German ju-jutsu

German Ju-Jutsu
Also known asJJ, Hybrid Combat Ju-Jutsu
FocusHybrid
Country of originGermany Germany
Famous practitionersFranz-Josef Gresch
ParenthoodJujutsu, Judo, Aikido, Karate, Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Sambo, Arnis
Olympic sportNo
Official websitewww.ju-jutsu.de

German Ju-Jutsu (or German Jiu-Jitsu) is a martial art related to traditional Japanese Jujutsu, developed in Germany in the 1960s using techniques from Jujutsu, Judo, Karate and various other traditional and modern martial arts.[1] Its governing body in Germany is the DJJV (Deutscher Ju-Jutsu Verband). Its competitive sport aspects are coordinated internationally by the JJIF (Ju-Jitsu International Federation);[1] Ju-jutsu under JJIF rules is a part of the World Games[2] and World Combat Games.[3] The system is taught to the German police forces.[4][5]

  1. ^ a b Chris Crudelli (2008). The Way of the Warrior. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. p. 272. ISBN 978-14-0533-750-2.
  2. ^ "Korea Jujitsu Belt Wrestling Federation website". Archived from the original on 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
  3. ^ "Ju-Jitsu - Sports - World Combat Games 2010 - Sport Accord".
  4. ^ Braun, Christian (2004). Ju-Jutsu - Effektives Training. Das Prüfungsprogramm vom Gelb- und Orangegurt. Aachen, Germany: Meyer & Meyer Verlag. ISBN 3-89899-011-7.
  5. ^ "Polizeisportverein Karlsruhe". Archived from the original on 2011-11-20.