Jujitsu Techniques

Jujitsu basically means the art of softness. It is world renowned martial art sport which originated in Japan. Jujitsu techniques include plenty of martial arts styles, which include armed and unarmed techniques. Jujitsu was born when a group of Japanese samurai were practicing how to defeat an armed opponent without weapons. They came up with a lot of effective jujitsu techniques and tactics, which comprise of pins, joint locks and striking throws. Judo an Olympic martial art sport was derived by modernizing some ancient jujitsu techniques.

Techniques for Jujitsu

Now that you know about the origin of jujitsu, let's have a detailed look at some basic jujitsu techniques.

Joint Locks: 

This martial art technique can be applied on anything that bends such as your fingers, elbows, shoulders and knees. You apply a joint lock for throwing techniques, submission or restraining an aggressor. Joint locks are basically taught to police forces around the world.

Grapple: 

Grapple techniques are used in one of the most deadliest style of martial arts. Grappling has spread to Judo and influenced many of its moves. Grapple techniques are basically used to avoid or block some violent physical gestures such as biting and gouging.

Chokeholds: 

One of the most dangerous jujitsu moves, a proper chokehold can actually kill or make the opponent unconscious for some time. In physical combat a choking technique can damage the windpipe in the neck. Although chokeholds are banned in modern jujitsu techniques, they are allowed in judo competitions. In jujitsu, there are many chokehold techniques, which have contributed in making jujitsu a globally recognized martial sport all around.

Throwdown: 

If you were disarmed during a fight, you could be only saved if you knew some throwing techniques and could be used to knock down an armed opponent before disarming him.

Takedown:

 Don't get confused between throwdown and takedown. Takedown is used to drag the opponent to the floor using your body weight. In a sporting combat, a takedown happens when you have trapped the opponents legs and arms.

Brazilian Jujitsu Techniques

The various Brazilian jujitsu techniques mentioned below are known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. The traditional jujitsu techniques were introduced in a new martial art style by Royce Gracie and it got worldwide attention in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) matches.

Positions
The Mount
Scarf Hold
The Side Mount
The Back Mount
Transitions
Standing Up in Base
Scissor Sweep (Guard to Mount)
Side Mount to Mount (Knee Drive)
Double Ankle Grab Sweep (Guard to Mount)
Escapes
Passing the Guard (Kneeling)
Upward Lift Escape (Under Mount)
Guard Escape (Push)
Head Lock Escape (Leg Hook)
Arm-Locks
Americana From The Side Mount
Shoulder-Lock From The Side Mount
Omoplata From A Failed Guard Arm-Bar
Kimura From The Side Mount
Chokes
Front Collar Scissor Choke From The Guard
Sliding Collar Choke From The Back Mount
Thrusting Choke From Inside The Guard
Rear Scissor Choke From The Guard
Leg-Locks
Achilles' Ankle Lock From In The Guard
Foot Lock Against The Back Mount
Heel Hook
Knee Bar From In The Guard
Japanese Jujitsu Techniques

Japanese jujitsu is the traditional version of jujitsu and it takes a long time to perfect. But you can still have an understanding about the jujitsu techniques. This is a small jujitsu techniques list and does not contain all names. Have a detailed look on various types of martial arts to choose your favorite style.

Naga Waza – Throwing Techniques
Osoto-Gari
Ippon-Seoi-Nage
O-Goshi
Kansetsu Waza – Locking Techniques
Ude-Garami
Ude-Kujiki
Kote-Gaeshi
Ne-Waza – Ground Techniques
Kesa-Gatame
Yoko-Shiho-Gatame
Juji-Gatame
Jujitsu Techniques for Beginners

By reading all these amazing moves, you might also be very eager to learn jujitsu, but before jumping in to action just remember these following points.

No matter what people say, you do require a certain level of fitness and strength to get the full benefit of jujitsu. The fitter you are, the more energized you would be during the training sessions. Students advance in their training through the changing color of their jujitsu belts. Its starts with white and ends with black.

Its very important to understand that you are a beginner and you would tap often. Be relax and try to understand your opponent's tactics.

Always remember that silence is golden and with patience and persistence you can achieve what you desire for.

Work and practice the moves that you find the most difficult. Don't allow negative vibes and thoughts discourage you. Make your guard strong.

So I hope now you have a better idea about jujitsu techniques and tactics. Before enrolling in any jujitsu training class inquire thoroughly about its training program, various certifications that it offers. Before learning martial arts, make sure you get a routine check up done from your physician to avoid any muscle or bone injury.