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History of Jiu-jitsu and Judo

Jiu-Jitsu itself was developed in Japan during the Feudal period. It was originally an art designed for warfare, but after the abolition of the Feudal system in Japan, certain modifications needed to be made to the art in order to make it suitable for practice. During Feudal times, Jiu-Jitsu was also known as Yawara, Hakuda, Kogusoko, and an assortment of other names. The earliest recorded use of the word "jiu-jitsu" happens in 1532 and is coined by the Takenouchi Ryu (school). The history of the art during this time is uncertain because teachers kept everything secret to give their art a feeling of importance and then would change the stories of their art to suit their own needs. After the Feudal period in Japan ended (Jiu-jitsu was no longer needed on the battlefield), a way to practice the art realistically was needed, which is why Jigoro Kano (1860--1938), a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu, developed his own system of Jiu-Jitsu in the late 1800's, called Judo. Judo was helpful because it allowed practitioners the ability to try the art safely and realistically at the same time. The most important contribution Judo made to the practice of "Jiu-jitsu" was the concept of Rondori. Rondori was a form of sparing and contained a set of sportive rules that made practice safe, yet realistic. Because of the sportive outlet (rules that made practice safe), students of Jiu-jitsu from Kano's school were able to practice more frequently due to the fact that they were not always recovering from injuries. This multiplies the amount of training time for student's of Kano's school and drastically increased their abilities. Judo (Kano's version of Jiu-jitsu) was watered down from the complete form (of Jiu-jitsu), but still contained enough techniques to preserve its realistic effectiveness. The one problem that occurred was, in Kano's opinion, ground work was not as important as achieving the throw or take down, therefore ground fighting was not emphasized in Judo and became weak in that system. Judo also began placing too many rules and regulations on the art to make it more acceptable as an Olympic sport. Leg locks were not allowed, and when a fight went to the ground, a player had only 25 seconds to escape a hold or pin before the match was lost. These are a few of the rules that hindered Judo as a realistic form of self-defense. Then why did Judo flourish and why was it so great? Even with all the rules and restrictions, the time-tested principle of "pure grappler beats pure striker," still holds true. The fact remains that most fights, even those fights occurring between strikers with no grappling experience, end up in a clinch. You see the clinch in just about every boxing match, and hundreds of punches usually need to be thrown to end the fight with a strike, which gives the grappler plenty of opportunity to take his/her opponent to the ground, where a pure striker has no experience and is at the grappler's mercy. After a match-up between older styles of Jiu-jitsu and Judo at the Tokyo police headquarters, Judo was named the national martial art in Japan. It was the official art used by law enforcement in the late 1800's, and continues to be popular to this day. During World War II, many U.S. soldiers were exposed to the art of Judo and brought it back to America with them. The first issue of Black Belt magazine here in America (1961), featured a sketch of a Judo throw and was a special Judo issue. It wasn't until the birth of martial arts in Hollywood that the mystique of martial arts myths was catapulted in to the public eye on a large scale. Here in the U.S. especially, Bruce Lee was one of the greatest catalysts for martial arts in the world today. Bruce Lee was actually a student of Judo and did many studies on grappling while he was alive. He criticized traditional martial arts as being ineffective, but ironically spread more myths about martial arts through his movies than almost anyone in martial arts history. Jigoro Kano was the founder of Judo, which is made up of many styles of Jiu-jitsu whose masters Kano had studied with. The most notable were Jikishin-ryu, Kito-ryu, and later Fusen-ryu would be incorporated for its groundwork (ne waza) as Kano would ask the style's head master, Mataemon Tanabe for his syllabus. Yokiashi Yamashita (Kano's Chief assistant) would add his knowledge of Yoshin Ryu ju jitsu and Tenshin shinyo Ryu ju jitsu, both of which, he was a master. Jigoro Kano studied the judo of Jikishin-ryu and Kito-ryu, and incorporated some of their concepts into his original system, which he named Kodokan Judo. In 1912, Kano met with the remaining leader masters of Jiu Jitsu to finalize a Kodokan syllabus of training and kata. Aoyagi of Sosusihis Ryu, Takano, Yano, Kotaro Imei and Hikasuburo Ohshima from Takeuisi Ryu. Jushin Sekiguchi and Mogichi Tsumizu from Sekiguchi Ryu, Eguchi from Kyushin Ryu, Hoshino from Shiten Ryu, Inazu from Miura Ryu and finally, Takamatsu, a Kukkishin Ryu master, whose school specialized in weapons training.

Before the formal meeting between Kano and the grandmasters of Japan's greatest Jiu-jitsu schools, a defining event occurred, which is one of the most historically important pieces of the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu puzzle. By 1900, the Kodokan had been challenging other Jiu-Jitsu schools in sport competition and winning with throwing (standing) techniques. Much of the Kodokan's status was built on the throwing skills of Shiro Saigo, a practitioner of Oshikiuchi, the art of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu. Jigoro Kano had actually enlisted the help of Shiro Saigo in order to win a famous tournament at the Tokyo police headquarters in 1886. This tournament, mentioned briefly earlier in this chapter, was Judo (Kano's style of Jujitsu) vs. "old" Jujitsu. It is interesting to note that Kano's champion was not originally a Judo student at all, but a student of an older Jujitsu style, which in reality, defeated the purpose of having a Judo vs. Jujitsu tournament in the first place. Another Jiu-Jitsu style was the Fusen Ryu. Fusen was a school of Jiu-jitsu which specialized in Ground Work (Ne Waza). In 1900, the Kodokan challenged the Fusen Ryu school to a contest. At that time Judo did not have Ne Waza (ground fighting techniques), so instead they fought standing up, as Kano had been taught in both the Tenshin Shinyo Ryu and Kito Ryu systems he studied. Both Kito Ryu and Tenshin Shinyo Ryu had excellent striking skills and effective throws. When Kodokan Judo practitioners fought the practitioners of Fusen Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, the Kodokan practitioners realized that there was no way they could defeat the Kodokan Judoka standing, thus they decided to use their superior ground fighting skills. When the Kodokan fighters and the Fusen Ryu men began to fight, the Jiu-Jitsu practitioners immediately went to the guard position (lying on their backs in front of their opponents in order to control them with the use of their legs). The Kodokan Judoka didn't know what to do, and then the Fusen Ryu practitioners took them to the ground, using submission holds to win the matches. This was the first real loss that the Kodokan had experienced in eight years. Kano knew that if they were going to continue challenging other Jiu-Jitsu schools, they needed a full range of ground fighting techniques. Thus with friends of other Jiu-Jitsu systems, among them being Fusen Ryu practitioners, Kano formulated the Ne Waza (ground techniques) of Kodokan Judo which included three divisions: Katame Waza (joint locking techniques), Shime Waza (choking techniques), and Osae Waza (holding techniques). This all occurs shortly before Judo arrives in Brazil, and serves as an excellent suggestion as to why Brazilian Jiu-jitsu contains a higher percentage of techniques on the ground than most styles of Jiu-jitsu or Judo. Thus, we find ourselves faced with the impending development of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil.

Japanese and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

"What is the difference between Japanese (classical) Jiu-Jitsu (jujutsu) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?" The first and most important reason can be found in the art's history and is primary to all others discussed afterward. When you research the history of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, you will understand that it came from "Judo" in its time of renaissance. In the early 1900's, Judo was being developed from a variety of Jiu-jitsu styles in order to make it the most complete and effective martial art in the world. Some older Jiu-jitsu schools only focused on one area of fighting (some practiced primarily standing techniques) and had been left without a realistic battlefield testing ground for hundreds of years. If you recall the history of Judo's beginning, you know that it was made up of mostly standing techniques at first, from Kito Ryu Jiu-jitsu and a few other styles. This alone was not enough, so the groundwork of Fusen Ryu was added, making it more complete. When you say "traditional" or "Japanese" Jiu-jitsu, you are referring to only one of these Jiu-jitsu styles, which is incomplete alone. When you say Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, you are referring to the best techniques from a wide variety of styles. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on techniques that are easy to learn in a very short period of time. The techniques taught in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are also effective and have been tested on knowledgeable martial artists who are not cooperating. A small amount of simple but high percentage techniques makes the difference. If all you do is practice five or six techniques, you will be very good at them in a year or so, but if you have to divide your time between a hundred or more techniques, you will most likely be a jack of all trades and a master of none in a year's time. The differences in the two styles of Jiu-Jitsu are not necessarily in the technique, but in the practice and application. First of all, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a very sophisticated ground-game, where Japanese Jiu-Jitsu places importance on standing techniques, as does Judo. Judo as a sport does not allow leg locks, where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does. Sport rules for Judo dictate that if a player has been pinned by his/her opponent for twenty-five seconds, he or she will lose the match. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has no time restraints on ground positions and stalling most often occurs while standing. Older styles of Jiu-Jitsu (often spelled jujutsu or jujitsu) are usually preceded with their style name or Ryu (the Japanese word for "style"). These Ryu of Jiu-Jitsu were developed long ago and have no sport application.

To really understand the differences between Brazilian and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, one must research the history of both arts. In particular the birthing of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Carlos Gracie, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's founder, who was an avid boxer. Most Japanese Jiu-Jitsu fighters were studying traditional Karate strikes, which are much different from that of a boxer. Maeda, the man who introduced Gracie to Jiu-Jitsu, was also a student of Judo, which at the time was considered an updated version of Jiu-Jitsu, or Kano 's Jiu-Jitsu. As discussed previously, the Judo that the Gracie family was introduced to was a Judo whose focus had turned to ground fighting in recent years. This ground fighting came from only one style of Jiu-jitsu (Fusen Ryu), the other styles that made up Judo had not focused on ground work, so as their practice continued, they stayed to their traditional roots, which considered mainly of standing techniques. While older styles of Jiu-jitsu stuck to their core curriculums, Judo soon forgot about experience and turned its attention to gaining world wide exposure as an Olympic sport, which would eventually restrict the once great art and cause it to focus once again on primarily standing techniques. Maeda was also exposed to western wrestling, as he had encountered one wrestler in particular at the West Point Military Academy in New York, and had more experience fighting throughout Europe and the Americas than any other Japanese fighter of that time. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a progressive style of Jiu-Jitsu; once a technique is developed and used in competition, other JiuJitsu players begin to design counters to that technique, and counters to those counters, which allows Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to evolve freely. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu players do not prepare for the untrained opponent; they assume that their opponent may be more technical.

Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu

Ju soft, gentle, Ko hard, strong Shin Sprit so Jukoshin is the sprit of gentle and strong. Jukoshin was developed by Soke Bryan Cheek and other jiu-jitsu masters from around the world. Wile it is a relatively new form of jiu-jitsu it has been is recognized as a modern western martial art, with Japanese origins, and is accepted as such by the International Society of Headfounders and Headmasters. All though new, this style can be found in over 60 countries world wide and this number grows each year.

10th Dan Jiu-jitsu 8th Dan kobudo 7th Dan Judo

Soke Bryan Cheek

Started training in the martial arts at the age of 8 years in 1959, therefore now some 46 years within the martial arts. Studied both Judo and Jiu-Jitsu and at the age of 21 years opened his first Dojo, teaching both of these arts. Competed in Judo at most levels and achieved many awards, trophies etc. over 350 different competitions. Developed and founded the World Elite Black Belt Society in 2001, this organization has some 60 countries affiliated. Was voted "Best British Martial Arts Instructor- 1994" Inducted to the WKF "Black Belt Hall of Fame - 1998" Inducted to the "International Black Belt Hall of Fame - 2001" Inducted to the "American Black Belt Hall of Fame - 2003" Inducted as "Youshike Soke" in the International Society of Headfounders and Headmasters - 2004 Have taught the martial arts in over 30 countries worldwide, including the Russian Tax police, St. Petersburg. The Federal Police - Moscow, the Canadian Police, Ukrainian Special Forces, and various other military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Qualified world examiner for Jiu-Jitsu, and technical advisor to many martial arts organizations. Founded Jukoshin Ryu International 2003.

