Ju-Jitsu
(Elite Training)

Ju-Jitsu is an ancient, Japanese fighting art from which many other arts draw their origins. Tested on the battlefields of feudal Japan, some of the earliest records of Ju-Jitsu like techniques can be traced back to 23 B.C. Daito Ryu Ju-Jitsu (or Aikijujitsu) emerged in the late Nara period (650 to 793 A.D.). Developed from the techniques used with the primary weapons of the day, this became the basis for many modern arts such as Aikido, Hapkido, Hwarangdo, and Kuk Sool Won. Ju-jitsu today is a very effective defensive art that also teaches offensive techniques.

A very aggressive art, Ju-Jitsu utilizes strikes, kicks, chops, locks, throws, chokes and vital strikes against an opponent. The core principle of this art is efficiency -- maximum effect with minimal effort. No effort is wasted on flowery or ineffective techniques. The goal is to quickly and decisively end a confrontation.

The human body has over 240 separate pressure and nerve points that can be used to cause discomfort, stunning, or unconsciousness. In Ju-Jitsu class, students learn to attack these points as an adjunct to other techniques. This type of attack is called Atemi-Waza.

The Ju-Jitsu taught at THE DOJO is made up of elements of Budoshin,  KoKushi-Ryu, and traditional Japanese styles. Because of the aggressive nature of the art, this class is considered Elite Training and admission to the class is selective. The Head Instructor will evaluate a student's past experience and abilities before admittance is accepted.