Aikido vs Jiu Jitsu – Similarities and Differences

Aikido and Jiu-Jitsu are two popular martial arts practiced by millions worldwide today. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the similarities and differences between Aikido and Jiu-Jitsu.

Aikido

Aikido is a relatively newer martial art developed from aiki-jujutsu. It’s a Japanese martial art that focuses on using an opponent’s momentum against them. Aikido practitioners use a variety of throws and joint locks to subdue their opponents. One of the defining features of Aikido is that it can be used to disarm an opponent who is armed with a weapon such as a knife or a sword.

Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian martial art that was developed from Judo, which was developed from Jujutsu. It’s primarily an offensive martial art that focuses on taking an opponent to the ground and submitting them using joint locks and chokeholds. It’s often used in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competitions as it’s useful for competitors to win a fight by overpowering an opponent through ground submission.

Conclusion

Aikido and Jiu-Jitsu have a shared history of them being developed from Jujutsu, Japanese martial art. However, both martial arts then branched off on their approach to subduing an opponent. Aikido focuses on momentum, locks, and throws; Jiu-Jitsu focuses on ground submissions through locks and chokeholds.

The best way to decide which one is right for you is to try out both and see which one you enjoy more. Whichever you choose, you’re sure to get enjoyment and satisfaction out of learning either martial art.