Jittejutsu
Jittejutsu (十手術) is the Japanese martial art of using the Japanese weapon jitte (also known as jutte in English-language sources). Jittejutsu was evolved mainly for the law enforcement officers of the Edo period to enable non-lethal disarmament and apprehension of criminals who were usually carrying a sword. Besides the use of striking an assailant on the head, wrists, hands and arms like that of a baton, the jitte can also be used for blocking, deflecting and grappling a sword in the hands of a skilled user.
Kuroda Ichitaro and Kaminoda Tsunemori of Shintō Musō-ryū performing Ikkaku-ryū juttejutsu | |
| Focus | Weaponry (jitte) |
|---|---|
| Hardness | non-competitive |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Creator | unknown |
| Parenthood | historic |
| Olympic sport | no |
There are several schools of jittejutsu today and various jitte influences and techniques are featured in several martial arts.
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