There are some similarities between certain forms of wrestling and the art of jujitsu. There are also several quite significant differences as it relates to its core purpose and guiding principles. For those who like history, it might be interesting to note that in the early 20th century when jujitsu was becoming known outside of Japan, many popular publications called the art, "Jujitsu or Japanese Wrestling." On the question of effectiveness: Perhaps a better question is, "effective at what?" Wrestling and authentic forms of jujitsu usually aren't aiming at the same overarching purpose (despite many similarities). What is more effective: spring running or marathon running? It is a question of purpose. Additionally, the question of effectiveness is more properly understood to be in the hands of the individual practitioners themselves.
Is wrestling like jujitsu? Or is it more effective than jujitsu?
There are some similarities between certain forms of wrestling and the art of jujitsu. There are also several quite significant differences as it relates to its core purpose and guiding principles.
For those who like history, it might be interesting to note that in the early 20th century when jujitsu was becoming known outside of Japan, many popular publications called the art, "Jujitsu or Japanese Wrestling."
On the question of effectiveness: Perhaps a better question is, "effective at what?" Wrestling and authentic forms of jujitsu usually aren't aiming at the same overarching purpose (despite many similarities). What is more effective: spring running or marathon running? It is a question of purpose.
Additionally, the question of effectiveness is more properly understood to be in the hands of the individual practitioners themselves.