Because there are so many alternatives, picking the perfect martial art can be difficult. Taekwondo and Jiu Jitsu are well-known martial arts. But which is the superior option? Let’s compare and contrast Taekwondo with Jiu-Jitsu. Taekwondo emphasizes kicks and standing defenses, whereas Jiu-Jitsu, akin to wrestling, emphasizes ground maneuvers. Jiu-Jitsu is better for self-defense and smaller and/or weaker people, whereas Taekwondo is better for taller or competing people.