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seizei · 01-21-2004, 01:55 AM

aikido and jujutsu are well-suited for those who want to explore self-defense.

Aikido focuses on redirection of energy, such as using the force your opponent has created to try to punch you to over-extend him and do a throw. It can be considered a very internal art, with relaxation and empty-mind being the key to success. Very good for self-defense, as you learn to incapacitate your opponent without causing permanent damage. You will learn throws, joint locks, pressure points, and relaxation. At higher levels, many Aikidoka are taught to use and defend against the sword (you use a wooden bokken or training sword in practice). There is NO competitive aspect to aikido.

Jujutsu(or Jiu jutsu/jiu jitsu/ju jitsu) covers many of the same things as aikido, such as joint locks and throws, but explores submissions and grappling (wrestling) to a much greater extent. You may choose to enter the competitive side of jujutsu as well.

Since so many jujutsu schools focus on grappling now, strength is an asset in that style. From your height and weight, aikido might be better suited to your slim build.

01-21-2004, 01:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
seizei Purple Monkey Dishwasher Location: CFB Gagetown, NB, CANADA	aikido and jujutsu are well-suited for those who want to explore self-defense. Aikido focuses on redirection of energy, such as using the force your opponent has created to try to punch you to over-extend him and do a throw. It can be considered a very internal art, with relaxation and empty-mind being the key to success. Very good for self-defense, as you learn to incapacitate your opponent without causing permanent damage. You will learn throws, joint locks, pressure points, and relaxation. At higher levels, many Aikidoka are taught to use and defend against the sword (you use a wooden bokken or training sword in practice). There is NO competitive aspect to aikido. Jujutsu(or Jiu jutsu/jiu jitsu/ju jitsu) covers many of the same things as aikido, such as joint locks and throws, but explores submissions and grappling (wrestling) to a much greater extent. You may choose to enter the competitive side of jujutsu as well. Since so many jujutsu schools focus on grappling now, strength is an asset in that style. From your height and weight, aikido might be better suited to your slim build. __________________ "If you're not weird, you're not interesting". I'm very interesting ... seizei; (adv - Japanese) at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much (far) as possible. (pronounced - say-zay)