The Difference Between Ju-Jitsu, Judo, and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu
It’s common to get confused between these arts — they all sound similar! Here’s a quick breakdown:
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Ju-Jitsu (Japanese Traditional) – The original system, developed by samurai. It includes strikes, throws, locks, and submissions.
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Judo – Created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, who took the safer parts of Ju-Jitsu and built a sport around throws, pins, and submissions.Today, it’s an Olympic discipline.
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Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (BJJ) – Born from Judo, but developed further by the Gracie family in Brazil. BJJ specializes in ground fighting and submissions.
Think of Ju-Jitsu as the root, Judo as the competitive branch, and BJJ as the ground-focused branch. Each has its strengths, but all share the principle of using technique over brute strength.
