The “Gentle Art” of Jiu Jitsu

Friday, July 14th, 2017

Historians of jui jitsu say that the origins of the “gentle art” can be traced back to India and were practiced by Buddhist monks. The monks created techniques based upon principles of balance, leverage and manipulating the body for self-defense to avoid the use of weapons. With the expansion of Buddhism, jiu jitsu spread from […]

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