What is Jiu Jitsu?

     What is Jiu Jitsu? I've been asked this question by many people since I started learning the Martial Art. Many people have been exposed to Martial Arts. Some people know about Tae Kwon Do, a Korean based martial art with an emphasis in kicking. Some people know about Karate, an Japanese, Okinawa based martial art with an emphasis in striking. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a Martial Art that has an interesting beginning, and in many ways is a hybrid of several different Martial Arts.

     We could take a look at understanding Jiu Jitsu through history, through philosophy, or asking some of the best black belts in the world, but the most real answer might be from asking those that are currently learning the Martial Art. Check out the video below, and see how members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu answer the question, "what is jiu jitsu?"

     At EDH, we like to talk about Jiujitsu being more than just a martial art. Instead, it is a lifestyle of training where the lessons and growth on the mat are meant to be carried over into our daily activities off the mat. As we train to improve ourselves, we quickly realize we are also training those around us. Most importantly, we are looking for ways to make a difference. A difference in ourselves, our relationships, and our community. We hope everyone gets to experience and belong to the community of martial artists, devoted to bettering themselves and those around them on and off the mat.

Eliot Kelly

El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(916) 595 4064

Martial Arts from the Ground Up!