Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 18... -

While primarily unarmed, many traditional schools also taught the use of small weapons like the tanto (dagger) or yawara (short stick). Legacy and Modern Roots

Jujitsu (also written as or Jiu-Jitsu ) is an ancient Japanese martial art that served as the "ultimate" survival system for samurai on the battlefield before the Meiji Restoration in 1868 . Known as the "gentle art" ( ju meaning yielding or flexible, and jutsu meaning art or technique), it was designed to allow a warrior to defeat an armed and armored opponent even when disarmed. Historical Evolution Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 18...

Techniques focus on attacking vital points ( atemi ), manipulating joints, and using leverage to incapacitate an opponent. While primarily unarmed