“Unlike Kodokan judo, jiu-jitsu does not have a “philosophy.” Jiu-jitsu can be whatever anyone wants it to be, which is the good news, and also the bad news.” JudoBrazilian Jiu Jitsu Book:Jiu-Jitsu in the South Zone, 1997-2008 Source: Jiu-Jitsu in the South Zone, 1997-2008
“Train jiu-jitsu. Also train boxing, judo, wrestling and Muay Thai and any other style that involves being in shape and overcoming the resistance of a prepared opponent.” ResistanceBoxingWrestlingJudoJiu JitsuMuay Thai Book:Archives of GTR, 2000-2024: Vol. 1, History Source: Archives of GTR, 2000-2024: Vol. 1, History
“Jiu-jitsu as a name for a martial art did not exist in Japan until Japanese visitors to Brazil and California brought it back to Japan, at which time it was immediately recognized as as sub-style of Kodokan Judo, and not remotely as any form of Japanese jūjutsu (柔術).” JudoJiu JitsuJujutsu Author:Roberto Pedreira