Jutte-jutsu

The Jutte is a relatively short metal baton with a prong above the handle used for catching the sword of an opponent, striking or grappling. There are many variations of Jutte and the one used in our school has a shaft of hexagonal shape, long about 45 cm, or 1.5 feet, and features a sharpened prong that is also used for cutting the opponent. It is often used with the Tessen in the other hand, a metal reinforced fan (or fully made of metal) of about 30 cm, or 1 foot.

The system was added to the curriculum by the 3^rd Headmaster Matsuzaki Kin’emon and named Ikkaku Ryū Jutte-jutsu.
It includes 24 forms, several variations and additional teachings, and it is taught in conjunction with the arresting method of the Ittatsu Ryū Hōjō-jutsu.

The Jutte was symbolically the primary weapon of the Police officer of the Edo period (1603 – 1868) and was often considered as a badge of their position. The colour of the tassel attached to the Jutte was also used to identify rank, although the primary function was for securing it to the hand during use and an additional restraining cord.

The 25^th Headmaster Shimizu Takaji, taught the Japanese Police forces and developed a subset of techniques to be used in more contemporary settings, as well as an expandable Police baton with prongs was later developed.