What is Jitsu?

Jitsu (jiu jitsu, jujitsu, jiu jujitsu, ju jutsu) is a martial art based on a moving system of striking, locking and throwing techniques. With a strong emphasis on the use of an opponent's body weight and movement, Jujitsu provides effective means of countering physical attacks from both armed and unarmed assailants, irrespective of the defender's own strength, weight or gender.

At a Typical Jitsu class you will be taught defences for real attacks like kicks and punches, and also less harmful -- but equally unjustified -- intrusions like grabs to the wrists and body. Students also begin to learn defences against weapons such as bottles, coshes and knives early on.

Jitsu is an art of degrees. In Jitsu, we learn to tailor our defence to the level appropriate to the attack. There is no justification for hospitalising someone just because they grabbed hold of your wrist.