Ju-jitsu became a part of the Asian Games starting from the 2018 edition held in Indonesia. The 2018 Asian Games featured Ju-jitsu competitions that took place at the Jakarta Convention Center Assembly Hall, located in Jakarta, Indonesia. These events were held from August 24 to August 26, 2018. Notably, no Indian athletes took part in this particular event.
Ju-jitsu
Jujutsu is a Japanese martial arts group that teaches how to fight up close. It’s a way of defending yourself or attacking, using your body or a small weapon, against one or more opponents who might not have weapons or might have them.
Jiu-jitsu started a long time ago, around the 1530s. Hisamori Tenenouchi created the word “jiu-jitsu” when he opened the first jiu-jitsu school in Japan. In this kind of martial art, people use few weapons or sometimes none at all. They learn moves like hitting, throwing, holding, and doing movements that stop an enemy from moving.
Jujutsu became influential around the 17th century among warriors in Japan, and it helped warriors who were using swords in battles. The moves from certain kinds of jujutsu created many sports and martial arts like aikido, ARB sambo, Brazilian, judo, jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts.
Best performing nation in Ju-jitsu Sport at Asian Games
During the eighteenth edition of the Games held in 2018 in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the leading nation in performance.
Medalist at the Asian Games 2023
In total, 12 participating nations displayed their sporting excellence, resulting in a cumulative tally of 8 gold, seven silver, and 16 bronze medals awarded throughout the event.
UAE
In the medal table of the Asian Games 2023, the United Arab Emirates secured the top position with a remarkable performance, clinching two gold, five silver, and two bronze medals, totaling nine medals.
Kazakhstan
Following closely, Kazakhstan (KAZ) displayed their power with two gold and three bronze medals, amassing five medals.
Jordan
Jordan showcased their skill with one gold, one silver, and three bronze medals, sharing the fifth place on the table with five medals.
Kyrgyzstan and South Korea
Kyrgyzstan marked their presence with one gold and two bronze medals, summing up to 3 medals.
South Korea & Cambodia
South Korea and Cambodia displayed their strength with one gold and one bronze medal each, garnering two medals each.
Singapore & Other Countries
Singapore managed to secure one silver medal, while Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, Turkmenistan, and Vietnam (VIE) each claimed one bronze medal, contributing to the overall diversity of the medal table.
