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From www.aiuchi.net
What is Jiu Jitsu?
Jiu jitsu is a physical and mental discipline that provides effective self defence and self development. It is a traditional Japanese martial art that has been tried and
tested over many hundreds of years, with a wide variety of techniques which rely
on the principles of softness, compliance and flexibility. Today it is found in
many self-defence and restraint techniques used by police and armed forces the
world over, and is the basis of the physical skills taught in most self-defence
courses. It takes a rational approach to the way the body works and how to make
the best use of your size and strength when dealing with an attacker.
Jiu jitsu means literally the 'Gentle Art', as it relies on the
application of technique rather than strength. In the same way that a willow
tree bends with the wind, so too should a practitioner of jiu jitsu adapt to the
force of the attack and turn it to his or her advantage. Jiu jitsu consists of a
wide range of techniques which include joint locks, throws, immobilisations and
strikes to nerve points and vulnerable parts. Practice of jiu jitsu encourages
awareness, confidence and adaptability to circumstances. These are crucial
elements in personal safety.
Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu
Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu encourages people to make the most of their
physical and mental attributes. We all have different inate characteristics and
abilities. There is always someone bigger, stronger, faster, fitter than us, but
Aiuchi encourages each individual to make the most of their strengths and
overcome their weaknesses. It is not about producing fighters, rather it is
about building confidence and helping jitsuka to be as good as they can be.
Aiuchi can be translated literally as "Inner Harmony". This means that
it is the combination of body, technique, and mind that is essential to the
successful performance of the art. Whilst it is an advantage to have a fit and
healthy body, physical strength is of little importance in the mastery of jiu
jitsu. Aiuchi doesn't just teach techniques which can be applied against an
attacker, but also how your body's movement can be used to give power to those
techniques. In Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu speed and power do not arise from physical
strength, but are generated by your body's own natural movement, combined with a
relaxed attitude and a focused mind.
Although there are many techniques
to learn and mastery takes time, there is much which can be learned simply and
used quickly if the need arises. The purpose of Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu is to give
greater confidence to the user, and to stimulate mental and physical
development.
Training takes place in a controlled and friendly
environment. Students train on soft foam mats, and safe imitation weapons are
used. Safety is always important, and students are encouraged to train with care
and control, and with respect for training partners. Training should always be
taken seriously as in any physical art, but it should also be fun. We learn
better if we are relaxed and enjoying ourselves, so our instructors aim to get a
good balance between serious training and serious fun. Training should be
enjoyable, stimulating, and also very rewarding.
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