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Developed by Morihei Ueshiba, it focuses almost entirely on the defensive, spiritual principle of harmony and blending with an attacker's movement.

A Russian hybrid style combining traditional Jujutsu/Judo with Central Asian folk wrestling. 3. Popular Culture: Jujutsu Kaisen Jujutsu

As Japan transitioned into a more peaceful era, the art moved away from lethal battlefield tactics toward self-defence and sport, eventually leading to the creation of Judo by Jigoro Kano in the late 19th century. 2. Global Derivatives Developed by Morihei Ueshiba, it focuses almost entirely

Formulated after Mitsuyo Maeda brought Judo to Brazil in the early 20th century. Refined by the Gracie family, BJJ emphasizes ground fighting and submissions, making it a cornerstone of modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Popular Culture: Jujutsu Kaisen As Japan transitioned into

Known as the "gentle art," the word is derived from Jū (softness/yielding) and Jutsu (art/technique). Its philosophy focuses on using an attacker's own energy and momentum against them rather than opposing it with raw force.

In modern media, the term is most famously associated with the manga and anime series created by .