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Practice
During a typical class, students stretch and condition to warm-up and
cool down, practice methods of landing correctly, or breakfalls,
groundwork, methods
of forcing an opponent to the mat (blocks,
strikes, throws
and kicks), and immobilization
techniques. Students usually attend class two to three times a week and
each class runs between one to two hours. Some students practice Jujitsu
for competition and recreational purposes as well.
It is especially important in Jujitsu to be safety-conscious since many of the techniques, if applied with slight force, can prove lethal. Be aware of how effective the techniques are. One method to use is the tapping system: when either you or your partner feels pain, tap two or more times with the hands or feet on the ground or the other person's body as a signal to stop and release the technique.
Setting
Jujitsu is practiced in a dojo, or training hall. The majority of (or
entire) the floor is covered with thick, padded material. This helps to
protect students when they fall or roll. Other parts of the dojo are used
for seating and ceremonial emblems are hung on the walls.
Etiquette
As with several martial arts, courtesy is expressed throughout the Jujitsu
learning process. It is important to keep these points in mind:
- Everyone
wears the same uniform and badge so that there is no social ranking
and people are treated with equal courtesy
- Students
listen attentively to the teacher and do not interrupt
- Bow
to show respect
- Appearance
is always tidy; no jewelry or shoes, finger and toenails clipped, long
hair tied back, and uniform clean
- Students
only practice what has been shown
- If late to a lesson, wait for the instructor to give you permission to join the class
Like challenges? Take the Jujitsu Quiz.
