German ju-jutsu
German Ju-Jutsu (or German Jiu-Jitsu) is a martial art related to traditional Japanese Jujutsu, developed in Germany in the 1960s using techniques from Jujutsu, Judo, Karate and various other traditional and modern martial arts. Its governing body in Germany is the DJJV (Deutscher Ju-Jutsu Verband). Its competitive sport aspects are coordinated internationally by the JJIF (Ju-Jitsu International Federation); Ju-jutsu under JJIF rules is a part of the World Games and World Combat Games. The system is taught to the German police forces.
| Also known as | JJ, Hybrid Combat Ju-Jutsu |
|---|---|
| Focus | Hybrid |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Famous practitioners | Franz-Josef Gresch |
| Parenthood | Jujutsu, Judo, Aikido, Karate, Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Sambo, Arnis |
| Olympic sport | No |
| Official website | www.ju-jutsu.de |
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