Difference between Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

One of the most popular disciplines in MK Boxing gym is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class.

You may heard about Japanese Jiu-Jitsu (JJJ), but what is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)? Is there any difference?.

Japanese Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent, in general. JJJ is more traditional, focusing on locks and throws. It is good if you want to learn techniques that could put down an attacker much more quickly and be more “street practical”, but may or may not actually work against strong guys in a real situation. Jiu-Jitsu is practiced in both traditional and modern sports forms. Derived sport forms include the Olympic sport and martial art of judo, which was developed by Kanō Jigorō in the late 19th century from several traditional styles of Jiu-Jitsu; and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which was derived from earlier (pre–World War II) versions of Kodokan judo.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, commonly known as BJJ, is a descendant of traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. In the late 19th century, Jigoro Kano created judo, believing that the essence of Jiu-Jitsu was being lost as many schools ceased to emphasize live training and competition. By removing the striking elements of Jiu-Jitsu and the more dangerous aspects, he created an art based on throwing an opponent and then controlling him or submitting him on the ground. BJJ is good if you want to see results quickly and become a confident fighter on the ground. It is invaluable in a confrontation against one large unarmed attacker, but requires more time to neutralize your opponent. It is widely agreed to be the most chess-like martial art at high levels, and can give much intellectual fulfillment.

Comparison of the two arts and their different applications in a small video:

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