Brain-Jitsu

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Brain-Jitsu
Brain-Jitsu logo.jpg
Starring Simon Greenall
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes25
Original release
Network CBBC
Release25 February (2008-02-25) 
28 March 2008 (2008-03-28)

Brain-Jitsu was a CBBC show which tests contestants (called brainees) to complete a set of challenges using different parts of their brains. [1] After each challenge, one brainee is eliminated whilst the rest gain a higher level brain belt. The show was led and commentated by the Sensei, whilst the Shihan organises and watches over the tasks. All 25 episodes were broadcast from 25 February 2008 to 28 March 2008.

Contents

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).

Transmissions

SeriesStart dateEnd dateEpisodes
125 February 200828 March 200825

Cancellation

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

References

  1. "Brain-Jitsu". BBC. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.