The Yawara is a Japanese weapon used in a number of martial arts. Essentially one or somtimes two small, thick sticks they can be palmed and used to throw opponents, applied to pressure points or even break bones. Yawara is [...]
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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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