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The new generation of 8-18 year olds are digesting media at an increasing rate. This consumption may be leading to shorter attention spans and social withdrawal. Jujutsu, the ancient martial art of the samurai, offers a solution. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , The ancient Japanese martial art of jujutsu was developed to fight bare handed against armed and armored opponents during Samurai days. This technique depended on balance and leverage to use the opponent's momentum against himself and throw him off balance. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , Jujitsu is a 2500 year old unarmed combat discipline that has its roots in ancient Japan. The exact date on the creation of this martial art form is hard to trace but techniques resembling that of Jujitsu had already been incorporated into the training methods of the Samurai, from the 8th to the 6th centuries. Related Article Tags: , , Discover two handy house-hold items, you can use as self defense weapons! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , The name aikido is formed by the combination of three characters in the Japanese language. Ai, which means joining; ki, which means spirit and do, which means way. These three words actually summarize the essence of aikido as a form of martial art- the joining of the spirit to find the way. It was only in the period from 1930s to the 40s that the name aikido was officially accepted as the name of the martial arts form. Related Article Tags: , , , With the visible convergence of East and West cultures, more and more people are discovering and rediscovering new means self-discipline especially in the field of martial arts. One of these means is called "Aikido," a very popular Japanese martial art. Related Article Tags: , , , , Allow your body to heal - with insufficient recovery time, unexpected limitations develop that hinder your ability to make gains and recover from injuries. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
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