Soke Bryan Cheek Lineage

Soke Bryan Cheek born 1951, attained his black belt (first Dan) in Judo after 11 years of trainings in 1969 from his Sensei, Japanese Master Otani Matsutaru. His trainings under Matsutaru Otani started in 1964. Having become one of his best English students, Soke Bryan Cheek trained under Master Matsutaru Otani until Matsutarus death in 1977. The last grade, gained from Otani Matsutaru, was 4th Dan in the art of Judo. After that the leadership of the Society of Judo was passed to his son, Robin Otani (the present British Judo Council President), who graded Soke Bryan Cheek to 5th and 6th Dan in the art of Judo. From 1969 till 1970 Soke Bryan Cheek had an opportunity to train under outstanding Japanese Master Kenshiro Abbe (1975 - 1985), the holder of 8th Dan in Judo, 6th Dan in Kendo, Kudo, Aikido and Karate; Judo champion among 5th Dan holders and absolute Japan Champion in year 1933. Abbe Sensei was the youngest Judo 3rd, 4th and 5th Dan holder and Japan Judo champion in its history (18 years old). Soke Bryan Cheek opened his first dojo in London in 1972. The Judo Ippon club was famous for its rigid old Judo practices; it was considered shameful to win a fight without ippon. Sacrifice throws were considered not correct, as they were dangerous in a real life, not sport, fighting. Kosen judo wrestling was also practiced intensively in the dojo. Many of Judo Ippon students were successful in tournaments, and Soke Bryan Cheek himself became fivefold British National Judo Champion. After having achieved Master qualification in Judo, Soke Bryan Cheek began to seriously to engage in Ju Jutsu training. He trained under a specialist Committee headed by Professor James Blandell (the founder of British Ju Jutsu Association, consequently founded WJJF) and Professor Robert Clark. The name of style practiced was Juko Ryu Ju Jutsu - was borrowed during the relationships with Jukokai International and its leader Rod Socharnosky. The last grade, which Soke Bryan Cheek obtained from Robert Clark in 1993, was 6th Dan. Soke Bryan Cheek visited Japan to continue his training. Yasumoto Akiyoshi Sensei was Soke Bryan Cheeks leading Japanese Ju Jutsu Instructor. Approximately at the same time, having become Ju Jutsu International and World Kobudo Federation International Coordinator, Soke Bryan Cheek began to take part actively in establishing a new modern Ju Jutsu syllabus for those organizations. Soon Shihan Cheek became one of the most popular teachers of modern Ju Jutsu in Europe. In 1996 WKF International Grading Committee, consisting of a number of famous Ju Jutsu and Judo Masters of a high grade, unanimously conferred 7th Dan in Ju Jutsu and Judo to Soke Bryan Cheek. In 2000 Shihan Cheek left WKF and grounded his own organization - World Elite Black Belt Society or WEBBS. Many WKF branches separated with him. The same year WEBBS Representatives Council, consisting of 50 countries, on a collective basis conferred Soke Cheek 8th Dan in Jiu-jitsu. In 2003, taking into consideration numerous proposals, not only from WEBBS but from all his students worldwide, Soke Bryan Cheek designed a complex system of modern Ju Jutsu, in which are included all the practices and teaching methods gained from his years of experience. In 2005 Soke Bryan Cheek was promoted to 10th Dan and awarded the title of Soke of Jukoshin Jiu-jitsu Ryu. Today WEBBS unites more than 70 countries and 6 thousands members, approximately 800 of them are black belt holders. Among them more then 5 thousands of Jukoshin Ryu adherents. Aside from Judo and Ju Jutsu Soke Bryan Cheek also has training in special hand-to-hand fighting techniques and armed combat. He has been invited to carry out special training sessions for Special Forces (include government security service) of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and Canada. Many of his students are police officers. Soke Bryan Cheek was fivefold British Judo Nation Champion. His favorite techniques were seoi otoshi, harai goshi, de ashi barai, kataha jime and juji gatame. In 1994 British Budo Magazine nominated Bryan Cheek for Best British Martial Arts Instructor title. In 1996 his name was entered into WKF Hall of the Fame. The same time he was included into World Hall of the Fame (USA, Europe).

Soke Bryan Cheek has released a number of DVDs - 2 Power Ju Jutsu DVDs, 5 Ju-Jutsu Syllabus DVDs, 1 Kobudo DVD and 1 Junior Judo. Soke Bryan Cheek has published 2 books. One of them, Ground Control, was written in co-authorship with Richard Morris and another - Jukoshin Ryu Ju-Jutsu - by himself. Today Soke Bryan Cheek carries out Ju Jutsu and Judo training sessions in his London based dojo and carried out many Seminars, World Congresses, tournaments and performances all over the world.

People of Note in Soke Cheeks History

Master Matsutaru Otani
Matsutaru Otani himself started Budo trainings in childhood, attending Kendo at school as well as Ju Jutsu. In 1917 he moved to Ceylon, where he worked for 2 years, and practiced Ju Jutsu / Judo under Japanese Instructor Seizo Usui. Afterwards he moved to England, where he started to train under the first Japanese Kadokan Judo teacher in England. That was Hakoichi Aida Sensei, the student and assistant of Kano Jigoro. Having trained intensively for 5 years, in 1926 Otani became a student, friend and assistant of an outstanding Master Yukio Tani. Otani was at his side till the day he passed away in 1950. The last grade Otani gained from his Teacher was 4th Dan. He then obtained 5th Dan in Judo from Ichiro Hata. Only in 1945 did Otani Sensei open his first Judo club, and in 1948 that club turned into an Organization with its branches. It was also a part of the British Judo Association. After 6 years he became very disappointed in BJA primarily sports influences. Otanis clubs and those lead by his followers, left the BJA and continued to practice a more classical style of Judo. When Kenshiro Abbe came to England in 1955, Matsutaru Otani became his student and was promoted 6th Dan. In 1959 he became 7th Dan and became National Coach of the British Judo Council, taking over from Abbe Sensei. Judo training in Matsutaru Otani Society of Judo used to be carried out in a traditional manner, with an accent on applied self-defense techniques goshin jutsu usage. Initially, Otani Master was teaching Ju Jutsu, then gave prominence to Judo, but remained steady in old methods appliance, even for competitive disciplines. For instance, there was no selffalling during wrestling, except tomoe-nage and yoko sutemi nage. Makikomi techniques were not allowed at all. Moreover, any throw with a self-falling (except mentioned above) called for a punishment to its performer. Wrist and leg locks, which are absent in sport Judo, were free to use. As Matsutaru Otani aged he still continued to practice randori fights, maintained the tradition of his teacher - an eminent Japanese wrestler Yukio Tani. Matsutaru Otani had been fortunate to study under many of the greatest Judo Masters; including Sensei Kabumoto, Sensei Ishiguro, Sensei Kotani 9th Dan and was personally examined and graded by Shuichi Nagaoka 10th Dan, (The highest rank in Judo). After a distinguished teaching career Sensei Otani died in 1977.

Yukio Tani
Yukio Tani ( Tani Yukio, 1881 24 January 1950) was a Japanese jujutsu instructor and professional challenge wrestler. The precise details of Tani's early jujutsu training in Japan are unclear, but he is known to have studied at two Fusen-ryu dojo as well as at the "Handa School of Jiujitsu" in Osaka. Tani is also often said to have been a student of Tenjin Shinyo-ryu jujutsu. Beginning in late 1900, through the influence of Edward William Barton-Wright, the founder of Bartitsu, the nineteen year old Yukio Tani travelled to London and began appearing at music halls, giving demonstrations of jujutsu and placing challenges to all comers. On stage Tani was known as the "pocket Hercules" and was famous throughout all levels of London society. Along with fellow jujutsu practitioner Sadakazu Uyenishi, Tani was also employed as a jujutsu instructor at Barton Wright's "Bartitsu School of Arms and Physical Culture" at 67b Shaftesbury Avenue in London's Soho district. After breaking with Barton-Wright in 1903, Tani joined forces with veteran show business promoter William Bankier, who had himself been a music hall performer under the name "Apollo, the Scottish Hercules". Bankier managed Tani on the Music Hall circuit, where he would challenge anyone willing to test his skill. With the temptation of winning 1 for lasting each minute, for a bout of up to 5 minutes, or 5 to 100 for winning, there was never a shortage of challengers. The rules of these matches required Tani's opponents to wrestle according to competitive jujutsu rules, which meant that they had to avoid being forced to submit within a defined period of time. As the concept and practice of submission wrestling was foreign to most European wrestlers during this period, this did offer Tani a tactical advantage in his challenge matches. At 5 feet 6 inches (1.67m) Tani allegedly lost only one music hall match and that was to a fellow Japanese national (Taro Miyake in 1905. During one week at the Oxford Music Hall, Yukio Tani met and defeated thirty-three men, some of whom were well known continental wrestlers. In one six-month tour Tani defeated an average of 20 men a week, a total of over 500 challengers over the period of the tour.

In 1904 Tani and Miyake opened the Japanese School of Jujutsu that was located at 305, Oxford Street W, London. This school was to remain open for a little over two years, one of his pupils being the stage actress Marie Studholme. Tani also partnered with Miyake in co-authoring a book, "the Game of Jujitsu", which was first published in 1906. In 1918 Tani became the first professional teacher at the London Budokwai, initially teaching jiujitsu. During a visit to the Budokwai by Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan judo, in 1920, Tani was awarded the second-degree black belt rank in judo. Eventually Tani reached the rank of 4th-dan. Yukio Tani suffered a stroke in 1937 but continued to teach from the sidelines of the Budokwai mats until his death on January 24, 1950.

Kenshiro Abbe
Kenshiro Abbe ( Abe Kenshir?, 15 December 1915 1 December 1985)[a] was a prominent Japanese master of judo, aikido, and kendo. He introduced aikido to the United Kingdom in 1955, and founded the Kyushindo system. Abbe was a graduate of the famous Budo Senmon Gakko, having studied judo and kendo there. Following an illustrious early career in the martial arts, he served in the Imperial Japanese Army before and during World War II. He then trained in aikido under its founder, Morihei Ueshiba, for a decade. Abbe held dan ranks in several martial arts, most notably 8th dan in judo, 6th dan in aikido, and 6th dan in kendo. After introducing aikido to the UK, he established several Japanese martial arts councils there during the late 1950s. He returned to Japan in 1964 and remained there for most of the remainder of his life. There are contradictory accounts of Abbe's final years, but it appears that he was in poor spirits and poor health towards the end. Early life Abbe was born on 15 December 1915 in a village in Tokushima Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. He was the son of Toshizo Abbe, who was the local school's headmaster and a kendo instructor, and his wife, Kote Abbe. The couple had four sons and five daughters, and Abbe was the youngest child in the family. On 4 September 1919, when Abbe was not yet four years old, his father drowned in a flash flood while training in the mountains. A young schoolteacher, Manpei Hino, subsequently became a father figure for the young boy and introduced him to the martial arts, including sumo. Abbe went on to become a local school champion in sumo. In 1929, Abbe began learning judo from Kazohira Nakamoto, a former police officer. That same year, he was promoted to the rank of 1st dan in the art and, unusually, he reached 2nd dan the next year, and 3rd dan the year after that. Thus, at the age of 16, he became the youngest judo student ever promoted to 3rd danan honour he received directly from Shohei Hamano, an instructor of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (abbreviated to 'Butoku Kai' or 'Butokukwai'), which was the official governing body for Japanese martial arts. Abbe also became champion of the Tokushima High School Judo League that year. During his fifth year at the school, Abbe entered a regional tournament involving 30 towns, serving as captain for the team from the town of Kawashima. His speed and agility helped him to many victories, and he received the nickname 'Pegasus' accordingly. At his 1st dan judo examination, Abbe had caught the attention of Shotaro Tobata from the Butoku Kai, who had been refereeing at the event. Tobata had suggested to Nakamoto and Abbe that the young man should apply for entry to the renowned Budo Senmon Gakko (abbreviated to 'Busen,' and sometimes referred to as 'Busen College'), a specialist college for martial artists. With the additional help of a teacher named Nakano, Abbe now prepared for the entrance examination in Kyoto. Out of all the candidates, of which there were around 300 that year, 20 would be accepted into the judo programme and 20 into the kendo programme. Abbe performed well and was accepted into both programmes. Masahiko Kimura was perhaps Abbe's most famous opponent in judo competition In 1934, Abbe moved to Kyoto with his mother and his sister Toyoka so that he could attend Busen, training in both the judo and kendo programmes. Abbe learned kendo under the direction of Busen's head sword instructor, Kinnosuke Ogawa, a master who held the rank of 10th dan. He recalled that his instructor, at the age of 75 years, was so skilled that he could not be touched by any of the students or younger instructors. Every Saturday afternoon at Busen, following tradition, judo tournaments were held. Abbe fought five opponents in succession with each contest lasting five minutes, and he won all or almost all of these matches. In his first year at Busen, he was promoted to 4th dan in judo. In the autumn of his second year there, he was promoted to 5th dan, by which time he was reported to have been fighting 20 opponents in succession.

