Nihon Jujitsu Techniques

What is Nihon jujitsu?

What techniques will you learn?

Nihon jujitsu is a modern system of jujitsu (sometimes spelled “jujutsu” or “jiu-jitsu”) that focuses on using power and force to control an opponent. Created by Sato Shizuya after WWII, Nihon jujitsu uses techniques mixed from ancient and present-day martial arts, as well as Japanese self-defense methods. Here are some techniques you’ll learn:

Takedowns & throws – If you can’t avoid fighting, a throw or takedown will put your opponent down quickly. Throws and takedowns will have you manipulate your opponent’s balance and take them to the ground. Examples include Ude Hineri Nage (forearm twisting throw) and Ago Ate Nage (chin hitting throw). Ude Hineri Nage pulls your opponent forward, while Ago Ate Nage pushes them back, causing them to fall.

Joint locks & chokes – Joint locks and chokes manipulate the weak points of the body and can disable your attacker or force them to submit. Joint locks extend the joint almost to inversion. Your opponent will realize if they move further, they’ll be severely hurt, which is why they usually shut down and end their attack. An example a joint lock is Ude Kujiki Osae (elbow locking takedown), which puts pressure on the back of the elbow, causing your opponent pain and allowing you to bring them to the ground. The neck is a weak point of the body, too. Chokeholds are meant to cut off blood supply to the brain or air to lungs, forcing your opponent to tap out or become unconscious. Remember these techniques should be used in responsible ways, so we’ll teach you how to do a chokehold without causing serious injury to your opponent.

Practice Nihon Jujitsu in Ann Arbor

While training at JMAC, you’ll learn the fundamentals like steppin
g, striking, and parrying combined with the techniques above. Once you have the basics down, you’ll do "live" training, where one or more opponents attack and you’ll respond, gradually increasing in complexity and speed. With the many benefits of jujitsu, your body, mind, and spirit will thank you!

To start studying Nihon jujitsu in Ann Arbor, contact JMAC today!