Techniques

Traditional Jujitsu

The number and variety of techniques that originate from traditional Jujitsu is staggering. At the height of its development in Japan and Okinawa, there were more than 700 distinct styles of Jujitsu. Many techniques have been taken directly from or adapted from traditional Jujitsu and below is a summary of those techniques.

Kansetsu waza - Arm joint locks

Wrist locks, elbow locks, shoulder locks and arm bars are all joint locks. They can all effective techniques to subdue an attacker or submit an opponent. Many of these techniques are taught in isolation, but then drilled from a variety of positions and situations.

Kyusho waza - Pressure point techniques

Pressure points are important tools for any martial artist. Effective use of pressure points can end a confrontation quickly without permanent damage to the assailant. Pressure point techniques can provide quick submissions or assist in the manipulation of your opponent into a weaker position. While some are more useful than others, there are hundreds of pressure points throughout the body and students are expected to learn the locations of an increasing number as they progress.

Nage waza - Sweeps and throws

Judo was originally derived from Jujitsu and so, it should be no surprise that our Jujitsu curriculum includes Judo-like sweeps and throws. Students are expected to learn and become proficient in a small number of throws initially, but as the student progresses, so the number of correctly executed sweeps and throws should increase.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Although derived from traditional Japanese Jujitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes grappling techniques. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu system is responsible for the introduction of dozens of original submission techniques, combinations and maneuvers. Many of these Brazilian original techniques are incorporated into our curriculum and readily used during Randori (free grappling sparring), the 'Omoplata' (shoulder lock) for instance.

Freestyle Grappling/Wrestling

Modern Jujitsu has greatly influenced and been greatly influenced by various forms of wrestling. Some techniques in our curriculum may be more familiar to wrestlers, such as ankle picks, single-leg and double-leg takedowns, ankle locks, heel hooks, knee locks and knee bars.