In May 1935, Abbe fought in the 5th dan division championship and defeated Masahiko Kimura. This match was one of only four professional career losses for Kimura, who was already well known as one of the best judo competitors in Japan, and would later gain further fame for defeating Hlio Gracie of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. According to biographers Keith Morgan and Henry Ellis, Kimura was heard to remark after the match that fighting Abbe was "like fighting a shadow." Abbe was listed at 5' 5" (168 cm) in height and 156 lb. (71 kg) in weight at the time; Kimura was only an inch taller, but much heavier at 187 lb. (85 kg). Two years later, during which time Kimura trained hard, he sought Abbe out at the Kodokan and soundly defeated him in a 20-minute practice session. While at Busen, Abbe also enrolled in Hajime Tanabe's philosophy class at Kyoto University (then known as Kyoto Teikoku Daigaku, or 'Kyoto Imperial University'). During this period, his sister Toyoka began studying the naginata under a female instructor named Mitamura (in Japan, this martial art has been practised almost exclusively by women since the Edo period), and she would continue practising that art for the rest of her life. Following graduation from Busen, Abbe became an instructor in judo at the college, as well as taking instructor positions with the Osaka police force and a high school in Kyoto. The Butoku Kai promoted him to 6th dan in judo in 1937. Military service In June 1937, Abbe enlisted in the Imperial Japanese Army, and was subsequently posted to a garrison in Manchuria. He served there for four years, during which time he was unable to continue training in judo but was able to practice kendo. While abroad, he began formulating his Kyushindo philosophy. His tour of duty ended in 1941, and he returned to Kyoto, where he met and married his wife Keiko. Abbe did not remain a civilian for long, however, since Japan entered World War II near the end of that year. Abbe was assigned to a training unit in Tokushima Prefecture, where he studied and mastered jkend (bayonet). It was around this time that he first met Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido, who had also trained in jkend. Ueshiba was around 60 years old at this time, around twice Abbe's age. Rogers, Ellis, and Eastman (2004) give the following account of their first meeting: Morihei Ueshiba had a profound influence on Abbe's development in the martial arts It was during a train journey in Japan that Abbe first met Ueshiba. Abbe didn't know who he was and he reacted to Ueshiba looking at him, saying: "What are you staring at, old man?" Ueshiba replied: "I know who you are," to which Abbe modestly retorted: "Everyone knows me, I am Kenshiro Abbe, Champion of All Japan." Ueshiba then introduced himself as the Founder of Aikido, and was told by Abbe that he didn't look strong enough to be a martial arts master. Ueshiba then offered Abbe his little finger, and said: "But young man, you look very strong indeed. Please break my finger." Abbe at first declined, but eventually accepted the challenge, presumably to shut the old man up. Abbe claimed that, as he took hold of the old man's finger and tried to break it, he found himself on the floor of the carriage and totally immobilised. Whilst on the floor Abbe asked Ueshiba for permission to study under him. Morgan and Ellis (2006) give a slightly different account: While travelling on a train Abbe noticed an older man staring at him who then asked if he was a 5th Dan Judo. Abbe replied Why yes, how did you know that? Because you have the build of a 5th Dan. So who are you? Kenshiro replied: Everyone knows who I am, I am Kenshiro Abbe, Judo champion of all Japan! Yes, I can see that, the old man replied. The old man continued to talk to Kenshiro much to his annoyance as he wanted to get some sleep. Eventually, the old man put a finger in Kenshiros face, You are so powerful, break my finger! Kenshiro was only too happy to oblige. He took the finger, expecting to snap it like a twig, and wham! He found himself on the carriage floor under the full control of the old man. The old man allowed Kenshiro to get back into his seat. Who are you? Kenshiro Abbe asked. I am Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Kenshiro Abbe was astounded at the technique of the old man and requested that he become his student. Abbe studied aikido under Ueshiba for 10 years, eventually reaching the rank of 6th dan in that art. During this period, the Abbes had two daughters: Junko and Noriko. In 1945, the Butoku Kai promoted Abbe to 7th dan in judo and 6th dan in kendo. Following the end of World War II, however, the Butoku Kai and Busen were both closed down. Abbe took up the position of a judo teacher for the Kyoto Prefectural Police Department. He became Chief Instructor of judo for the Kyoto police, and also taught at Doshisha University in that city. After the Abbes had a third daughter, Yayoi, Abbe resigned from the Kyoto police. During this period, he felt that judo in Japan was declining, and ended his association with the Kodokan in the 1950s. Europe Royal Albert Hall, where Abbe gave one of the earliest demonstrations of aikido in the UK

In 1955, Abbe travelled to the United Kingdom. He went at the invitation of the London Judo Society (LJS), and was the first master to teach aikido in the UK. That year, he demonstrated aikido at the LJS and at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Abbe came to experience two problems at the LJS: first, he felt that the students there were more concerned with competition than his theories, and second, he felt that the students did not treat him with the appropriate respect for someone of his rank and experience in the martial arts. According to the International Budo Council (IBC), he founded the IBC in 1955. Abbe proceeded to teach aikido at his own dojo (training hall), affectionately known as 'The Hut,' which was located behind a pub in Hillingdon, London. Training was rigorous and, due to Abbe's poor command of English, he would often make corrections by using a shinai (practice sword) to hit the body part that was out of place; Ellis recalled that Abbe would say, "My English is poor but my shinai speaks fluently." Abbe's approach to self-defence matched his no-nonsense approach to training, and was demonstrated when three youths tried to rob him one evening. Geoff Thomson (1998) wrote: He was walking down a quiet suburban street on his way home after his usual evening teaching session. He noticed three youths hovering several yards away on the opposite side of the street. When they approached him he was ready. "Give us your money, or you'll get hurt" said the leader of the three. Abbe looked at each one in turn, then casually took his wallet out of his jacket pocket, throwing it on the floor between himself and the antagonists. He pointed to the wallet and said, "I am prepared to die for that wallet, what about you?" The three would-be attackers looked at the wallet on the floor, then at Abbe and then at each other and then moved away. Abbe picked up his wallet and calmly walked home. Speaking about the incident, Ellis said, "Not a lot of love and harmony from Abbe sensei, simply an attitude and language these thugs understood." In 1958, Abbe founded the British Judo Council (BJC), and he went on to establish the British Aikido Council, British Karate Council, British Kendo Council, and British Kyudo Council. At this stage, he was travelling extensively through the UK and Europe, and also invited Japanese martial art masters to teach in the UK; these included Mitsusuke Harada (Shotokan karate) and Tadashi Abe (aikido). During this period, Abbe's family remained in Japan. Robinson (2007) wrote, "[he] did invite his family to live with him in London however they refused, apparently not at all attracted by the life style that Kenshiro offered them in England." Abbe was involved in a car accident in 1960 which left him with severe neck injuries that had lasting effects on his health. While the precise date is unclear, Abbe had been promoted to 8th dan by late 1960. Independent sources from the late 1960s include this rank with his name. In addition to his ranks in judo, aikido, and kendo, he held the rank of 5th dan in karate and dan ranks in kyd and jkend. In 1964, Abbe returned to Japan for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. While in his homeland, he met with Ueshiba, updated him on the progress of aikido in the UK, and asked him to send another instructor to the UK to continue teaching the art. In 1966, Ueshiba sent Kazuo (T. K.) Chiba to the UK to continue the work Abbe had begun. Henry O'Tani (2009) has stated that during Abbe's absence from the UK, a dismissed BJC senior executive and several senior instructors misappropriated his financial and organizational resources and set up their own BJC group.[19] In 1969, Abbe returned to the UK, but was distraught by the situation with this group that he had not authorized. When he asked former colleagues to help him rebuild the organization, they refused; he subsequently left the UK, never to return. Later life There are contradictory accounts of Abbe's last years in Japan. Morgan and Ellis (2006) state that he lived with his family for the remainder of his life, while Cavalcanti (2004) and Bagot (2007) claim that there were problems and that he ended up living apart from his family. Sources appear to agree, however, that Abbe was in poor spirits and poor health towards the end of his life. He suffered a stroke on 17 November 1985, and was hospitalized.

Abbe died on 1 December 1985 in Japan. According to at least two sources, he had chosen to donate his body for medical education at Saitama University, so it was not immediately laid to rest. Abbe's funeral was held on 10 June 1986 at Zuiganji Temple, located south of Mount Bizan in Tokushima, and he was buried or commemorated at the family grave there. Robinson (2007) wrote, "Abbe was the master who introduced Kendo, Aikido, Karate, Kyodo, Jukendo, Iaido, Yarido and Naginatado to Europe yet he died almost totally alone and forgotten by most."

Professor Jack Britten

Jack was born in London, He was a pro boxer who eared money fighting in the boxing booths, the story goes that one of the japanesse instructors from the japanese ju-jitsu institute made a bet that he could beat jack ,when the Japanese professor beat jack , jack wanted to learn Ju-jitsu . Jack then started his ju-jitsu training in the Japanese ju-jitsu Institute in London at the Japanese Institute he studied under, Yukio Tani and Sadakazu Uyenishi, and other Japanese. Sometime in 1921 he came to Liverpool and opened a pet shop in Smithdown Place, and above which he established a Ju-Jutsu School. Later in the 1930s he moved to Shiell Road, Kensington, Liverpool, taking over a very large house that had 5 tatami rooms. His's dojo was called The Alpha Ju-Jitsu Institute, and until his death it remained a full time school teaching the same system he was taught by the first Japanese instructors. He did not go down the Kano Kodokan (Judo) road. As with many men in his position he was an instructor to a variety of constabularies. In the 50's,60's,70's many of his students would go on to make their mark on Jujutsu and Karate. Professor Jack Britten died in 1976 ,

Professor James Blundell

(Written by his son) In the early days before the Second World War, he travelled all over the world, mainly to Eastern ports, where he was first introduced to many fighting systems. He was so taken by the speed, agility and techniques of these people, there was a burning passion to learn. In the early days there were no container ships as there are now, in many ports cargo was unloaded and reloaded by hand for the return trip, and often this took anything from 2-8 weeks for the ship to be ready to sail. He wouldn't spend all his time in dockside bars with many of his shipmates, instead he travelled inland to small towns and villages, seeking out elders of families who taught fighting systems, many of which will never be seen again. Many systems are passed down from father to son and were taught within the clan, so to speak. My father told me many stories of his full and eventful life, especially of his life at sea and his treks on foreign soil. The following paragraphs of this article are small, true extracts of his life, which he has described to me over the years. On his many visits to Singapore, he stayed and trained with Master Kim, a Chinese gentleman with extraordinary gifts. He described to me in great details his first meeting with this gentleman. Master Kim owned a small shop which sold antiques and curious articles. He usually stood outside his shop, arms folded, studying the people who passed by. My father told me this was the only man he had ever met who actually possessed a sixth sense. Master Kim unfolded his arms pointed to him and beckoned my father into the shop. My father felt no fear of this man only strange exaltation. After a few minutes of wandering around the shop Master Kim ushered my father through a curtain at the back of the shop. A small dojo awaited him, the walls adorned with weapons and masks of various sizes. He knew what my father was looking for. My father told me that Master Kim was his one and only true instructor although he had several in his quest for knowledge. Master Kim was an old Chinese man who had fled his own country because of the uprising there, and fearing for the safety of his own family he settled down in Singapore. Another of his stories centred when he sailed into Rio De Janeiro, where he fought a local boxing champion. On the streets of Rio in the late '30s bare knuckle fist fights were big business, and many dollars were betted on the outcome of the fights. Prof. Blundell used his own Ju Jitsu techniques to defeat him, and was carried aloft by his shipmates back to his ship. In the Second World War my father ferried British troops back and forth to wherever they were needed in the world but the war did not alter Prof. Blundell from his quest for knowledge of the martial arts, even though he was torpedoed twice, once by a German U-Boat, in the North Atlantic. The second time he was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine he was adrift in an open boat for ten days and survived only on dog biscuits and water for that period of time. Out of the 15 men who entered the lifeboat with him, only two survived.

