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Atemi (body blows)

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In Jitsu, atemi are one of the most important techniques available. They distract opponents before a more powerful technique can be applied or they can incapacitate in their own rights.

Atemi are taught to adult Jitsuka from white belt stage onwards in something quaintly known as 'Dangerous Parts'.

There are three main regions of the body studied for atemi points. These are the head, the body and the back and there are eight points in each region.

Dangerous parts is performed in kata style with the Jitsuka continuing through strikes with control (i.e. slowly) to make contact with the targets. The positions are then held until the next techniques are called for.

Parts of the head

  1. Temples
  2. Bridge of the nose
  3. Eyes
  4. Mastoid process
  5. Base of the nose
  6. Chin
  7. Carotid arteries
  8. Larynx

Parts of the body

  1. Kidneys
  2. Solar plexus
  3. Groin
  4. Knee caps
  5. Shins
  6. Feet
  7. Wrist
  8. Elbow

Parts of the back

  1. Carotid arteries
  2. Base of the skull
  3. Between the shoulder blades
  4. Kidneys
  5. Base of the spine
  6. Coxics
  7. Back of the knee
  8. Achilles tendon

Videos
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An atemi strike, followed by a number 1 wristlock throw
  1. An atemi strike, followed by a number 1 wristlock throw

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michael murphy wrote:
July 9, 2008 | Reply

[this is good] very good demostrations it is good of you to show the videos i have just taking up jitsu so very helpful

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The Club in Action

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  • Training at our 10th anniversary session
  • Instructor Gesa Brinkmann demonstrates a technique
  • Grades demonstrate techniques they've learnt
  • Grades and novices practise techniques while instructors observe
  • Grades and instructors at the 10th anniversary session
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  • Novices being taught a wristlock
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  • Members often have to demonstrate what they have learned that session in front of other Jitsuka

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  • Ude-garami, the forearm entanglement, used in groundwork
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