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Aikido VS Jiu Jitsu

Well, first off, if someone is seeking out a martial art on the sole purpose of self defense, my first piece of advice would be to make a change in life style. As far as which martial art would be best suited for self defense? It is really hard to say as each of the arts you listed contain their own curriculum of attacks, defenses, throws, pins, joint locks, etc. Usually when…

Girls Martial Arts

Girl, 14, attacked in Tilgate Park, Crawley, Sussex yesterday morning Man, 35, unaware girl has studied self-defence and martial arts Very thin and short man arrested by police and bailed until end of month A would-be attacker was left battered and arrested after being beaten up when he tried to grab a 14-year-old female - who turned out to be a martial arts expert. The 35-year-old…

Jiu Jitsu or Aikido

Jujitsu vs Aikido Two of the most popular martial arts originating in Japan are Aikido and Jujitsu. Both are close combat methods focused on the grappling category. They mainly employ throwing and striking techniques. Aikido and Jujitsu share the same roots in terms of philosophy. In fact, the latter would be an ancestor of the former. Their core essence is the ability to move…

Jiu Jitsu kicks

The grappling kids of today are the world champions of tomorrow. The talent of teenagers (and younger) nowadays is enough to make grown men cry - either out of fear, or frustration in not being able to pass their guards, or getting triangled for the fiftieth time in a row. None of the kids on this list are over 14 years old but they still scare the crap out of us, and you should…

Jiu Jitsu forms

Jiu-Jitsu is a comprehensive self-defense system built on leverage, distance and technique. Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s mission is to share these teachings with our students in Brooklyn, regardless of their age, natural ability or stage of life. Jiu-Jitsu is widely considered the most effective form of self-defense in the world, and has enjoyed an unprecedented popularity…

How to Learn Aikido?

Though I will caveat that with a question: Which Style? This is actually important. There are 16 styles/schools, some more dynamic than others. I have studied Shin Shin Toitsu and Yoshinkan styles. 1. Aikikai The largest aikido organisation, and is led by the family of the founder. Numerous sub-organisations and teachers affiliate themselves with this umbrella organisation…