When he finally finished his travels, he settled down, and found employment with the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company on a salvage vessel which patrolled the River Mersey and outer regions and was based in his home town of Liverpool at the Pier Head. Throughout Prof. James Blundell's career as a martial artist, he has raised thousands of pounds for charity, giving exhibitions all over Great Britain. He has stamped his own identity on Ju Jitsu in this and many other countries, being the founder member and chairman of the British Ju Jitsu Association which he resurrected back in the 1950s. Operating from the Lowlands Ju Jitsu Club, West Derby, Liverpool, which Prof. Blundell also taught from, he has produced some of the most talented and respected Ju-Jitsuka in the western world. His junior classes in the 1960s and 1970s were a tribute to his talent for handling children. Indeed the students came from all over England in coaches and mini buses to seek his expert tuition. Many instructors around the world have been taught by him and have adopted his syllabus, which has stood the test of time in a changing martial arts world. Although he had been semi-retired from Ju-Jitsu for some years because of a stroke which left him partially paralysed, he could still tell you if you were going wrong in a particular technique and he would correct you, and he often sat on grading panels doing gradings from white to black belt. But in the end he had a second stroke which proved fatal and the messages of condolence at his funeral came from near and far, in respect of a man who was a pioneer of Ju-Jitsu in the country.

Koketsu Kai The Tigers Den

The name of your club is Koketsu Kai- Tigers Den Jiu-jitsu and Grappling. Koketsu means Tigers Den, Kai means association or club. The Jukoshin style is based on the principle of the five S Skill, Strength, Speed, Suppleness and Stamina. The tiger is one the foremost animal figures in martial arts and as the greatest of the hunting cats is the epitome of all of five S qualities. There is also a Japanese saying Koketsu ni irazunba koji wo ezu literally meaning If you do not enter the tiger's cave, you will not catch its cub. or without risk there cannot be reward. Koketsu also has other meanings such as, blood and sweat, hard won rewards and dangerous place. While our club is NOT a dangerous place we do study a martial or military art which has certain risks associated with it. The properties of Koketsu are the properties I envision for our club.

Rules of the Dojo

1. Rei/Bow on entering and leaving the dojo. 2. No footwear in the Dojo. 3. No jewelry in the Dojo. 4. Personal hygiene is paramount. 5. No anti-social behavior. 6. Treat training partners with respect. 7. Address teachers correctly. 8. Never leave the Dojo without the teachers permission. 9. Fingers and toe nails to be kept short. 10. Remember that you came here to learn.

Jukoshin Code of Conduct

1. The safety of all who study with us is paramount. 2. Treat all you encounter with respect. 3. Respect yourself and your art. 4. Set and maintain a high standard of discipline for yourself and your students. 5. Maintain a clean, safe and friendly environment for practicing your art. 6. The Technical Representative of any country is the voice of Jukoshin Ryu in that country. 7. Jukoshin Ryu members must not undertake seminars or teaching activities in a foreign country without consulting with the Technical Representative for that country. 8. All seminars/activities presented under the Jukoshin Ryu International banner must be authorized and cleared through both the home nations official representative, and International Headquarters in London. 9. Failure to follow the Code/Protocol could result in dismissal from Jukoshin Ryu International. 10. Soke Bryan Cheek retains the final authority on this and other matters within the organization.

Belt Levels
White Belt (Novice): This is the beginning belt where everybody starts; it is probably the most important belt of all, as it is the belt that starts you down the path of martial arts. Yellow belt (Novice): A yellow belt indicated that you now have a grasp of the basics. As the saying goes you must crawl before you can walk the yellow belt shows that you now know how to crawl. Most of the techniques at the yellow belt level start with you already in contact with your opponent. Orange belt (novice): This belt expands on the basics you learned at yellow and shown that you now have a fairly strong knowledge of the basics. Orange belt starts to add a little more movement to its techniques but still has many techniques with you already in contact with your opponent. Green belt (novice): This is the make or break belt. If you can get your green belt then there is no reason that you should not be able to achieve the rank of black belt. At this point you have stopped crawling and have finally started to walk. The techniques at this level are starting to become more dynamic, were distances need to be closed before the technique can be applied. Blue belt (Intermediate): The blue belt level expands on the techniques learned in green. A blue belt has a strong knowledge of both the yellow and orange belt levels which goes beyond simple performance of the techniques. Purple belt (Intermediate): This is the level where you step into the ranks of the senior students. The title of Sempai is usually granted at this level. A purple belt has strong knowledge of all of the novice level techniques. Brown belt (Intermediate): You are now at the top of the intermediate level belts; your black belt is now in sight. At brown belt the focus of the syllabus turns more towards the throws, both new throws and improving on the quality of previously learned throws. Shodan-ho (Advanced): This is a probationary belt between the student level and the teacher Sensei level. This level is a bridge between the brown belt and black belt; it continues teaching the more technical throws as well as self defence vs. weapons. This level is denoted by a black belt with white bars. Shodan (1st Dan) (Advanced): You have now reached the level where you can assume the title of Sensei teacher This level shows that you know and can remember all the techniques from yellow to black and can perform the novice level techniques at a high level. This level is denoted by a black belt with one stripe. Nidan (2nd Dan) (Advanced): At this level you now have the ability to perform both the novice and intermediate techniques at a high level. By this level you have now learned to perform most of the previous syllabus both right and left handed. The syllabus focuses mostly on weapons training. This level is denoted by a black belt with two stripes. Sandan (3rd Dan) (Advanced): This is a very important level as you can now grade students to the black belt level. You are now at the top of the advanced levels and have learned the entire syllabus. It will take further hard work, dedication and many more years of training before the master level may come your way. The syllabus at this level centers on weapons training, jo staff, tonfa and knife. This level is denoted by a black belt with three stripes. Yondan (4th Dan) and Godan (5th Dan) (Expert): 4th Dan and above are the Expert levels. You have shown a very high level of knowledge and ability of the syllabus and have sot out knowledge that goes beyond the syllabus. Often the title of Renshi is given at these levels. These levels are denoted by a black belt with red bars. Rokudan (6th Dan) to Hachidan (8th Dan) (Master): At these levels you have mastered many if not most of the techniques with in the Jukoshin syllabus. These levels are denoted by a red belt with white bars. Kudab (9th Dan) and Judan (10th Dan) (Grand Master): At these levels you have gained mastery of all aspects of the Jukoshin Jiu-jitsu Ryu syllabus. These levels are denoted by a red belt.

The Origins of Dan Ranking

The dan ( dan?) ranking system is a Japanese mark of level, which is used in traditional fine arts and martial arts. Originally invented in a Go school in the Edo period,[1] this system was later applied to martial arts by Kano Jigoro, the founder of judo and later introduced to other East Asian countries.[2] In the modern Japanese martial arts, holders of dan ranks often wear a black belt, those of higher rank also red-and-white and red belts. Dan ranks are still given in arts such as the strategy board games Go and Renju, the art of flower arrangement (ikebana), and tea ceremony. The character of Dan ( dan?) is used in Japanese to mean step or grade, and is commonly equated with degree. However, the origin of the Chinese character, pronounced dun in modern Pinyin, was used to mean "phase". Dan rank is often used along with the lower rank system, Ky ( Ky?) rank. There are other methods of assessing rank in Japanese martial systems, of particular note is the older, menkyo system.

History

The dan ranking system was invented by Honinbo Dosaku (1645-1702), a professional go player in the Edo period.[3] Prior to the invention, top-to-bottom ranking was evaluated by comparison of handicap and tended to be vague. He valued the then highest title holder, Meijin at 9 Dan. Dosaku was likely inspired by an ancient Chinese go ranking system (9 Pin Zhi) and earlier court ranking system (nine-rank system), although these enumerate in reverse order to seniority. Dan ranks were transferred to martial arts by Kano Jigoro (1860-1938), the founder of judo. Kano started the modern rank system in 1883 when he awarded shodan (the lowest dan rank) to two of his senior students (Shiro Saigo and Tsunejiro Tomita). Prior to this, martial arts schools awarded progress with less frequent menkyo licenses or secret scrolls.[4] There was still no external differentiation between ydansha (black belt ranks) and mudansha (those who had not yet attained a dan grade). Different athletic departments within the Japanese school system were already using markers of rank, most notably in swimming where advanced swimmers wore a black ribbon around their waists.[5] Kano adopted the custom of having his ydansha wear black obi (belts) in 1886. At that time, these obi were not the belts karateka and jdka wear today; the students were still practicing in kimono. They wore the wide obi still worn with formal kimono. In 1907, Kano invented the modern keikogi (practice uniform), and its modern obi in white for mudansha and black for yudansha. The system of coloured junior belts was introduced later by Mikonosuke Kawaishi in Europe in 1935. The basic progression of the colours and tip colours (e.g., white yellow green blue brown black) facilitated dyeing the same belt. In Kendo the dan system was recently changed so that 8th dan is the highest attainable rank. Unlike Judo, all dan promotion within the ZNKR, IKF and its member countries is by examination. Whereas dan grades are awarded for technical ability, there is a parallel Shogo system awarding Renshi, Kyoshi, Hanshi, against suitability as a role model to some members of the Kodansha ranks of 6th, 7th and 8th dan. Renshi and Kyoshi are awarded on written examination and Hanshi by election. There is some debate amongst non-Japanese kendoka about the fairness of the Kyoshi test, which unlike the equivalent for Renshi, must be written in Japanese. Although the dan system is distinctly Japanese, it has been adopted by many other martial arts styles. The dan system and the well-known symbol of a black-belt have been absorbed into common usage to represent a person with aboveaverage or highly-trained skills in a particular discipline. A unique variation is Okinawan Isshinryu Karate. The oldest practitioners are Americans who have taught thousands of people in the US since 1957. Consequently, there are over 10 Isshinryu associations and several legitimate 10th dans in the Isshinryu system world wide- as many as 15 at last countall with 40- 50 years experience as instructors.

(Excerpt taken from Wikipedia)

Titles
The titles below are typically granted at the levels indicated below, but are not automatic up on obtaining that level. Sempai: Senior Student, this is typically awarded at purple belt. A Sempai is to assist the Sensei in the day to day instruction of the lower level students and to set a good example with regard to attendance, conduct (both on and off the mat) and technical skill. Sensei: Teacher, this is typically awarded at black belt, 1st dan. A Sensei is to encourage and assist in the development of all students, ensure safe training facilities and atmosphere, provide and follow a structured program, to be honest with their students and accept their mistakes and failings, to continue their training and to pass as much of their knowledge to their students. Renshi: Polished Expert, this is typical awarded at the master level of black belt, 4th dan. A Renshi has the same duties as a Sensei but also ensure that his senior students, Sensei, are continuing in their growth and training. A Renshi will also likely be involved in the overall workings of the style. Kyoshi: Assistant Professor, this is typical awarded at the master level of black belt, 6th dan. A Kyoshi has the same duties as a Sensei or Renshi but will likely have a much larger body of students, not just the students at his dojo, to assist in their growth and training. A Kyoshi will also likely be involved in the overall workings of the style to a greater extent than a Renshi. Hanshi: Professor, this is typical awarded at the master level of black belt, 8th dan. This is the highest title one can be granted aside from Shihan or Soke. Similar to Kyoshi the Hanshi will likely play a major role both locally and through the style as a whole. Shihan: Chief Instructor this is awarded to only one person in each country, usually at 5th or 6th dan., based on his ability to organize and teach the syllabus. A Shihan is responsible for maintaining the standards of the syllabus in their country. Soke: Head of the System there can only be one at any given time and this title is handed on to the appropriate candidate on the retirement of the current Soke. The Soke is responsible for the overall running, structure and syllabus of the organization. The Soke has the final decision regarding all maters with in the style. All titles above Sensei can be combined with the Sensei title, example: Renshi Sensei, Kyoshi Sensei, Hanshi Sensei or Shihan Sensei.

