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Class Times | 4:15pm – 6:00pm | 7:00pm – 8:00pm
(Study Group - Barnes)
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About Jujutsu - Under Construction
Jujutsu was originally
developed to meet an attack when weapon use was forbidden or impractical.
Often, an attacker would be wearing armor, making an attempt to thwart the
attack with a strike (such as in Karate) impractical or impossible. Jujutsu was
thus developed to use the attacker’s energy and the weak points in their armor
(typically the joints) to immobilize them as quickly and efficiently as
possible. Over time these arts were modified for use on the ground as well.
Unlike today, Japanese Feudal Warriors would study all aspects of Budo, from archery on horseback to Karate to swordsmanship and so on, Jujutsu was just one element of their overall training. Today, the arts have separated into their own core specialties as a matter of practicality, since the typical person doesn't have the entire day to dedicate to practicing the martial arts. Students of Jujutsu today learn from several areas of practice, including:
Ukemi -
Falling/Receiving ArtsOur style of Jujutsu teaches Ukemi not just as a means to safely receive a technique, but to receive it in a manner to reduce your risk from a follow-up attack, and place you in a position to receive or execute.
Nage Waza - Throwing
Arts
Throwing in Jujutsu is executed by creating imbalance in the attacking person. Once unbalanced, throwing can be accomplished softly and relaxed, with minimum effort and maximum efficiency.
Kansetsu Waza - Joint
Locks
The Joint Locks practiced in Jujutsu can serve several purposes, from weapon retention to pain control, Joint Locks are our tool of choice for controlling an attack.
Ne Waza - Ground fighting/Grappling
Ne Waza is a special adaptation of Joint Locks to be used when knocked to the ground by an opponent. In combination with a special set of pins, holds, and body movement techniques, Ne Waza is used to quickly deal with a knock down scenario.
Atemi (Kyusho) - Striking Arts (Vital Points)
Jujutsu's emphasis on striking vital points usually revolves around hitting or pressing, with body or weapon, areas of the body that are prone to be sensitive. Areas like nerve centers, weak bone structures, exposed organs, etc. are attacked by a set of strikes and presses to control an opponent with pain or injury.
Buki Waza - Weapons
Arts
Students are taught to have a general understanding of a weapons function, and to be competent in it's basic uses. Weapon retention is heavily emphasized.
Goshin Waza - Self Defense Arts
Jujutsu is a 'combat' art, and in it's design was meant to severally damage and disable. As a society, we have followed a different path since Jujutsu's conception, and now have many philosophical and legal implications to consider. Goshin Waza is an adaption of classical combat arts to fit in modern situations. For instance, changing a sword retention technique into a gun retention technique, or instead of damaging an attacker, controlling them until authorities arrive.
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