What is the difference between Judo and Jiu-Jitsu?

Answer 1

There are two main differences between Japanese Jujitsu and Brazilian Jujitsu.

Japanese Jujitsu uses standing locks, strikes, take downs and ground techniques.

Brazilian Jujitsu leans more toward take downs and ground techniques.

Both are effective means of defense and both can cause serious injury.

Brazilian Jujitsu as with many other Martial Arts evolved from Japanese Jujitsu.

Answer 2

Judo was refined from the older Japanese martial art of jujutsu. It primarily involves grappling techniques like throws, pins, chokes and joint locks. It began in 1882 and eventually replaced jujutsu as it spread rapidly throughout Japan and then around the world. Judo arrived in Brazil where it was called jiu-jitsu by the Gracie family. Brazilian jiu-jitsu evolved separately from judo and now focuses primarily on the groundwork part of judo. It gained popularity with the introduction of the first UFC.

References:

http://judoinfo.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu

Answer 3

No, they are not the same. Judo was developed from jujitsu (also spelled jujutsu). The suffix do vs. jutsu indicates a difference in philosophy. Judo is considered safer and is set up as a sport.

Answer 4

jujustu is a form of karate and judo but mixed together judo also means gentle way beacse karate is not so gentle juitsu is more violent

Answer 5

Judo is based on Jujutsu a grappling system while Tai Chi is more for meditation and can be used for self defense.

Answer 6

Judo is primarily throws and takedowns and little groundwork but jiu jitsu is 90 percent ground work and most academies teach little standup