Jukoshin Syllabus
(Yellow belt to 3rd Dan)

Yellow Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 3 months Dojo Etiquette Bowing on entering and leaving dojo, 3 bows to start and finish class Folding Gi, Tying Belt, Back Breakfall, Side Breakfall 1.Breaking front hair grab Grab wrist, kick knee, knife hand strike elbow, shoulder lock, punch ear finish. 2. Breaking rear hair grab Strike top of hand, grind knuckles, grab thumb and pinky fingers, turn thumb up, step out, finger lock, kick groin finish. 3. Breaking lapel grab Trap wrist, step to opposite knee, open hand strike throat, step back, wrist lock, kick ear finish. 4. Breaking front strangle Turn to the side (horsemans stance), protect face with left hand, strike down with right arm, right back fist, right kick groin, right punch head finish. 5. 2 basic blocks with strikes to body a) Cross block with double back fist to body b) Upward rising block with double strike to floating ribs 6. 2 basic blocks with kicks to body a) S block with kick to knee b) Outside forearm block with toe kick to solar plexus 7. Straight arm lock Break balance to the side, step under arm, grab wrist and turn, straight-arm lock, grab hand and turn, take over shoulder to ground, strikes to finish. 8. Breaking ground strangle between legs Push head, strike kidneys with heals, lock legs over arms behind head, double arm lock, tilt to side, strike groin finish. 9. Breaking ground strangle astride body Strike kidneys, twist arms and roll off, knee groin, leg stretch, punch head finish. 10. Outside Hock (Japanese name: Osoto-gari) Left hand stance, S block, strike neck and tilt head, outside hock throw, strikes to finish. 11. Inside hock (Japanese name: Ouchi-gari) Right hand stance, cross block, forearm strike neck, inside hock throw, kick throat, stomp head finish. 12.Combination throw inside hock to outside hock throw Inside hock, uki steps out, outside hock, strikes to finish. 13. Breaking rear strangle - hip throw (Japanese name: O-goshi) Protect head, elbow, hip throw, kneeling arm lock, strikes to finish. 14. Hip throw (Japanese name: O-goshi) Right hand stance, cross block, strike ribs, hip throw, strikes to finish. 15. Kata of blocks Right foot stays stationary, preformed left side first then right Upward rising block, Cross block, S block, O block, Downward block, X block up, X block Down, Palm heel block

Orange Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 4 months Front Breakfall Front Rolling Breakfall Rear Rolling Breakfall Principle of balance (Kusushi - no Kata) Front, back, left, right, back-left, back-right, front-left, front-right 1.Escapes from wrist grabs 2.Escape from front bear hug - nerve point Trap head, nerve point at ear, take to ground, strike to finish. 3. Escape from rear bear hug - step back, pull leg Step back, pull leg, break knee, kick groin, kick neck, pass legs, strikes, stomp head finish. 4. Breaking front strangle - twist arms, septum nerve point Twist arms, septum nerve point take to ground, kicks to finish. 5. Breaking rear strangle - body drop (Japanese name: Tai-otoshi) Protect head, elbow, body drop throw, strike, kneeling wrist lock, strike to finish. 6. Hip throw (Japanese name: O-goshi) Left hand stance, S-block, punch to chest, hip throw, punches to finish. 7. Straight arm lock - on forearm, take to ground Left hand stance, double downward palm block, back fist, straight arm lock, take to ground, strike groin to finish. 8. Wrist lock - from push to chest Lock Ukis wrist with opposite hand, lean in for lock, take to ground, strike to finish. 9. Breaking ground strangle between legs - spine lock Push head, grapevine legs, turn head and roll over on top of Uki, strike neck, groin, chest to finish. 10. Breaking ground strangle astride body - head into ground Strike kidneys, grab lapel, choke / pressure point, head into ground, roll Uki over, strike groin to finish. 11. Shoulder lock - from lapel grab Uki grabs lapel and punches, cross block, back fist, arm bar, knee head, shoulder lock, strike ear to finish. 12. Recumberant ankle throw - from kick to head Laying down, block kick to head, kick stomach, knee strike Ukis knee, recombinant ankle throw, kick groin to finish. 13. Arm lock in a standing position - upward rising block Left hand stance, upward rising block, arm lock, take to ground, strikes to finish. 14. Body drop throw (Japanese name: Tai-otoshi) Right hand stance, cross block, strikes to ribs, body drop throw, strike, kneeling straight arm lock. 15. Defense against kick to head - ankle lock Laying down, block kick to head, kick stomach, grab ankle, chop leg takedown, ankle lock, shift to kneeling position, punch kidneys, palm strike head to finish. 16. Front scissor throw - outside block, kick to kidney and head (Japanese name: Mae Basami Nage) Outside block, kick stomach, front scissor throw, kick kidney, kick head to finish.

17. Counter to back arm and collar hold - twist & apply same lock Back arm and collar hold, turn, grab hand and strike groin, step around and apply back arm and collar hold to Uki, palm strike head to finish. 18. Nerve and pressure points Temple, neck, throat sternum 19.Strikes to body a) S block with palm heel to chin b) S block with elbow to stomach 20. Kicks to body a) Outside forearm block with side thrust kick to knee b) Outside forearm block with shin kick to thigh

Green Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 5 months Handstand Breakfall 1. Defence against kick to head - leg lock Prone, block kick to head, kick stomach, double leg take to ground, double leg lock, punch kidneys, palm strike head and stomp head to finish. 2. Arm lock in a standing position - outside block Outside palm block, palm strike head, arm lock, elbow strike to finish 3. Shoulder arm lock Left hand stance, S block, shoulder arm lock. 4. Wrist throw with lock - punch to stomach (Japanese name: Kote gaeshi) Left hand stance, fade back, palm block, kick stomach, wrist throw, kneel on arm strike groin, figure-print lock to finish. 5. Shoulder lock - strike medulla oblongata Left hand stance, downward block, strike medulla oblongata, knee, shoulder lock, strike ear finish. 6. Reclining leg throw with strikes - kneel down Right hand stance, upward rising block, elbow to ribs, reclining leg throw, strike groin, pass leg, punch kidney, strike head to finish 7. Breaking ground strangle - on arms Uki mounted and on your arms, buck off and strike groin to finish. 8. Breaking ground strangle - straight fingers Uki behind head, grab head, straight finger thrust to neck, roll opponent to side, knee head and strike to finish. 9. Body drop throw - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Tai-otoshi) Left hand stance, S-block with cat step to the side, strike, body drop throw, strikes to finish. 10. Full shoulder throw - cricket bat finish (Japanese name: Ippon-Seoinage) Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, straight arm lock, full shoulder throw, strike head, cricket bat finish. 11. Escape from bear hug - neck twist Twist neck, take Uki to ground, strike neck to finish. 12. Escape while held under the arms from the back - wrist lock Knuckle rub, elbow to head, turn out to wrist lock, kick to finish. 13. Escape while held over the arms from the front - inside hock (Japanese name: Ouchi-gari) Thumbs into hip joints, step back, knee groin, inside hock, kick throat, stomp to finish. 14. Escape while held over the arms from the rear - shoulder throw (Japanese name: Seoinage) Grab arms, raise your elbows and sink down, shoulder throw, stomp head to finish. 15. Stamp throw Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, stamp throw, kick, twisting arm lock to finish. 16. Escape from side headlock - apply arm lock Trap arm, turn out, strike groin, apply arm lock to finish. 17. Sweeping hip throw (Japanese name: Harai-goshi) Left hand stance, S block, kick, sweeping hip throw, stomp, cross over standing arm lock to Finish. 18. Escape while held by both wrists from behind - ankle throw Step on foot, ankle throw, kick head to finish.

19. Arm and shoulder throw Left hand stance, outside palm block, arm shoulder throw, shoulder and wrist lock to finish. 20. Nerve and pressure points (top of head / rear of neck / clavicle / neuralgic) 21. Lapel shoulder throw (Japanese name: Eri seoi nage) Right hand stance, cross block, strike neck, lapel shoulder throw, strikes to finish. 22. Spring hip throw (Japanese name: Hane-goshi) Left hand stance, knee, springing hip throw, strike, neck and shoulder lock to finish. 23. Rear scoop throw (Japanese name: Sukui-nage) Left hand stance, breast stroke block, knee, rear scoop throw, stomp spine to finish. 24. Leg throw with lock Right hand stance, upward rising block, strike, leg throw, kick groin, step on leg, leg lock, pass leg, strike kidney and stomp head to finish. 25. Front scissor throw - breast stroke block (Japanese name: Mae Basami Nage) Left hand stance, breast stroke block, knee, front scissor throw, leg lock, palm strike head and stomp head to finish. 26. Naked strangle - outside forearm block (Japanese name: Hadaka jime) 27. Single wing strangle - outside forearm block (Japanese name: Kataha jime) 28. 4 strikes to body Elbow / bottom fist / open hand / wrist 29. Scarf hold - from throw (Japanese name: Kesa gatame) 30. Shoulder hold - from throw (Japanese name: Kata gatame) 31.Cross over arm lock - from throw (Japanese name: jujigatame) 32. Rice bale throw (Japanese name: Tawara-gaeshi) Left hand stance, S block, strike stomach, rice bale throw, wrist choke, turn over, strike head to finish. 33. Double arm shoulder lock - from throw 34. Variations on kicks, 4 versions Side kick to knee, heel kick to back of leg, heel kick to back, front kick to groin. 35. Wrist locks 3 versions Flat hand / open hand / bottom fist 36. Basic ground grappling procedures 37. Development of blocks Kata

Blue Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 6 months 1. Half shoulder throw (Japanese name: Ippon-Seoinage) Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, half shoulder throw, strike, standing arm lock between legs to finish. 2. Leg throw with lock Left hand stance, upward rising block, strike ribs, leg throw, foot in throat, leg lock, strike groin to finish. 3. Crab claw scissors - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Kani Basami) Left hand stance, outside palm block, crab claw scissor throw, chop to neck to finish. 4. Escape while held over the arms from the front - outside hock throw (Japanese name: Osoto-gari) Knife hand strike sides, step back, knee to groin, outside hock throw and strikes to finish. 5. Escape while held over the arms from the rear - wrist lock Strike and rub uki hands, grab two fingers, turn hand out and step under for wrist lock, strike ribs to finish. 6. Bar choke - left-hand stance Left hand stance, S-block, palm heel strike, chop to throat, bar choke, head butt to finish. 7. Dropping shoulder throw (Japanese name: Seoi-otoshi) a) left-hand stance, kick to solar plexus b) neck lock and arm grab 8. Strangles a) twisting hand from double punch b) wrist choke from punch to head 9. Escape from full nelson - outer wheel throw Resist full nelson, step behind, outer wheel throw, kicks to finish. 10. Half hip throw (Japanese name: Uki-goshi) Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, half hip throw, stomp, twisting arm lock, punch to finish. 11. Front scoop throw Left hand stance, S-block, palm heel strike chin, arm strike to neck, strike groin, front scoop throw, punch head to finish. 12. Escape from side head lock - nerve pinch Nerve pinch back of leg, septum nerve point, punch finish. 13. Breaking ground strangles a) behind head, should lock b) between legs, neck / spine lock c) from side of body, jujigatame 14. Counter to back arm and collar hold - back hammer lock Turn, grab arm and strike groin, step under arm, back hammer lock, knee to finish. 15. Counter to straight arm lock Valley drop throw (Japanese name: Tani otoshi) Punch to stomach, Uki blocks and starts a straight arm lock, valley drop throw, strike groin to finish. 16. Back hammer lock Left hand stance, downward block with strike to stomach, back hammer lock, knee to head to finish. 17. Outside hook throw (Japanese name: Sukui nagi) Right hand stance, cross block, forearm strike to neck, outside hook throw,strike groin, Indian death lock, knee on legs, kick / foot in throat, strike groin to finish.

