JAPANESE JIU JITSU
Jiu jitsu (or traditionally, jujutsu) was developed by Japanese samurai in feudal Japan. It was created as a method for defeating armed or armored opponents with either no weapons or only a short weapon. The techniques consist of various joint locks, throws, and pins, and are based off of the principle of using your opponent’s energy against them, rather than directly opposing it.
“Maximum efficiency, minimum effort”
Jiu jitsu has since evolved into a grappling-heavy martial art without the use weapons.
The style of jiu jitsu instruction we provide at KBI is known as Kokushi-ryu jiu jitsu, which was developed by Sensei Higashi Senior. It is a highly practical form of jiu jitsu that can be applied to both sport and self-defense situations.
