Jujitsu today is based on unarmed self-defence. The Art of using the traditional Japanese weapons is still practiced today, and is still considered to be beneficial to the skills base of the Jujitsu exponent.
    However, Jujitsu is geared more towards the street situations. Jujitsu was formalized and most popular during the Edo period of Japan. This was the era of the Samurai. Jujitsu was the samurai's main set of combat techniques, after the sword that is. There have been many, many styles (or ryu) of Jujitsu throughout the history of Japan and more recently the rest of the world.

    All styles of martial arts have some similarities in their movements. Karate uses more striking and kicking skills to stop an attacker. It is based on power and does not leave as much room for control. Jujitsu is based on recognizing an attacker's weakness and taking advantage of that weakness. With Jujitsu, you don't fight an opponent's strengths, but take advantage of weaknesses and mistakes. Jujitsu gives you more options on how to handle an aggressor. It helps you develop well-rounded skills to make you confident that the techniques taught will work. All Students in jujitsu develop skills that are useful in everyday life. You get in better shape and build confidence.
    Jujitsu helps in dealing with conflict. Jujitsu makes you think if it makes sense then you trust and believe in the technique. Children are shown that they can achieve by trying, when a child tries they succeed. Confidence, self esteem, and self worth are some benefits that jujitsu can give your child. Also knowing that your child has the tools to help protect them if the need arises really work.