Introduction to Jiu Jitsu

This is a short introduction video to the martial art "Jiu Jitsu" or, "Jitsu" when practiced as a member of the Jitsu Foundation. The video was created by David Orton and friends of Sheffield University Jitsu Club. Thanks to Fatboy Slim for the accompanying song "Right here, right now".

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• martial art
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[TheBison4]

What is noticable, rather sadly is this jitsu society advertises itself as "....an effective system of self-defence". Its a sad fact that martial art clubs like this persist in maintaining such illusions. From the Jitsu society stuff that ive seen here and witnessed in person, its nothing of the sort.

[jamiegoodwin87]

@TheBison4 Have you ever tried Jiu Jitsu? And do you mean the "Jitsu society" or do you mean "The Jitsu Foundation", which is the foundation that partook in the creation of this video. After 1 week of Jitsu, I felt a little more self-confident and better armed against rogue attackers. Now, after 4 years, I feel far more confident. I believe that Jitsu better equips people to defend themselves. Nonetheless, it is not a miracle martial art, as we are all very aware.

[curtuz15]

what if my attacker know jiu jitsu???

[TheBison4]

@monkeypieism An important component of self defence training is preparation for violent confrontation. Other aspects may involve considering how to avoid potentially violent situations. A fighter may train to fight (perhaps in competition) but desnt have to be violent in nature or everyday activity. As for a marital artist - there are allsorts of vague opinions on that one.

[monkeypieism]

@TheBison4 Your mistake is assuming the first principle of self defence is violence. That's what makes the key difference between a martial artist and a fighter.

[TheBison4]

@monkeypieism Sure, things from a variety of arts may help someones self defence practice. The key is to pressure test them. Ask a confdent opponent or two who arent bound by the ethics of the dojo to attack with frenzied intent, no holds barred. Most people crumple in these situtions regardless of martil art training. Natural born killer types tend to fight their way through bu even they will generally fail aganst multiple determined opponents.

[TheBison4]

@monkeypieism Of course Judoka can compete effectively in MMA (and other sports) provided they train widely between disciplines.That doesnt make Judo (by itself) an ffective system of self defence though, even if some practitioners are able to defend theselves from an attack from time to time. Competitive judo is completey different to what are seeing in TJF classes of course (ive witnessed them several times in person) - and the things on display there are being advertised.

[monkeypieism]

@TheBison4 The same could be said for any form of Aikido, TKD, Kung Fu, Wing Chun... However the South East Asian riot police are trained in a traditional form of martial art to compliment their combat training. You learn principles studying a martial art, it won't instantly make you a fighter able to handle anything... By your reasoning all weapon disciplines would probably be deemed useless as well such as all the traditional sword and staff ones?

[TheBison4]

@monkeypieism In reality thae TJF dont seem to grasp the difference between a martial art and self defence. What we know goes on in TJF classes is a martial art (of sorts) but it is not an effective system of self defence. I agree that this 'Jitsu' can be send to defend ones self in a similar vein to Tai Chi - in a dojo setting with compliant opponents My point is that in relation to their claim that jitsu skilsl can be used to counter armed assault the TJF are verging on false advertising.

[monkeypieism]

@TheBison4 I do agree, but you don't seem to grasp the difference between a "martial art" and a "self defence" one will help the other but they are not on even par. The TJF system can be used effectively the same way Tai Chi can be used effectively to defend oneself. You seem more suited to something like Krav Maga, which is highly effective but highly brutal at the same time. TJF focuses on self defence rather than sport jitsu is what the website ought to say I suppose.

[monkeypieism]

@TheBison4 The youtube stuff is 90% demonstration 10% competition, you'd never have been able to see the higher grade training. As an aside I know of a few Judoka who have defended themselves quite easily from aggressive and armed attackers. Now if you watched a bit of Judo on youtube and sat in on a couple of sessions you would not be aware that high grade black belts train completely differently. A few even get in to the UFC/MMA rings and hold their own. But opinions are what they are.

[TheBison4]

@monkeypieism ..... challenging physical and psychological training regime and should (I assume do) practice a smaller range of effective techniques, including strikes which are enhanced by other aspects of physical and psychological training. This will include the importance of group awareness and the ill effect of having to face multiple opponents at one time. Apologies for going on, my intention isn’t to slag off TJF in particular, this stuff is commonplace in a lot of martial art groups.