Designed by Takayuki Kubota, the Japanese Kubotan became highly popular in the mid-1970s when it was introduced to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The LAPD eventually began teaching female officers its proper use along with lessons in jujitsu and [...]
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Jujitsu, also known as Ju Jitsu, Ju Jutsu, or Jiu-Jitsu, originated in feudal Japan and was a perfect unarmed compliment to the armed combat of the Samurai. Jujitsu translates as 'the gentle way' or 'the way of compliance' but it is far from ineffective. Jujitsu techniques do not rely on strength; they rely on an understanding of the human body, physics and center of gravity to achieve devastating punches, kicks, locks and of course throws.
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