The Truth About Jujitsu’s “Ultimate Origin” People often search for a single birthplace of jujitsu—India, China, or elsewhere. The more realistic view is simpler: fighting systems emerge wherever people face conflict. Because humans share the same basic anatomy and...
Why Japanese History Matters for Understanding Jujitsu Jujitsu didn’t grow in isolation. It evolved alongside Japan’s political changes—especially the country’s long swing between warfare and peace. A helpful way to understand this evolution is to view Japanese...
The 3 Big Questions Any Martial Arts History Must Answer When people try to explain where martial arts come from, they run into three persistent puzzles: Why do fighting styles share so many similar techniques? Why do they still look and feel different across regions?...
Why History Belongs in Your Training Some students treat martial arts history like optional trivia—interesting, but not useful. Traditional schools often disagree. They argue that history helps you understand the art’s “DNA.” Here’s the practical reason: martial arts...
“Gentle Art” vs. Reality: What Jujitsu Really Means At first glance, the word jujitsu can sound misleading. “Ju” is often translated as gentle, soft, or flexible, and “jitsu” as technique or art. Put together, people sometimes call it the “gentle art.” But here’s the...
Why “Understanding Jujitsu” Is More Than Learning Moves Most people begin jujitsu with a simple goal: learn techniques that work. But classical jujitsu isn’t just a collection of throws, locks, and chokes. It’s a complete martial system shaped by two powerful forces:...
