Aiki
Jujitsu is a Japanese form of martial arts. There are many styles of
Jujitsu however, they all can be traced back to the original Aiki Jujitsu.
Where Karate uses Kicks, punches and blocks for self-defense, Jujitsu
uses throwing, submission holds, ground fighting, and joint locking
techniques to subdue an opponent. Aiki Jujitsu is not only fun, but
also an extremely versatile and effective Martial Art.
The
health benefits of Jujitsu are great. Jujitsu is a full body workout
with a special focus on core body strengthening. In addition to standard
calisthenics, we use unique resistance training techniques. One of the
hardest workouts you will ever experience is called Randori. Randori
is a form of wrestling used in Jujitsu. The main difference between
Randori and standard wrestling is that Randori is taken to a submission
hold instead of a pin. When training in this manner your entire body
will get an incredible workout.
Student safety is a priority at our dojo. One of the first things taught
is to be aware of what your bodies can and cannot do. This type of awareness
is crucial to having a safe training environment. We put a strong emphasis
on proper and safe falling techniques. When a student knows the correct
way to fall they will become more comfortable and confident with all
of their Martial Arts skills. For this reason, the dojo floor is covered
by 2 inch mats. We also have an additional set of 6 inch thick mats
when needed.
The practical
application of Jujitsu is amazing. You will learn how to control an
opponent’s body through pressure points, nerve triggers, joint
manipulation and submission holds. The throwing techniques used in the
sport Judo also come from this art. By using leverage and proper control
of your center, throwing an opponent much larger than yourself is made
easy. In ancient Japan Aiki Jujitsu was mainly used to incapacitate
an opponent. The arm, wrist, finger and leg locks were used as joint
breaking techniques. Today we put a much larger emphasis on controlling
an opponent instead of destroying him.
We have incorporated Jujitsu into our adult Karate classes. This will
make our students well rounded martial artist whether they are on the
ground or standing up. If you want a school with excellent instructors,
proven systems, strong moral values and a complete martial arts experience,
we are the perfect school for you.
