Jiujitsu is a martial art developed in Japan, originally meant for disabling and disarming large or armored opponents. Trademarks of jiujitsu practice include throws, pins, joint locks, grappling and choking. The emphasis of this martial art is on using the opponent's force against him, immobilizing him, rather than striking the opponent. As a complex martial art, jiujitsu is practiced mainly in specialized gyms or dojos and taught by experienced master artists.
Step 1
Get in shape. While jiujitsu does not uniformly demand any standard of fitness, it will be in your best interests to come prepared. Your instructor may task you with additional physical conditioning exercises on top of your jiujitsu curriculum. It would behoove you to be prepared for the rigors of group calisthenics. Focus on light running, upper body and core work.
Step 2
Search the Internet to find a gym or dojo that offers jiujitsu classes in your neighborhood or city.
Step 3
Attend regular lessons and practice the techniques. Training in a new martial art is a learning process that takes time. You will endure many mistakes and failures in technique before you master jiujitsu.
Step 4
Find a friend to join with you. Learning with a friend will make the process more enjoyable and allow the two of you to share knowledge from class and practice outside of class, if needed. If you cannot find a friend to join with you, make a friend in class.
Tips and Warnings
- When shopping for jiujitsu classes, formulate what aspects are most important to you in learning the martial art so you can choose wisely. Some gyms may focus more on competition, group activity or philosophy than others. You may also wish to politely inquire about your instructor's level of education and experience.
Things You'll Need
- Jiujitsu gi
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