18. Scissors and naked choke hold Left hand stance, outside palm block, grab arm and lapel, rear mount, leg squeeze, heel strikes to groin, roll Uki over, choke, strike neck to finish. 19. Wedge block with kick to groin From front choke, wedge block, kick groin, elbow head to finish. 20. Escape from half-nelson Cross Step, heel kick, sweep, stomp head to finish. 21. Outside block, kick to solar plexus, punch to head 22. Outside block, elbow to ribs, back fist, punch to head 23. Hip wheel (Japanese name: Koshi Guruma) Right hand stance, cross block, double strike ribs, hip wheel throw, strike, standing twisting arm lock, strike head to finish. 24. Upper 4 quarter hold from throw (Japanese name: Kami siho gatame) 25. Side 4 quarter hold from throw (Japanese name: Yoko shiho gatame) 26. Head, hip knee throw Left hand stance, S-block, strike neck, head hip knee throw, neck crank, elbow to finish. 27. Escape from full nelson Resist, loosen and drop, strike groin to finish. 28. Rice bale throw (Japanese name: Tawara-gaeshi) Left hand stance, breast stroke block, knee, rice bale throw, roll over with Uki, neck crank, strike head to finish. 29. Wrist throw with lock - from punch to head (Japanese name: Kote gaeshi) Outside palm heel block, kick to leg, wrist throw, secure arm between legs, strike wrist, strikes to finish.

Purple Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 7 months 1. Escape from front headlock Strike groin, grab legs to take Uki to ground, block Ukis legs with your legs, strikes, kick neck to finish. 2. Wrist lock Outside Palm Heel block, strike ribs, knife hand strike inside of arm (elbow), trap arm under armpit, apply wristlock, strike head to finish. 3. Counter to straight-arm lock - hip wheel (Japanese name: Koshi Guruma) Straight punch at Uki, Uki starts a straight-arm lock, block elbow, hip wheel throw, stomp head to finish 4. Counter to back arm and collar hold - figure 4 arm lock Twist, grab arm and elbow chin, turn and apply figure 4 arm lock, take to ground, strikes to finish. 5. Downward block with punch into lock 6. Bar choke - right-hand stance Right-hand stance, cross block, forearm strike to neck, bar choke, inside hock throw, kick neck, stomp head to finish. 7. Counter to bar choke Hook punch Uki, Uki applies a bar choke, trap arm, turn out, strike ribs, roll arm, apply shoulder lock, strike ear to finish. 8. Crab claw scissors - right-hand stance (Japanese name: Kani Basami) Cross block, backhand strike, grab lapel, crab claw scissor throw, heel kick to groin to finish. 9. Roundhouse kick to solar plexus with side thrust kick to knee 10. Holding and locking techniques on the ground - 4 versions Kneeling arm lock, kneeling wrist lock, foot behind head standing arm lock and juji-gatame. 11. Leg wheel throw (Japanese name: O-Guruma) Right-hand stance, cross block, strikes to ribs, leg wheel throw, strikes, leg behind the head standing neck crank, shop to neck to finish. 12. Any throw, turnover, shoulder dislocations Knee on shoulder, stomp on shoulder, double arm step through. 13. Palm-heel knockout blows to the chin a) S block b) outside forearm block 14. Upward rising block with chop to neck a) to left side b) to right side 15. Escape while held by both wrists from behind (back kick) 16. Chop to neck with knee kick to solar plexus Left hand stance, breast stroke block, knee to solar plexus, chop to neck. 17. Elbow and shoulder lock (right-hand stance, elbow strike to arm and twist) Right-hand stance, cross block, strike head, elbow strike arm, elbow lock, strike head to finish. 18. Elbow lock from rear grab and punch (V shape arm and crossover) Uki turn you and strikes from behind, V or prayer block, grab arm, strike to head, elbow arm, elbow lock, strike head to finish. 19. Holding and locking techniques from standing (4 versions) Side wrist lock, full wrist lock, shoulder lock, rear arm lock.

20. Defense against right and left punches a) 2 S blocks, palm-heel and punch to throat b) 2 S blocks, left and right elbow to ribs 21. Knee wheel (outside hock version) Left hand stance, S block, palm strike chin, knee wheel, strike head to finish. 22. Thumb locks a) wrist grab b) lapel grab c) handshake 23. Intermediate ground grappling procedures

Brown Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 8 months 1. Drawing Ankle Throw - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi) S-block, drawing ankle throw, stomp head finish. 2. Transition hip throw - left-hand stance (Japanese name: O-goshi) S-block, palm strike head, elbow chest, hip throw, punches to finish. 3. Wrist locks a) Applied with chest Trap hand, open hand strike throat, wrist lock applied with chest, take to ground, kneeling arm lock. b) Walking stick lock Right hand stance, downward palm block, side thrust kick, turn to opponent, apply walking stick lock. 4. Nerve and pressure points (top of nose / top lip / bottom lip / under chin) 5. Counter to bar choke throw You hook punch at uki, uki blocks and applies a bar choke, turn to the side, strike ukis ribs, any throw, finish with strikes. 6. Counter to back arm and collar hold throw You are in a back arm and collar hold, turn, strike ribs and grab hand, wrap your arm around ukis arms, throw, strikes to finish. 7. Cross ankle throw - right-hand stance Cross block, double strike ribs, cross ankle throw, strikes, leg behind head standing arm lock finish. 8. Throwing an opponent from behind a) double leg grab, Pull out both legs, kick groin, stomp spine. b) shoulder / leg push, Shoulder / leg push takedown, leg lock and twist neck. c) rolling throw, Rolling takedown, punch head to finish. 9. 3 blocks using the same arm a) left arm b) right arm 10. Throws a) hip throw (O goshi) c) half shoulder e) body drop (Tai otoshi) g) spring hip (Hane goshi) i) outside hock (Osoto gari) 11. Defense against combined punch and kick / knee a) right punch, left kick b) left punch, right kick 12. Corner throw - from punch to head S-block, punch stomach, corner throw, kick kidneys, kick head to finish. 13. Rear throw - from punch to head (Japanese name: Yoko-wakare) S-block, punch stomach, rear throw, kick kidneys, punch head to finish. 14. Side wheel - using shoulder arm lock S-block, shoulder arm lock, uki turns arm, side wheel throw, kick kidneys and punch head to finish. 15. Shoulder wheel - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Kata-guruma) S-block with punch to stomach, shoulder wheel throw.

b) half hip (Uki goshi) d) full shoulder (Ippon seoi nage) f) sweeping hip (Harai goshi) h) inside hock (Ouki gari) j) rice bale (Tawara Gaeshi)

16. Shoulder crash - right hand stance Cross block, double strike ribs, shoulder crash throw, heel stomp chest to finish. 17. Attacking kicks to the body - 10 versions Kicks to the sternum, solar plexus, groin, L. outside leg, L. inside leg, L. knee, R. inside leg, R. knee, R. outside leg, spine. 18. Sleeper hold - from punch to head S-block, sleeper hold. 19. Defense against 2 attackers a) held by both arms by both attackers b) bear hug over arms by one attacker c) Two attackers striking. 20. Advanced ground grappling procedures

Shodan-Ho Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 9 months 1. Outer winding throw - left-hand stance (Japanese name: Soto Makikomi) S-block, strike to neck, outer winding throw, elbow groin, elbow head to finish. 2. Inner winding throw - right-hand stance (Japanese name: Uchi Makikomi) Cross block, double strike ribs, inner winding throw, elbow groin, elbow head to finish. 3. Stomach throws (Japanese name: Tomoe Nage) a) One foot S-block left and right hook punches, clap ears, one foot stomach throw, finish with strikes. b) Two foot - S-block left and right hook punches, clap ears, attempt one foot stomach throw, Uki block throw, two foot stomach throw, finish with strikes. 4. Counter throws a) Counter to hip throw (resist) Uki tries a hip throw, resist by lowering hips, thumb on septum takedown, finish with strikes. b) counter to body drop (tani-otoshi) Uki tries a body drop throw, counter with a tani-otoshi throw, strike groin to finish. c) Counter to full shoulder (scoop) Uki tries a full shoulder throw, counter with a rear scoop throw, stomp spine to finish. d) Counter to outside hock (Osoto-Guruma) Uki tries an outside hock throw, counter with Osoto-Guruma throw, strikes to finish e) Counter to inside hock (body drop) Uki tries an inside hock throw, counter with a body drop throw, strikes to finish. 5. Restraining an opponent from behind a) Septum b) Edge of foot in back of knee / hair grab c) Wrist choke 6. Inside leg sweep - right-hand stance, (Japanese name: Uchi-mata) Cross block right hand strike, downward block low left-hand strike, inside leg sweep throw. 7. One-handed throat throw - left-hand stance Fade back, outside palm block, grab throat, grab throat, throat throw (large step forward with right leg), squeeze throat to finish. 8. One-handed throws (all right handed stance) a) Shoulder throw outside palm block, shoulder throw, kick head to finish. b ) Sweeping hip throw Hammer fist block, strike ribs, sweeping hip throw, kick head to finish. c ) Outside hock Outside palm block, strike neck, outside hock throw, kick head to finish. d ) Inside hock One-arm cross block, strike neck, inside hock throw, stomp neck, stomp head. e ) Neck throw Hammer fist block, elbow strike to midsection, grab head, neck throw, kick head to finish. 9. X block from punch to head Uki punches at head, X-block up, knee to chest, elbow to back of head, turn head take to ground, finish with chop to neck. 10. Open hand and its uses (10 versions) S-block 1. Right open hand strike to neck. 2. Left palm strike to side of chin 3. Right palm strike to bottom of chin 4. Left hand chop to throat 5. Left hand chop to sternum 6. Left open hand to groin 7. Left backhand to face 8. Right open hand strike to side of face 9. Left open hand slap to ear 10. Right chop to neck

11. Elbow and its uses (10 versions) 1. S-block with elbow to arm. 2. backward elbow to right side of chin 3. forward elbow to left side of chin 4. upward elbow to chin 5. straight elbow to face 6. back elbow to neck 7. elbow to side of neck 8. forward elbow to side of neck 9. forward elbow to sternum 10. Reverse elbow to plexus 12. Bottom fist and its uses (10 versions) 1. Striking block to punch 2. right side of neck 3. right temple 4. right eye 5. nose 6. left eye 7. left temple 8. left neck 9. back swinging strike to throat 10. back swing to groin. 13. Attacking eyes and ears (10 versions) S-block right punch, S-block left punch, 1. clap ears with hands, 2. ear rub strike, 3. clap ears with wrists, 4. pressure point below ear, 5. twist ears, 6. fingers in ears, 7. finger strike to eyes, 8. thumbs to eyes, 9. two figure strike to eyes, 10. knuckle to eyes. 14. Rolling ankle throw S-block, punch stomach, rolling ankle throw, strike head to finish. 15. Reverse hip throw S-block, strike to neck, reverse hip throw, strikes to finish. 16. Baton defense (6 versions) a) Overhead strike Full shoulder throw, take baton, strike elbow to finish. b) Downward angle strike high Cross block, strike ribs, half shoulder throw, take baton, strike elbow to finish. c) Backhand downward angle strike high Cross block, palm strike chin, expanding chest arm lock to finish. d) Downward angle strike low Downward block with punch, arm lock, take baton, strike back to finish. e) Backhand downward strike low Cross block, strike chin, straight arm lock, take to ground, strike groin to finish. f) Across throat Hook hands over baton, drop to stop choke, turn out, strike back to finish. 17. Knife defense (6 versions) a) Overhead stab Outside palm block, knife in to uki, front roll to create distance. b) Slash at head Cross block, strike ribs, strike elbow, arm lock, take to ground, strikes to finish. c) Backhand slash at head Cross block, strike head, knife hand strike inside elbow, lock arm, turn and bring knife across throat of uki, fold arm under, strikes to finish. d) Thrusting stab at chest Palm block, kick ribs, wrist throw, knife into ground, slide ukis hand down knife. e) Held at chest Two hand slap wrist to remove knife, elbow to head to finish. f) Held at throat from behind Grab arm that has the knife, turn out, knife into uki.

