# Brain-Jitsu

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{{Infobox television
| image        = Brain-Jitsu logo.jpg
| country      = United Kingdom
| language     = English
| starring     = [Simon Greenall](/source/Simon_Greenall)<br>[Haruka Kuroda](/source/Haruka_Kuroda)
| num_series   = 1
| num_episodes = 25
| channel      = [CBBC](/source/CBBC_(TV_channel))
| first_aired  = {{start date|2008|2|25|df=y}}
| last_aired   = {{end date|2008|3|28|df=y}}
}}

'''Brain-Jitsu''' was a [CBBC](/source/CBBC_(TV_channel)) show which tests contestants (called '''''brainees''''') to complete a set of challenges using different parts of their [brain](/source/brain)s.<ref>{{cite web | title=Brain-Jitsu | website=BBC | date=15 February 2024 | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0093zsm | access-date=15 February 2024}}</ref> After each challenge, one {{Not a typo|brainee}} is eliminated whilst the rest gain a higher level brain belt. The show was led and commentated by the [Sensei](/source/Sensei), whilst the [Shihan](/source/Shihan) organises and watches over the tasks. All 25 episodes were broadcast from 25 February 2008 to 28 March 2008.

Between each level, contestants get the chance to prepare themselves for the challenge ahead in ''The Room of Mental Nourishment''. They are given a challenge to train the part of the brain needed for the next level. The brainees are given the choice whether to participate or not, but any extra training they do prepares them for the task ahead. The loser of each level is interviewed in a ''Walk of Eternal Regret''. Sometimes a segment called ''Brainy, Not So Brainy'' is shown between some levels.

== Levels and belts ==
At the start of the show, all eight brainees begin with a white belt. At the start of each following level, the brainees who are yet to be eliminated are given a higher level brain belt (worn around their forehead).
* Level 1 – ''<span style="Color:Yellow">Yellow</span> Belt'' – This level uses the [occipital lobe](/source/occipital_lobe)s of the Brain. The task here is always ''Enter the Dojo''.
* Level 2 – ''<span style="Color:Orange">Orange</span> Belt'' – This level uses the [frontal lobe](/source/frontal_lobe)s; requiring the brainees to do something they would normally do without thinking differently.
* Level 3 – ''<span style="Color:Green">Green</span> Belt'' – This level requires the brainees to get into teams of two, each of the pair using a different half of their brain.
* Level 4 – ''<span style="Color:Blue">Blue</span> Belt'' – This level uses the [amygdala](/source/amygdala) as brainees are challenged to overcome fear.
* Level 5 – ''<span style="Color:Red">Red</span> Belt'' – This level exercises the thinking part of the brain, the [cerebrum](/source/cerebrum), and the doing part, the [Cerebellum](/source/Cerebellum).
* Level 6 – ''<span style="Color:Brown">Brown</span> Belt'' – This level requires the brainees to use their occipital lobes, [temporal lobe](/source/temporal_lobe)s and cerebellum.
* Level 7 – ''<span style="Color:Black">Black</span> Belt'' – The two remaining contestants push a ball across a table using their focus. The force with which the ball is pushed is measured by the average amount of brain waves used during the challenge.

==Transmissions==
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! Series !! Start date !! End date !! Episodes
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| '''1''' || 25 February 2008 || 28 March 2008 || 25
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|}

==Cancellation==
On 28 March 2008, CBBC had announced that it would not recommission for a 2nd series.

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{BBC programme}}

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