During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, as we journeyed across thousands of kilometers, we had a daily routine of practicing jiu-jitsu every evening at our campsite. What began as a simple way to stay fit quickly evolved into a community activity, bringing together fellow yatris and… pic.twitter.com/Zvmw78ShDX
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 29, 2024
Now, lets know what are jiu-jitsu & aikido that Rahul Gandhi practiced during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
Jiu-Jitsu and Aikido are both Japanese martial arts with distinct philosophies and techniques:
Jiu-Jitsu: Originating in Japan, Jiu-Jitsu (or "jujutsu") is a traditional martial art that focuses on close combat. It includes a range of techniques such as joint locks, throws, and strikes, designed to neutralize an opponent through leverage and technique rather than strength. It was historically developed for samurai to defend themselves if disarmed.
The term "ju" can be translated as "gentle, soft, supple, flexible, pliable, or yielding," while "jutsu" means art or "technique. Thus, "jujutsu" translates to yielding art, reflecting its core philosophy of using an opponent's force against them rather than directly opposing it with one's own strength.
Interest in jiu-jitsu, especially the modern Brazilian form, surged dramatically following Royce Gracie’s legendary performance in the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 1993. Gracie methodically defeated much larger and stronger opponents, relying primarily on submission holds rather than traditional kicks and punches
Techniques from various styles of jujutsu have contributed to the development of many modern martial arts and combat sports, including judo, aikido, sambo, ARB, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts (MMA).