I started training in Japanese Jiu Jitsu about a year ago. I had no prior martial arts experience, but I was intrigued by the idea of learning a grappling art that emphasized technique over brute force. I was also drawn to the history and tradition of Jiu-Jitsu, which has its origins in the samurai warrior culture of feudal Japan. I can say without exaggeration that learning … [Read more...] about Mastering the Gentle Art of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu