. Parents, have you ever wondered where the martial art of Jiu-Jitsu comes from? According to some historians, it can be traced all the way back to India, where Buddhist monks practiced it as a form of self-defense. They created techniques based on principles of balance and leverage, so that strength and weapons wouldn’t be necessary. From there, Jiu-Jitsu spread to China and then to Japan, where it developed and gained even more popularity. In the late 1800s, some Jiu-Jitsu masters left Japan and taught the art on other continents, taking part in fights and competitions. So the next time you’re watching a Jiu-Jitsu match, remember its fascinating history!