Taekwondo vs. Jiu-jitsu: Comparing Martial Arts for Self-Defense

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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.

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Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy

Jiu-Jitsu is a way of life for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners that brings individuals from all over the world together. This is what the Jiu-Jitsu philosophy teaches.

 

It doesn’t matter where you’re from, what you do, or even if you speak the same language to be a part of the community. Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that fosters camaraderie and provides a support structure beyond combat arts.

 

Humility: When you first start studying Jiu-Jitsu, you may feel helpless, but as you progress, you will gain a better understanding of martial arts. This voyage teaches pupils humility and appreciation for others’ skills.

 

Jiu-Jitsu teaches pupils how to be compassionate to themselves and their training partners. Whatever you or your training partners are going through, you want to make them feel better and improve your Jiu-Jitsu skills together.

 

Another thing Jiu-Jitsu teaches you about life is selflessness. Always think of others before yourself, and look for methods to assist those in need.

Taekwondo’s Philosophy

Like Jiu-Jitsu and many other martial arts, Taekwondo offers concepts beyond the art itself. We’ve already discussed TaeKwondo’s philosophy, but we’ll review the five tenets again to compare them to Jiu Jitsu’s idea.

Ye-UI (Courtesy): Treat everyone courteously and respectfully, and conduct yourself within and outside the dojang.

 Integrity (Yeom-chi): Learn what is right and wrong, and have the courage to stand up for what you believe is right.

In-nae(Perseverance): Persevere and endeavor to achieve your goal till you succeed.

Self-control (geuk-gi): Maintain control over your bodily and mental actions.

Invincible Spirit (Baek-jeol-bul-gul): Have the fortitude to stand up for what you believe in, no matter the odds.

Jiu-Jitsu Techniques

Jiu-Jitsu and TaeKwondo are opposed. It’s a grappling martial art that employs a range of submissions and takedowns to neutralize an opponent quickly. Here’s a rundown of some of Jiu Jitsu’s most essential techniques.

Joint Locks: Arm-bars, kimura, Americana(keylock), shoulder locks, and foot locks are among the joint locks taught.

If you’re wearing a gi, choke grips like the rear-naked choke (RNC), guillotine choke, triangle choke, arm triangle, and lapel chokes are all options (kimono).

Takedowns/Throws: Many techniques in Jiu-Jitsu are also taught in judo and wrestling. Students are taught various takedowns and throw to get an opponent to the ground. (Striking is taught in Jiu-Jitsu schools but is more commonly taught in Muay Thai or MMA classes.)

Taekwondo Techniques

TaeKwonDo Punches techniques are vastly different from Jiu-Jitsu techniques. The martial art’s primary concentration is on a range of kicks and punches delivered from standing.

 

Sidekicks/Front Kicks: Throw sidekicks with the horizontal foot and front kicks with the vertical foot. They’re utilized to keep a safe distance from an opponent and strike them afar.

 

Punches: Punches are commonly used to build kicks, with ridge hand strikes particularly common.

 

Roundhouses: Kicks to the side of an opponent’s face or body using the foot/lower shin.

 

Spinning/jumping kicks: The most potent kicks in Taekwondo are spinning or jumping kicks. Spinning or jumping increases power, allowing for a deadly attack.

Conclusion

In this article, We compared Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu to see which is superior for self-defense and concluded that Taekwondo is the better martial art.

 

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