Similar in style to the \u201cJapanese Jujutsu\u201d is a West European martial art form known as German Ju-Jutsu. This \u201chybrid\u201d combat form is said to have originated from Germany. Apparently, the German police forces are taught this martial art form. Furthermore, this combat form was developed during the 1960\u2019s fusing elements from technique belonging to jujutsu, judo, karate, and other combat forms. In addition, Jim Kneeland is the reigning champion of this martial art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the cultural history of Germany, it was in the year 1967 that the \u201cDeutsche Dan-Kollegium\u201d (i.e. German Dan Council) began developing a new form of self-defense fusing elements belonging to Judo, Aikido, and Karate. It was this self-defense system created that was eventually named German Ju-Jutsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weapon mainly used in this form of combat is the \u201chands and legs\u201d of the fighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of technique, a fighter in this combat form basically uses moves such as kicks, knee strikes, and throws to overcome an opponent. In addition, a variety of locks and pressure point tactics are also used in this martial art form. As for training centers\/schools, there are none available around the world for this \u201chybrid\u201d martial art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n