Ah so you do no-gi training as well. Good thing. This style of Japanese Jujutsu is using many of it’s old roots. Because I remember reading on Jujutsu back in day never had gi based techniques. In fact, Jujutsu looked more my wrestling compared to how Judo did.
While we do "no-gi" training, it should be noted that our no-gi training is based more specifically on street clothes than on rashguards/board-shorts (in the common BJJ approach). The idea is that we want to condition ourselves to apply techniques in our everyday clothes against others doing the same. In short, we want an approach that is universally applicable regardless of clothing used. Given that we view jujutsu as a true martial art (self defense), it is important to train in street clothes from time to time.
Definitely a classical Jujutsu technique as found in several old Jujutsu books and old art depictions of the techniques. Even when they were armor, that was how they perform the technique.
We do but not necessarily in the manner that most people think of when they think of "no gi" in common BJJ parlance. While we most frequently train in the traditional gi, we do semi-regularly train with street clothing. This is critical given that we train with the focus on practical self-defense. In these classes someone might wear a t-shirt, rashguard, polo shirt, hoodie, etc. The idea is to be able to learn how to apply these techniques in a way that has universal applicability. However, we don't make such a hard idealogical divide between "gi" techniques and "no gi" techniques. Rather, we have the techniques and we apply the grips and techniques that are available to us based on what is presented to us. I hope that makes sense.
The short answer is yes. The longer is a bit more complicated. Given that Judo comes from classical schools of jujutsu. So in a very abridged way, Judo was influenced (completely drawn from) jujutsu...and now judo, especially pre-WW2 Judo, has a major influence on many jujutsu systems, including our own. At the risk of sounding like a cheap plug, this is a topic I discuss at much greater length in my book titled, "The Founding of Jujutsu & Judo in America" which is available on Amazon in hardcopy, paperback, and eBook. All the best to you and thanks for the interest!
Thank you for your kind words and support! I hope you'll continue to follow our work here on RU-vid and elsewhere. On a side note, you mentioned studying Budoshin Jujitsu. I assume this is the Budoshin organized by Professor George Kirby? If so, it was a pleasure to interview him for over 3 hours back in 2021. He was one of 5 individuals I selected to interview in my best-selling book titled, "The Founding of Jujutsu & Judo in America." In any case, thank you again. All the best!
This is the Jukido style of Jujitsu, founded by Shihan Arel in 1959. You can learn more about it on our website at www.floridajukido.com or by getting a copy of my book (which is broader than our style but does include some significant information on it) on Amazon. If interested, the title is "The Founding of Jujutsu & Judo in America." Here is a link if you are inclined: a.co/d/bKTz1ce Either way, thank you for your interest in our work. Hope you'll continue to follow what we're up to here on RU-vid! All the best! 🙏 🥋
While I haven't done much deep research on Juko Ryu, I have some vague awareness of this style of jujutsu. Both Juko Ryu and Jukido are jujutsu systems but outside of this there is no direct connection between the two systems. Two difference branches of the jujutsu tree.
Nice. Looks something like my style, Atemi Ryu Ju-Jitsu. Only differnce is that we usually move to the outside or inside to limit chances of betting hit.👍🥋
Sounds like a great system. 😃 This this Atemi Ryu Ju-Jitsu connected with Eric Pariset from France? I'm familiar with his work. However, I think his system was labelled "Atemi Ju-Jitsu." I'm not sure if they included the traditional "ryu" in the name. In any case, thank you for sharing!
Absolutely. It is an essential component of our training method. We have "suite" of sparring methods in our system of jujutsu. The format we use most frequently is standard randori (traditional jujutsu / judo style sparring). However, we do also expand upon this format to include striking techniques as well (sometimes called jiyu-randori). From time to time we also do karate style kumite. There are also some isolated forms are sparring too such as "thrower vs. puncher" or groundwork specific sparring. In short, the answer is yes. While we don't do so for sport, points, trophies...we still require that resistance, aliveness, and pressure testing.
No danger…when executed exactly correctly. The problem is the unacceptably high risk in any kind of live sparring when either partner gets out of alignment, and then you’re dealing with a horrific knee injury that is likely career ending.
This is precisely why at our dojo we don't generally allow this technique in randori (sparring). There is also a progression that allows for safety in learning and practicing the technique. No denial that there is danger associated with the technique, especially when applied against resistance. Nonetheless, the technique is undeniably a part of the technical heritage of jujutsu / judo and shouldn't be lost due to competition regulations.
Can I please respectfully ask you a question. Why would you parry to the inside of the arm pushing it out and away from you when you are only going to rotate it back in for the arm drag? Why would you not parry across the outside of the teaching arm and into the arm drag? I’ve always parried into the arm for many many years and wondered if those was particular reason why you did it the opposite way? Thank you.
Thank you for the question and doing so in the true martial arts of spirit of respect and seeking understanding. I appreciate this approach. In truth, I'm not sure I'm fully understanding the question. It seems like you might be referring to the arm-drag video we shot as a part of the POLICE JUJITSU series and not this video (but admittedly, I might be completely misreading/understanding). This video is on the standing arm lock (waki-gatame) doesn't have much of an arm drag component (again, unless I'm misunderstanding what you are referring to). What I can provide is a general answer to the type of question you put forward. The general answer is that in my teaching approach and our style of jujitsu, we seek to have a very comprehensive range that explores all possibilities. In this sense, we might have our Plan A or preferred way of doing things but also try to "build in" a certain amount of flexibility/adaptability that is inherent in the art of jujitsu. So, we try to avoid the "we do it this way" and rather try to think in terms of "we CAN do it this way but it can also be done this way too." Given the dynamic nature of fighting (which is usually more dynamic then a teaching demonstration), nuanced changes occur... pushes, pulls, resistance at a particular angle, etc. that necessities that we can go inside, outside, down, up, push, pull, strike, throw, choke, etc. So, in short, the demonstration of one particular application is not a dismissal of all other potential options or even saying that a particular application is the option one should look forward. Rather, it is one possibility on a spectrum based on a multitude of factors that may or may not be obvious during a demonstration. I apologize for answering a specific question with a general answer but given my inability to totally get at the heart of your original question, this is the best I could do at this moment. Thank you again and all the best to you and your students! 🥋
Yes, changes to kumi-kata (gripping methods) are always possible including the variations you mentioned. Thanks for the interest in our work and channel! 🥋
Ninja Taijutsu is synonymous with Jujutsu, as Jujutsu historically has been the hand-to-hand art of the Japanese military prior to the introduction of Okinawan Karate to mainland Japan. Great video and technique!
