The word Jiu Jitsu means "gentle art" because of its principle of yielding to win by using the opponent's weight and strength against oneself, creating leverage that enables a person to move a much stronger and heavier opponent.
This guiding principle is to use mental and physical energy as efficiently as possible.
With the right technique, even a child can defeat a stronger opponent. Jiu Jitsu practice offers several benefits to students, such as increased flexibility, weight loss, physical strength, increased self-confidence and self-esteem.