Jujutsu
"Whatever works. That's Jujutsu!" And that's the best way to describe this pragmatic, "no-holds-barred" martial art. Major techniques include Atemi-Waza "vital points," Kansetsu-Waza "joint locking techniques" and Nage-Waza "throwing methods." Defensively Jujutsu specifically has movements to counter daggers, sticks, guns and both close and distant unarmed attacks. Other names for the art include; "the art of gentleness," "the art of pliancy," and "the art of Suppleness." A master will use anything at hand, from a ring of keys to dirt thrown in the opponent's eyes, to gain an advantage. Ideally the opponent will be thrown or joint locked until helpless. Schools of Jujutsu (also called Jui Jitsu) are found everywhere in the world. Aiki-Jutsu, an older form, is also still taught in Japan, but has a long tradition of secrecy and accepts only highly placed students of purely Japanese origin. Costume: Standard Judo outfit, just like the karate outfit but made of heavier material. Usually the top is white and the pants are black. Stance: Feet are less than shoulderwidth apart, at right angles, with the knees slightly bent. Arms and hands are usually loosely extended in a variety of positions.
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