Jiu-Jitsu, also spelled as Jujutsu or Ju Jutsu, originated in Japan centuries ago. Its name translates to “gentle art,” and its techniques were developed for samurai warriors who needed a ...

It first began as armored wrestling, which then sportified into Judo, and later derived as Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. This program will unravel the techniques that have been passed down to this day.

For non-Samurai, swords and weapons were banned so unarmed combat techniques such as ju-jitsu grew in popularity. More than 2,000 schools were up and running in Japan in the 17th century.