Ju-Jitsu

Ju-Jitsu as an art, is reputed to be over 2000 years old and is repeatedly mentioned in Japanese folklore and historical records.

The art was developed by the Bushi, later to be known as the Samurai warriors as a means of self defence when they were separated from their weapons. As a result these elite soldiers of feudal Japan, who were best known for their skill with the Katana (sword), became extremely proficient in hand to hand combat.

The hand to hand techniques employed by each clan were continuously refined and eventually the clans began to form schools or Ju-Jitsu Ryu to ensure that their troops were as effective on the battlefield as possible. These schools were the basis of modern
Ju-Jitsu clubs the world over.