem to be one near where I live in Southern California. I take Aikido and I want to learn some BJJ also to learn about the take downs and how to counter them cuz I understand that you can with Aikido.
H4I2I2EE 3 years ago
I don't think it's totally accurate to stake that ground-fighting is all that is offered in BJJ. It is simply what it is known for.
Greatsocratesghost 3 years ago
I admit some ignorance about BJJ. I was trying to generalize for a lay reader (in 500 characters). I have to say that I've never seen anything called BJJ that was more than take downs and ground work (and maybe ground and pound). Not that there's anything wrong with that. It's a good jujitsu style, just different from JJJ, with different strengths and weaknesses. If you can point out some videos showing BJJ standup work, please direct me. Thanks!
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Nice video Fred.
BeachRooster 3 years ago
good work dude! thanks for this video. i was not certain what martial art i should start doing, but right now i'm almost convinced that it's gonna be ju jitsu! is it also a good way to get in shape? i mean my main priority is to get in better shape, 2nd is self defense. or would you recommend kickboxing for that?
nebukadnezar3074 3 years ago
Jujitsu can be great exercise, depending on the instructor, the style of jujitsu (Brazilian JJ has more mat work), etc. I have never done anything harder than ground work. After a hard match, at the end of the evening, I often couldn't stand up for a full minute because I was so exhausted. I also took jujitsu mostly for exercise. The self defense was just an added bonus for me. I'm sure kickboxing is also great exercise (depending on the instructor, etc.) and is good self defense, too.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Very informative,respectful, and i like the small circle jiujitsu techniques.i don't know much about the japanese martial arts but thanks for the ingo.
cfG21 3 years ago
Thanks, very nice video and clear explanations. I always say it is best to specialize in one art, (say jujitsu, or aikido), and then enhancing it with boxing, bjj, knife, stick and gun techniques. Of course it is important to be strong by doing some weight lifting and be able to survive long fights through running and rope jumping.
physics19 3 years ago
no its better specializing in something like kickboxing or BJJ and then enhancing it with jujitsu and aikido. Aikido does not work I have trained it for 3 years and no don't come at me for saying that. The reason why BJJ or kickboxing is because they are very specific and you become an expert in a particular area giving you advantage in a certain thing and then you take aikido which narrows things even more likeworkingwiththeforceoftheenemy. youmighthavecoveredthatinjujitsubutnot inasmuchdetail.
watcinmetodi 3 years ago
Nice job on the video and narration.
JuJitsu66 3 years ago
Hi Fred. Good video. I have been studying traditional Ju Jitsu for 5 years now and i am 34. I started when I took my son to a class and i have never looked back. I am currently reading a book by Wally Jay on small circle ju jistu and noticed a lot of the techniques in the book were demonstrated by your Sensei in the video. As much as i love Jujitsu i did get into a street fight and was unable to put into practice any techniques i had learnt and i am taking my black belt grading in June!
markygEFC 3 years ago
Thanks. Glad to hear you got through the fight without serious injury. That's the primary goal of self-defense. I would imagine that jujitsu helped you in areas like keeping on your feet and preventing injury during the fight, even if you couldn't do any moves on the black belt list. Anything that requires more than about one move isn't very practical in a real fight, anyway. You're too excited to remember them, and the opponent doesn't hold still for it.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Hey, cool video. A friend of mine suggested that I consider Jujitsu (never taken a martial arts class before, interested in doing so) and your video certainly makes it seem practical enough. Gave me some ideas on what I need to watch out for if I take it (such as back problems, I think I need to strengthen my back more before I get into something like this). Thanks for putting it together.
ablongshape 3 years ago
My advice is don't wait. It's too easy to find reasons not to work out and then you get fat. Instead, start your program gently, where you take it easy for the first month. Any school that doesn't allow/encourage this is a bad school. The workout should be intense, but with no/minimal pain the next day. Crunches and pushups will strengthen your core muscles and protect your back. Don't ignore back pain!
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
hey uh can jujitsu also be used well in street fights? other than self defence?
Jokings7 3 years ago
Yes. Self defense jujitsu (especially Japanese jujitsu) training covers a lot of areas. These include stand up fights against against one opponent (a street fight) as well as weapons and multiple opponents (self defense), and the gray areas which are not quite fights to the death. For example, a drunk guy grabs you and you just want to make him let go, not fight him.
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
Self defense is a street fight.
If one trains hard,gets good instruction and has strong determination and will,yes it does work on the street quite well.
JuJitsu66 3 years ago
Great intro video. I've studied BJJ in the past and am currently learning Judo, and what you've said about training for sport is very true. It was neat to see small circle jujitsu in action - I'd read about it, but never seen it. A lot of your moves appear quite similar to Aikdo. Is there a relationship to Daito Ryu Jujutsu in small circle jujitsu?
opivy22 3 years ago
Probably someone else can answer better. The daito ryu videos I watched seemed to show much bigger moves than most Small Circle typically uses. I think what makes Small Circle distinctive is the use of small motions of the hands to get small joint locks (like at 1:55-4:05 and 7:15), although they uses big moves as well (like at 4:05 onwards).
fredpatterson00 3 years ago
brazilian jiu jitsu is more effective. what u guys do isn't that realistic.
JuiJitsuWhiteblt 3 years ago
You're an idiot. Just take a look at your own screen name and that says it all. You didn't even spell it right, its Jiu not jui. And ju-jitsu is very realistic.
jeremymustard 3 years ago
thanks for the video
calilion 3 years ago
more info on alljujitsu . com
vitaminabcabc 4 years ago
I checked out this guy's site. It seems pretty good on japanese jujitsu vs brazilian jujitsu, might be worth a click.
fredpatterson00 4 years ago
Good work! You really persuaded me to try it out. It is in a school of MMA where they teach Muay Thai (striking) JuJitsu for grappling etc.
gb2284 4 years ago
Cool. Thanks for the comment. When I see the number of views of this video, I always wonder how people felt about watching it. It's really nice to know I accomplished what I wanted to: to get people to check out jujitsu.
fredpatterson00 4 years ago
No problem.
By the way are you a black-belt in jujitsu?
How long does it normally take to achieve black-belt level in jujitsu?
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