Jitte - Wikipedia
WEBA jitte with a sword-type case koshirae. A jitte (十手, "ten hands") is a blunt melee weapon that was used by police in Edo-period Japan (1603–1868). In English-language sources, it is sometimes incorrectly spelled jutte, such as in Ikkaku-ryū juttejutsu.
Jittejutsu - Wikipedia
WEBJittejutsu (十手術) is the Japanese martial art [1] of using the Japanese weapon jitte (also known as jutte in English-language sources). [2] Jittejutsu was evolved mainly for the law enforcement officers of the Edo period [3] to enable non-lethal disarmament and apprehension of criminals who were usually carrying a sword. [4]
Jitte: Japanese Police Used Iron Rulers When Katana Was Too Sharp
WEBMar 9, 2023 — Jitte (十手), or Jutte, is a Japanese weapon and arresting tool for Samurai police. Japanese security officers of the Edo era (1603–1867) used this specialty weapon. Before the 19th century, the Japanese police introduced “iron rulers,” or jitte, to replace the extremely sharp katana.
What is a Jutte? - Martial Tribes
WEBMar 9, 2018 — Similar to the more familiar sai, the jutte is a pointed baton with more than one prong. However, the jutte only has two prongs compared to the sai’s three. Various parts of the jutte include the tsuka, or handle; the boshin, or the iron or wooden shaft of the jutte; and the kagi, or the prongs on the sides.
The Jitte: Decoding The Secrets Of An Ancient Law Enforcer's Tool
WEBMay 4, 2023 — The Jitte, a unique weapon from feudal Japan, holds a fascinating place in history due to its specific purpose: law enforcement. Unlike the more well-known katana or the naginata, the Jitte was primarily used by samurai …
Ikkaku-ryū juttejutsu - Wikipedia
WEBIkkaku-ryū juttejutsu ( c. 一角流十手術) is a school of juttejutsu (or jittejutsu) that, as the equivalent to its sister variant Chūwa-ryū tankenjutsu (中和流短剣術), is taught alongside traditional school ( ko-ryū) of Japanese martial arts, Shintō Musō-ryū.
The Power of 10 Hands: The Japanese Weapon Jutte
WEBNov 18, 2023 — Essentially a defensive or restraining weapon about 15 to 18 inches long, the jutte required the user to get extremely close to those who were being apprehended. A single hook or fork, called a kagi, on the side near the handle allowed the jutte to be used for trapping or even breaking sword blades.
Jutte Jutsu - USAdojo.com
WEBNov 6, 2010 — Jutte jutsu is the Japanese martial art using the Japanese weapon jutte or jitte. Juttejutsu evolved mainly for use by law enforcement officers of the Edo, or Tokugawa period. The jutte allowed the officer a way to disarm and apprehend subjects armed with swords in a non-lethal manner.
Jutte - Black Belt Wiki
WEBThe Jutte (or Jitte) is a Japanese martial arts weapon similar to the Sai. However, while the Sai is traditionally used in pairs, the Jutte is a single weapon.
Forging a Samurai Jutte / Jitte - YouTube
WEBIn the Edo period of Japan, the jitte was a substitute for a badge, and it represented someone on official business. It was carried by all levels of police o...