Jujutsu

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the historical context?Developed in feudal Japan as a method of unarmed combat for samurai
2. What is the core philosophical principle?Ju (yielding, gentleness) used to overcome an opponent's force and momentum
3. Why do Jujutsu moves use throws and joint locks instead of punches?Jujutsu focuses on yielding and using leverage. By bending and redirecting an opponent's force, you can win with less strength.
4. How does Jujutsu help a small person fight a bigger opponent?Jujutsu uses physics like leverage and momentum. It lets a smaller person use the opponent's weight and balance to control or throw them.

Nage-waza: Throwing techniques designed to unbalance and throw an opponent to the ground.
Kansetsu-waza: Joint manipulation techniques, including locks and twists, to control or submit an opponent.
Katame-waza: Grappling techniques focused on pinning, choking, or applying joint locks, often on the ground.
Ryu: A school or style of traditional Japanese martial arts.