The Jiu-Jitsu technique is different from its other counterpart sports such as Judo and Taekwondo in that most of the art is done on the ground. The technique involves fighting and pinning your opponent on the ground irrespective of their size. You can counter opponents twice your size.
The concept was invented in Brazil by Gracie in the early 20th century. This was after a group of large immigrants from Japan went to Brazil. It was then accepted as a different sport and it later received full approval to the world level. Because most of the art is on the ground, the dressing code is not as loose as those worn in Taekwondo and Judo sport. The loose clothes are impractical when using the ground wrestling technique.
There are different colors that come with Jiu-Jitsu Gi but the recognized colors are blue and white. The Jiu-Jitsu Gi can be available in multiple or single weave. The double weaves are usually stronger and also durable but they inhibit movement of the challenger and are also not ideal in hot weather condition.
The Jiu-Jitsu technique is a sport aimed towards teaching the youths and also adults in self- defense, control and well being. It teaches them on techniques that one can use in defending themselves from opponents that are quite bigger than their size.
The technique usually involves much of its time on the ground. About 90% of art happens on the floor. The techniques involve ground coupling, locks, and chocks. However, the moves can be dangerous especially if you are not experienced. You should therefore not try doing them without an instructor. You should also not try emptying the tutorials that you see on the television or on the internet. If you want to gain experience in martial arts, you should consider enrolling for a club that trains in the sport. You will be equipped with the right techniques if you get qualified instructors who have a lot of experience for many years.
The Ju-Jitsu technique involves some different positions, transitions, escapes, chocks, arm, and leg locks. There are also different positions that are used including mounts and guards, transitional concentration on sweeping your opponent and grappling and techniques that you can use when under such positions as the headlocks.
You can immobilize your opponent through the arm locks, chokes, and headlocks and inhibit any movement to freeing themselves. Timing is very critical in your movement and when precisely done, you can pin someone twice your size to the ground and lock them using your legs and arms. Using the techniques, they cannot be able to escape irrespective their size, strength or weight because when you lock them into position.
You can learn all these techniques from a qualified instructor. You can also try perfecting them at home but you should be careful. When some moves are inappropriately used, they can end up breaking your opponent’s bones. It is a great technique that can be equipped to youths particularly those who lack confidence in themselves.