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Old March 17, 2000, 09:38 AM   #18
Skorzeny
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Spectre:

We, in the West, often translate the word -jutsu as "art," but in reality, it really should be translated as "technique" or better yet a "system" (a collection of techniques).

Bujutsu is indeed "martial," "military" or "fighting" system. Jujutsu (should really be transliterated "Juujutsu") means "supple" or "flexible" system. It does not really mean "soft" or "gentle" as some translate.

Again, you seem to be obsessive about the literal meaning of the words. But in practice and historically, various systems of Jujutsu (also called Yawara) included striking, throwing and grappling arts. Of these, throwing arts predominated.

Crobrun:

You are quite welcome. Good training to you and good luck.

Skorzeny

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