Flitwick Ju Jitsu Club
Address
Steppingley Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1TH, United Kingdom
Phone +447507720661
About Us
Jujitsu originated in Japan in the 1500’s though it does not get commonly mentioned as Jujitsu until around the 1600’s. It was a general term to describe a wide variety of hand to hand combat techniques for use on the battlefield. All modern martial arts of Japanese origin (except for Karate) can trace their roots back to these early forms. Jujitsu translates roughly as soft technique or gentle art. Many schools (Ryu) practicing jujutsu developed over time. One of the better-known being Daito-ryu (Great Eastern School) Aiki-jujutsu which claims to have a lineage dating back over hundreds of years. The one thing to emphasise is the use of the kanji, Ju (柔). This means soft or supple and refers to a non-reliance on strength alone. Aiki (合気) translates roughly as harmonious spirit and emphasises the blending and flowing movement used in technique.
