HISTORY

Jiu-Jitsu is a combative Martial Art developed by the warrior class known as the Bushido of Japan.  It is a generic term used to describe the numerous systems, when combined together, form Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu is often erroneously described as a weaponless system or empty-handed Martial Art.  While stressing unarmed techniques, the use of small weapons are still a part of Jiu-Jitsu technical structure.

Jiu-Jitsu is a complete fighting art that includes Kicking, Punching, Elbow and Knee strikes, Jointlocks, Throws, Weapons, Ground Grappling, Neck Restraints, and Pressure Point Control. Combined these elements give us the modern day system of Mixed Martial Arts.

Modern day Jiu-Jitsu uses Biomechanics as it's fundamental building block. Biomechanics is the science that allows students to use their bodies with maximum efficiency. All Jiu-Jitsu techniques are skills where the objective is to control the opponent, while adhering to the Principles of Biomechanics. These principles define Jiu-Jitsu techniques and skills in terms of balance, joint forces, sequence, momentum, speed, time and direction. They define what is anatomically and mechanically possible, what is efficient and inefficient.