Shodan (1st Dan) Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 6 months 1. Throwing techniques a ) drawing ankle b ) reclining leg throw c ) corner throw d ) valley drop e ) reverse hip throw f ) shoulder wheel g ) leg throw h ) knee wheel i ) minor inner hook j ) reverse shoulder k ) crab claw scissors l ) front scissors m ) inside leg sweep n ) outer wheel o ) outer hook 2. Combination throws a) Shoulder throw into recumberant ankle b) Hip throw into stamp throw c) Body drop into half scissor throw d) Sweeping hip into outside hock e) Inside hock into inner hook 3. Counter throws a ) body drop against drawing ankle b ) rear throw against hip throw (rolling) c ) wrist choke against half shoulder d ) leg hook against body drop (step over) e ) shoulder twist against shoulder wheel 4. Defense against kicks a) crescent / heel kick b) roundhouse to body c) roundhouse to head d) back kick to body e) straight snap kick to body 5. Palm-heel blocks with various attacks (5 versions) 6. Kata of blocks

Nidan (2nd Dan) Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 2 Years 1. Left Handed Throws (11) 1. Body drop 3. Full shoulder 5. Sweeping hip 7. Springing hip 9. Outside hock 11. Inside hock

2. 4. 6. 8. 10.

Hip throw Wrist throw Inside leg sweep Reverse hip Reverse shoulder

2. Defence against Knife (10 versions) 1. Slash: cross block, strike ribs, knife in to opponent. 2. Slash: cross block, strike head, full wrist lock, kick to head to finish. 3. Back-slash: cross block, strike head, arm lock, take-down to ground control arm lock. 4. Back-slash: cross block, strike ribs, straight arm lock over shoulder, turn to back pull arm and push head. 5. Back-slash: cross block, strike head, striate arm lock on forearm, take to ground, strikes to finish. 6. Thrust: turn out, wrist throw. 7. Thrust: downward palm block, kick ribs, wrist throw. 8. Thrust: turn out double arm spine lock. 9. Held at Throat: palm block, turn out, kick to groin, wrist throw, straighten arm, kneeling on elbow control. 10. Held at back: turn out, X-block, shoulder lock, hammer lock with figure control. 3. Baton against knife (10 versions) 1. Overhead stab: 2 handed block, strike throat, strangle. 2. Overhead stab: 2 handed block, strike throat, choke. 3. Slash: cross block, strike neck, choke. 4. Slash: cross block, strike neck, head lock, throw, strike to finish. 5. Slash: cross block, strike ribs, arm chin lock take-down, strike to finish. 6. Back-slash: 2 handed block, head lock. 7. Back-slash: 2 handed block, strike, wrist, arm, leg, head. 8. Back-slash: open handed block, strike ribs, half-nelson lock, throw, strike to finish. 9. Thrust: step out, (R) strike arm, (R) strike groin, (R) strike head. 10. Thrust: strike wrist, hammer lock, strike to finish. 4. Tonfa against baton (10 versions) 1. Overhead: double thrust, double strike temples. 2. Overhead: upward rising block, (R) strike leg, (R) strike top of head. 3. Overhead: (R) Extend and thrust to stomach, (R) strike top of head. 4. 45 swing: Cross block, (R) forearm strike to neck. 5. 45 swing: (L) block, (R) strike arm, (R) strike head. 6. Back 45: Double block, double thrust to ribs. 7. Back 45: Double block, (L) then (R) punch to head. 8. Back 45: (R) block, (L) strike arm, (R) strike head 9. Downward 45: (From extended guard) (L) downward block, (R) strike arm, (R) strik head. 10. Downward back 45: (R) downward block, (L) strike arm, (R) strike top of head. 5. Kubotan (yawara) 1. Striking 2. Pressure points 3. Same side hand grab 4. Opposite side hand grab 5. Lapel grab 6. Bear hug under arms, from the front 7. Bear hug over arms, from the front 8. Bear hug under the arms from behind 9. Bear hug over the arms behind 10. Side headlock 11. Standing headlock from behind 6. Bo Kata and Tonfa Kata

Sandan (3rd Dan) Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu Syllabus

Average time to grading: 3 Years

1. Knife vs. Knife. 1. Slash to neck: slash arm, reach over stab kidneys, cut back of neck. 2. Slash to neck: slash throat, stab to temple. 3. Slash to neck: slash up the center line stab to the throat. 4. Slash to neck: block attack, slash stomach, knife to back of knee, take to ground, stab to finish. 5. Overhead stab: two handed slash to attacking wrist, turn and slash kidneys. 6. Overhead stab: duck under and slash to stomach / kidneys, stab to back. 7. Bach slash: block / slash attacking arm, slash throat. 8. Back slash: (knife held in saber position), block attack, cut throat. 9. Back slash: step through and slash throat, stab spine to finish. 10.Thrust to stomach: step out and slash attacking arm, stab to kidneys, stab back of head. 2. Knife vs. Baton 1. Downward strike: block attacking arm, stab to throat. 2. Downward strike: step out slash attacking arm, stab to back of head. 3. Upper 45 strike: block / slash attacking arm, stab to neck. 4. Upper 45 strike: (knife held in saber position), block attacking arm, stab to underside of chin. 5. Back swing: block attacking arm, stab to throat. 6. Back swing: step through and slash throat. 7. Back swig: block / slash attacking arm, cut throat. 8. Side swing: (knife held in saber position) step out and block attack, stab to chest. 9. Downward Back swing: check attack and stab back. 10. Upper 45 strike: block attack and stab armpit. 3. Jo Staff vs. knife 1. Stab to stomach (high guard): step out check attack with left side of jo, strike wrist with rite side of jo, strike back of head with left side of jo. 2. Backslash: vertical block with jo, right side jo strike to ribs, left side jo strike to back of head. 3. Backslash: step out, left side of jo downward strike attacking wrist, right side jo strike to head, right side jo thrust to ribs. 4. Slash to neck: step out, right side jo downward strike to attacking arm, left side jo upward strike to attacking arm, right side jo strike to head. 5. Stab: (high guard): step out check attack with left side of jo, right side jo downward strike to top of head. 6. Overhead stab: check attack with left side of jo, right side jo downward strike to top of head, left side jo strike to ribs, left side thrust to ribs. 7. Thrush: downward block, strike with center of jo to head. 8. Overhead stab: two handed block, two handed strike ribs, two handed strike knee. 9. Slash to neck: step out to the right, right side jo strike to attacking arm, left side jo strike to head, right side jo strike to stomach or groin. 10. Overhead stab: step of line with back foot, left side jo check attacking arm, right side downward strike with jo to back of head. 4. Jo Staff vs. baton e. Overhead strike: block, right strike to head, left strike to back of head to finish. f. Overhead strike: block, left strike to head, left thrust to chest, right overhead strike to top of head to finish. g. Overhead strike: left side striking block, right side strike to ribs, left downward strike to head to finish. h. Upper 45 back swing: cross block, right strike head, left strike back of head, left thrust to ribs to finish. i. Upper 45 back swing: cross block, right strike knee, left strike back of leg, right strike head to finish. j. Upper 45 back swing: cross block, slip behind, choke to finish. k. Upper 45 swing: right side blocking swing, left strike head, left thrust chest, right downward strike head to finish. l. Upper 45 swing: right side blocking swing, right side thrust chest, right side strike head to finish. m. Downward 45 swing: left side extending block, right side strike to head to finish. n. Downward 45 back swing: right side extending block, side side strike head to finish.

5. Tonfa vs. Knife 1. Overhead stab: rising block and push arm to the side, right side punching strike ribs, punching strike head to finish. 2. Overhead stab: rising block and push arm to the side, swinging strike to knee, swinging strike to head. 3. Overhead stab: right side deflecting block, right side swinging strike to head, left side swinging strike to head to finish. 4. Back slash: double block, right side swinging strike to top of head to finish. 5. Back slash: double block, right side strike knife hand, right side swinging strike head to finish. 6. Back slash: double block, right side punching strike to head to finish. 7. Forward slash: double block, right side forearm strike to neck to finish. 8. Forward slash: double block, double punching strike to ribs, double strike to temples to finish. 9. Forward slash: double block, right side swinging strike knife hand, left side swinging strike to head to finish. 10. Thrust: extended tonfa, right side downward block, left side downward strike to head, right side downward strike to heads to finish.

Combined Grappling Arts

Yellow Belt Combined Grappling Arts Syllabus

1. Bottom of Mount (bridge and roll escape) to top of closed guard, (walk over / spiderman pass).

2. Standing, Pull guard takedown to bottom of closed guard (leg grab roll over sweep) to top of mount, basic choke to finish. 3. Bottom of scarf hold (leg over head escape) to arm bar finish. 4. Bottom of scarf hold (knee in back escape) to rear mount, trap arm, rear naked choke (2 versions) to finish. 5. Top of closed guard (leg on shoulder pass) to cross mount, cross body arm locks (paint brush, snap arm bar, chimera) to finish. 6. Bottom of cross mount (push hip escape) to bottom of closed guard (scissor sweep) to top of mount, arm bar to finish. 7. Bottom of Rear mount, guard choke and free leg, turn to opposite side, free to cross mount, cross body arm locks (paint brush, arm bar with wrist lock, chimera) to finish. 8. Bottom of cross mount opponent tries to mount, (leg drag) to half guard and roll to top of half guard (free leg) to top of mount, cross chokes (3 versions) to finish. 9. Tsuri-goshi throw, cross mount, transfer to scarf hold, double paint brush (arm and leg) to finish. 10. De-ashi Harai throw to cross mount, transfer to mount, arm bar to finish. 11. Striking: Jab, Cross, Jab Cross combinations 12. Drills: 13. Keeping the mount drill 14. Keeping the rear mount drill 15. Mount and Guard Drill 1: (Sweep to Mount, Bridge and Roll to Guard) 16. Lock and flow focus: Arm bars.

Orange Belt Combined Grappling Arts Syllabus

1. Bottom of mount (push hips double knee escape) to bottom of closed guard, arm bar to finish. 2. Arm bar defense: a. clasp hands b. grab your gi c. grab your opponents gi d. figure 4 arms e. hands to top of your head f. pull elbow to the mat g. stacking h. spin out i. push leg and trap 3. Bottom of mount (foot in belt escape) to top of guard, knee bar (step through and knee through), inward and outward ankle lock to finish. 4. Pull guard take-down to bottom of closed guard, scissor sweep (blocked), belt roll to top of mount, chimera arm lock and paint brush arm locks to finish. 5. Pull guard to bottom of closed guard, triangle choke to arm bar to triangle choke. 6. Bottom of scarf hold (leg over stretch escape), seated arm bar to finish. 7. Pull guard to bottom of closed guard, push / pull to head arm choke, climb to rear mount (show crossed ankle attack) arm bar to finish. 8. Kosoto-gari throw, cross mount, winding choke, finish with arm bar. 9. Punching choke from standing, pull guard take-down to bottom of closed guard, scissor sweep (blocked), push knee scissor to top mount switch to S-mount, arm bar to finish. 10. Go behind spin take-down to top of mount, arm bar (countered by clasped hands), foot through to triangle choke, wrist lock to finish. 11. Bottom of scarf hold (push / pull reversal escape) to top of cross mount, forearm cross choke to finish. 12. Bottom of cross mount (bridge to knees escape) to top of cross mount, move to scarf hold to avoid pass, leg arm bar and leg paint brush combo to finish. 13. Kosoto-gake throw, top of half guard (switch base and free leg pass) to top of mount, Cross chokes (3 versions), setup to arm bar to finish. 14. Bottom of mount, opponent tries an arm bar, counter with figure 4 arm defense, stack, knee bar to finish. 15. Top of closed guard, break open legs, figure 4 ankle locks to finish. 16. Top of closed guard (far knee through guard pass) to top of cross mount, move to scarf hold, move to North/South, move to reverse scarf hold, paint brush arm lock, move to mount, control arm, opponent clasps hands to avoid armbar, move to side mount, 90 deg. Arm lock to finish. 17. Top of closed guard (far knee thru pass) to top of cross mount, chimera arm lock to side mount chimera arm lock, chimera counter defense, to finish. 18. Top of cross mount, chimera arm lock to side mount chimera arm lock, to forearm / front choke. 19. Striking: Hook, upper cut, Combinations.

