Tanju is the art of pistol defense often learned in the
martial art
Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defence; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the pres ...
of
jujutsu
Jujutsu ( , or ), also known as jiu-jitsu and ju-jitsu (both ), is a Japanese martial art and a system of close combat that can be used in a defensive or offensive manner to kill or subdue one or more weaponless or armed and armored opponent ...
.
Collectively they are an unarmed response to a close range pistol, such as in a
mugging
Mugging (sometimes called personal robbery or street robbery) is a form of robbery and street crime that occurs in public places, often urban areas at night. It involves a confrontation with a threat of violence. Muggers steal money or person ...
situation.
The basics of the art are the appraisal of the situation, getting out of the way, and disarming or neutralizing the attacker.
Even with the mastery of this art it is often much safer to comply with any person that is pointing a gun at you.
Japanese martial arts terminology
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