Jiujitsu – The Soft Art
Once an obscure Japanese martial art known only to military servicemen and martial arts aficionados, Jiujitsu has gained mass popularity with the help of fast-rising mixed martial arts competitions covered by the media. Various MMA competitions such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Gracie brothers (who practiced their own brand of Brazilian Jiujitsu) has thrust the ancient "soft-style" martial art into the spotlight. The term Jiujitsu literally translated from Japanese means "the art of softness" consists of a combination of throwing, grappling and striking techniques.