20. Drills: a. b. c. d. Walk around drill 1: (Cross, scarf hold, north / south, reverse scarf, mount) Mount prevention drill Guard arm bar drill Scarf / cross / guard drill 1: (push / pull, push hips, far knee)

21. Lock and flow focus: Triangle chokes.

Green Belt Combined Grappling Arts Syllabus

1. Bottom of mount (double leg escape) to bottom of closed guard, opponent tries a leg on shoulder pass (elevator sweep) to top of mount, cuff choke. 2. Ashi-Guruma throw, to cross mount, move to scarf hold, leg over arm bar to finish. 3. Bottom of mount (leg over escape) to Achilles ankle lock (2 versions) to finish. 4. Low ankle shoot takedown, move to cross mount, move to knee on belt, knee bar (near leg and far leg) to finish. 5. Arm bar defense counters: a. clasp hands: figure 4 arms and shake b. grab your gi: lean and push with leg c. grab your opponents gi: change angle and apply arm bar d. figure 4 arms: squeeze lock with arms and legs e. hands to top of your head: lock legs and apply arm bar f. pull elbow to the mat: kneeling squeeze lock g. stacking: come out the back, upside down arm bar to triangle choke. 6. Bottom of cross mount (push hip escape) to bottom of closed guard (hip bump sweep) to top of mount, move to Smount, triangle choke to finish. 7. Bottom of cross mount (leg drag escape) to half guard, knee in hip escape to triangle choke to finish. 8. Triangle choke defense: a. Stacking b. Pin leg / Pull head c. Hand to ear d. Grab your Leg e. Leg over and fall back 9. Bottom of scarf hold (bridge and roll escape) to cross mount, knee bar to finish. 10. Yoko-otoshi throw, to cross mount, walk around to top of mount, paper cutter choke to finish. 11. Sprawl to defend against takedown, standing guillotine, pull to guard guillotine to finish. 12. Bottom of mount (backdoor escape) to Achilles ankle lock to finish. 13. Opponent pulls guard, near knee through pass to cross mount, bravo choke to finish. 14. Bottom of North/South (leg swing escape) to bottom of closed guard, chimera arm lock, opponent rolls out, continue chimera arm lock from cross mount to finish. 15. Leg lock defense: a. Lock legs b. Legs to the mat c. Push out d. Pull knee 16. Bottom of knee on belt (push knee escape), opponent goes for a knee bar, push out counter to far guard, knee bar, opponent defends with crossed legs, heel hook to finish. 17. Low ankle shoot takedown, move to cross mount, move to scarf hold, step over arm bar to finish. 18. Bottom of closed guard, near knee though to top of cross mount, move to mount (2 versions), switch to knee on belt, arm bar (near and far) to finish. 19. Striking: Round house kicks. 20. Drills:

a. Chimera drill b. Knee on belt drill: knee on belt, move to opposite side, slide in to mount, move back to knee on belt swing back to mount. c. Mount / guard drill 2: leg over escape / hip bump d. Scarf / cross / guard drill 2: bridge and roll / leg drag / near knee 21. Lock and flow focus: Chimera

Blue Belt Combined Grappling Arts Syllabus

1. Bottom of closed guard, change to rubber guard, omaplata to finish. 2. Bottom of Scarfhold, arm thrust escape to knees, take rear mount, leg squeeze, single wing and double lapel choke combination to finish. 3. Bottom of North / south knees in biceps escape to top of north / south, arm bar, opponent blocks, knee bar to finish. 4. Top of far guard double leg pass to cross mount, move to top of mount, figure 4 neck crank to finish. 5. Top of half guard, stand and bounce escape to mount, mounted triangle choke. 6. Triangle defence counters: a. Stacking: Grab leg roll to arm bar b. Pin leg lift head: Udi-gatame c. Hand to ear: Pull arm away and wrist lock d. Grab your leg: Omaplata e. Leg over and fall back: push leg off of head and move to mounted triangle choke. 7. Top of closed guard, can opener neck crank, forward achillies lock / heel hook to finish. 8. From clinch, push opponents head down and trap arm, corner throw, figure 4 choke, move to north / south, paint brush arm lock to finish. 9. Bottom of closed guard, thread the needle choke, scissor sweep, blocked by opponent, knee bar to finish. 10. Top of half guard, knee bar, blocked with crossed ankles, move to Achilles ankle lock, crossed Achilles ankle lock to finish. 11. Bottom of cross mount, leg drag to bottom of half guard, come out the back escape to top of cross mount, move to knee on belt, udi gatami to finish. 12. Bottom of far guard, forward sweep to top of cross mount, Achilles ankle lock / heel hook to finish. 13. Leg lock defense and counters a. straighten leg: grab knee and bend leg b. lock legs: switch to Achilles ankle lock or double Achilles ankle lock c. turning ankle attack from sitting face to face d. knee squeeze lock (arm under knee and lock legs around) 14. Single leg take down to top of cross mount, knee bar (far side) to finish. 15. Opponent tries a hip throw, utsuri-goshi to top of cross mount, bravo choke to finish. 16. Opponent tries a hip throw, ushiro-goshi to top of cross mount, move to north / south, arm bar, opponent counters, far collar and leg choke to finish. 17. Bottom of closed guard, chimera arm lock, blocked by opponent, omaplata to finish. 18. Top of far guard, arm and leg pull pass to knee on belt, arm bar, opponent blocks, shin across throat arm bar to finish. 19. Bottom of closed guard, foot in bicep sweep to mount, udi gatame to finish. 20. Guillotine escapes from guard a. Escape guard and walk around b. Pull Head out (arm over head, tripod, grab arm, turn head and pull out) c. Break grip (put weight on head, put arm between opponents arms, walk hand hand forward, grab wrist, turn head and pull head out)

21. Bottom of guard, triangle choke, opponent frees arm, no arm triangle to finish. 22. Top of closed guard, belt lift pass to rear side control, trap arm, double lapel choke to finish. 23. Striking: Front kicks 24. Drills: a. Cross / S-mount / mount / cross b. Half guard drill (triangle, half butterfly, butter fly, half butter fly, hook, triangle) c. Walk abound drill 3: arm locks 25. Lock and flow: Knee bars

Purple Belt Combined Grappling Arts Syllabus

Brown Belt Combined Grappling Arts Syllabus

Black Belt Combined Grappling Arts Syllabus

Progression Charts
In the next few pages you will find progression charts from yellow to Black Belt for the Jukoshin Jiu-jitsu syllabus and yellow to blue for the Combined Grappling Arts syllabus. While it is not mandatory for you to use these charts it is highly recommended. The charts are designed to ensure that you see all the techniques the proper amount of times prior to your grading and to ensure that no technique is missed. These charts will also remind you when to work on past belt levels to ensure that you keep current with the techniques you have already learned and not forget them. The numbered bar at the top indicates the class number. Where the coloured bar stops is approximately where a pregrading review of the belt level should take place and a grading date selected. The techniques are listed down the left side. The coloured bars in the field of the chart indicate that you should be working on that belt during that class. The progression charts indicate, in white, what techniques you should work on each class. If you get through the techniques listed, feel free to work on any others you wish. If you did not make it through all the techniques listed please start the next class from where you left off, make sure each of the white boxes are checked off. Each technique should be performed a minimum of 3 time before the box is checked off.

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YellowBeltProgressionsChart

Yellow Belt
1 2 3 4 5 6 Breaking front hair grab Breaking rear hair grab Breaking lapel grab Breaking front strangle Basic block (cross) Basic block (upward rising) Basic kick (S-block) Basic kick (outside forearm) Straight arm lock Breaking ground strangle between legs Breaking ground strangle astride body Outside hock Inside hock Combination throw Breaking rear strangle (hip throw) Hip throw Kata of blocks

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OrangeBeltProgressionsChart

Orange Belt
1 2 Kusushi no kata Escape from wrist grabs Escape from front bear hug Escape from rear bear hig Breaking front strangle Breaking rear strangle (body drop) Hip throw Straight arm lock on forearm Wrist lock from push to chest Breaking ground strangle from between legs Breaking ground strangle from astride body Shoulder lock from lapel grab Recumberent ankle throw Arm lock in standing position Body drop throw Defence against kick to head Front scissor throw Counter to back arm and collar hold Pressure points Strikes to body Kicks to body Y 5 To 9 3 Y 1 To 4 4 5 6 7 8 9

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GreenBeltProgressionsChart

Green Belt
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Defence against kick to head - leg lock Arm lock in a standing position - outside block Shoulder arm lock Wrist throw with lock Shoulder lock - strike medulla oblongata Reclining leg throw with strikes - kneel down Breaking ground strangle - on arms Breaking ground strangle - straight fingers Body drop throw - left-hand stance Full shoulder throw - cricket bat finish Escape from bear hug - neck twist Escape while held under the arms from the back - wrist lock Escape while held over the arms from the front - inside hock Escape while held over the arms from the rear - shoulder throw Stamp throw Escape from side headlock - apply arm lock Sweeping hip throw Escape while held by both wrists from behind - ankle throw Arm and shoulder throw Nerve and pressure points (top of head / rear of neck / clavicle / neuralgic) Lapel shoulder throw Spring hip throw Rear scoop throw Leg throw with lock Front scissor throw - breast stroke block Naked strangle - outside forearm block Single wing strangle - outside forearm block 4 strikes to body Scarf hold - from throw Shoulder hold - from throw Cross over arm lock - from throw Rice bale throw Double arm shoulder lock - from throw Variations on kicks, 4 versions Wrist locks 3 versions Development of blocks Kata

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BlueBeltProgressionsChart

Blue Belt
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Half shoulder throw Leg throw with lock Crab claw scissors Escape while held over the arms from the front Escape while held over the arms from the rear Bar choke - left-hand stance Dropping shoulder throw Strangles Escape from full nelson - outer wheel throw Half hip throw Front scoop throw Escape from side head lock - nerve pinch Breaking ground strangles Counter to back arm and collar hold - back hammer lock Counter to straight arm lock Valley drop throw th Back hammer lock Outside hook throw Scissors and naked choke hold Wedge block with kick to groin Escape from half-nelson Outside block, kick to solar plexus, punch to head Outside block, elbow to ribs, back fist, punch to head Hip wheel Upper 4 quarter hold from throw Side 4 quarter hold from throw Head, hip knee throw Escape from full nelson Rice bale throw Wrist throw with lock - from punch to head

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BlueBeltProgressionsChart

Blue Belt
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Half shoulder throw Leg throw with lock Crab claw scissors Escape while held over the arms from the front Escape while held over the arms from the rear Bar choke - left-hand stance Dropping shoulder throw Strangles Escape from full nelson - outer wheel throw Half hip throw Front scoop throw Escape from side head lock - nerve pinch Breaking ground strangles Counter to back arm and collar hold - back hammer lock Counter to straight arm lock Valley drop th throw Back hammer lock Outside hook throw Scissors and naked choke hold Wedge block with kick to groin Escape from half-nelson Outside block, kick to solar plexus, punch to head Outside block, elbow to ribs, back fist, punch to head Hip wheel Upper 4 quarter hold from throw Side 4 quarter hold from throw Head, hip knee throw Escape from full nelson Rice bale throw Wrist throw with lock - from punch to head

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PurpletoBlackBeltProgressionsChart

Purple Belt
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GreenBeltProgressionChart
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