Koketsu Kai – Tiger’s Den

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Koketsu Kai Tigers Den

Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsuand

Grappling


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Student Handbook

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Sensei J amie RickardHead InstructorKoketsu Kain Tigers Den J iu-jitsu and GrapplingHome Phone: 613-544-6740E-mail:[email protected] page: www.jiu-jitsukingston.comWe also have a Facebook page


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History of Jiu-jitsu and Judo

J iu-J itsu itself was developed in J apan during the Feudal period. It was originally an art designed for warfare, but after theabolition of the Feudal system in J apan, certain modifications needed to be made to the art in order to make it suitable forpractice. During Feudal times, J iu-J itsu was also known as Yawara, Hakuda, Kogusoko, and an assortment of othernames. 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 ofimportance and then would change the stories of their art to suit their own needs.

After the Feudal period in J apan ended (J iu-jitsu was no longer needed on the battlefield), a way to practice the artrealistically was needed, which is why J igoro Kano (1860--1938), a practitioner of J iu-J itsu, developed his own system ofJ iu-J itsu in the late 1800's, called J udo. J udo was helpful because it allowed practitioners the ability to try the art safelyand realistically at the same time. The most important contribution J udo made to the practice of "J iu-jitsu" was the conceptof 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 J iu-jitsu from Kano's school were able topractice more frequently due to the fact that they were not always recovering from injuries. This multiplies the amount oftraining time for student's of Kano's school and drastically increased their abilities. J udo (Kano's version of J iu-jitsu) waswatered down from the complete form (of J iu-jitsu), but still contained enough techniques to preserve its realisticeffectiveness. The one problem that occurred was, in Kano's opinion, ground work was not as important as achieving thethrow or take down, therefore ground fighting was not emphasized in J udo and became weak in that system.

J udo also began placing too many rules and regulations on the art to make it more acceptable as an Olympic sport. Leglocks were not allowed, and when a fight went to the ground, a player had only 25 seconds to escape a hold or pin beforethe match was lost. These are a few of the rules that hindered Judo as a realistic form of self-defense. Then why did J udoflourish and why was it so great? Even with all the rules and restrictions, the time-tested principle of "pure grappler beatspure striker," still holds true. The fact remains that most fights, even those fights occurring between strikers with nograppling experience, end up in a clinch. You see the clinch in just about every boxing match, and hundreds of punchesusually need to be thrown to end the fight with a strike, which gives the grappler plenty of opportunity to take his/heropponent 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 J iu-jitsu and J udo at the Tokyo police headquarters, J udo was named thenational martial art in J apan. It was the official art used by law enforcement in the late 1800's, and continues to be popularto this day. During World War II, many U.S. soldiers were exposed to the art of J udo and brought it back to America withthem. The first issue of Black Belt magazine here in America (1961), featured a sketch of a J udo throw and was a special

J udo issue.

It wasn't until the birth of martial arts in Hollywood that the mystique of martial arts myths was catapulted in to the publiceye on a large scale. Here in the U.S. especially, Bruce Lee was one of the greatest catalysts for martial arts in the worldtoday. Bruce Lee was actually a student of J udo and did many studies on grappling while he was alive. He criticizedtraditional martial arts as being ineffective, but ironically spread more myths about martial arts through his movies thanalmost anyone in martial arts history.

J igoro Kano was the founder of J udo, which is made up of many styles of J iu-jitsu whose masters Kano had studied with.The most notable were J ikishin-ryu, Kito-ryu, and later Fusen-ryu would be incorporated for its groundwork (ne waza) asKano 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.

J igoro Kano studied the judo of J ikishin-ryu and Kito-ryu, and incorporated some of their concepts into his original system,which he named Kodokan J udo.

In 1912, Kano met with the remaining leader masters of J iu J itsu to finalize a Kodokan syllabus of training and kata.Aoyagi of Sosusihis Ryu, Takano, Yano, Kotaro Imei and Hikasuburo Ohshima from Takeuisi Ryu. J ushin Sekiguchi andMogichi Tsumizu from Sekiguchi Ryu, Eguchi from Kyushin Ryu, Hoshino from Shiten Ryu, Inazu from Miura Ryu andfinally, Takamatsu, a Kukkishin Ryu master, whose school specialized in weapons training.


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Before the formal meeting between Kano and the grandmasters of J apan's greatest J iu-jitsu schools, a defining eventoccurred, which is one of the most historically important pieces of the Brazilian J iu-jitsu puzzle. By 1900, the Kodokan hadbeen challenging other J iu-J itsu schools in sport competition and winning with throwing (standing) techniques. Much ofthe Kodokan's status was built on the throwing skills of Shiro Saigo, a practitioner of Oshikiuchi, the art of Daito RyuAikijujutsu. J igoro Kano had actually enlisted the help of Shiro Saigo in order to win a famous tournament at the Tokyopolice headquarters in 1886. This tournament, mentioned briefly earlier in this chapter, was J udo (Kano's style of J ujitsu)vs. "old" J ujitsu. It is interesting to note that Kano's champion was not originally a J udo student at all, but a student of anolder J ujitsu style, which in reality, defeated the purpose of having a J udo vs. J ujitsu tournament in the first place.

Another J iu-J itsu style was the Fusen Ryu. Fusen was a school of J iu-jitsu which specialized in Ground Work (Ne Waza).In 1900, the Kodokan challenged the Fusen Ryu school to a contest. At that time J udo did not have Ne Waza (groundfighting techniques), so instead they fought standing up, as Kano had been taught in both the Tenshin Shinyo Ryu andKito Ryu systems he studied. Both Kito Ryu and Tenshin Shinyo Ryu had excellent striking skills and effective throws.

When Kodokan J udo practitioners fought the practitioners of Fusen Ryu J iu-J itsu, the Kodokan practitioners realized thatthere was no way they could defeat the Kodokan J udoka standing, thus they decided to use their superior ground fightingskills. When the Kodokan fighters and the Fusen Ryu men began to fight, the J iu-J itsu practitioners immediately went tothe guard position (lying on their backs in front of their opponents in order to control them with the use of their legs). TheKodokan J udoka didn't know what to do, and then the Fusen Ryu practitioners took them to the ground, using submissionholds 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 J iu-J itsu schools, they needed a full range of ground

fighting techniques. Thus with friends of other J iu-J itsu systems, among them being Fusen Ryu practitioners, Kanoformulated the Ne Waza (ground techniques) of Kodokan J udo which included three divisions: Katame Waza (joint lockingtechniques), Shime Waza (choking techniques), and Osae Waza (holding techniques). This all occurs shortly before J udoarrives in Brazil, and serves as an excellent suggestion as to why Brazilian J iu-jitsu contains a higher percentage oftechniques on the ground than most styles of J iu-jitsu or J udo. Thus, we find ourselves faced with the impendingdevelopment of J iu-J itsu in Brazil.

Japanese and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

"What is the difference between J apanese (classical) J iu-J itsu (jujutsu) and Brazilian J iu-J itsu?"

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 J iu-jitsu, you will understand that it came from "J udo" in its time of

renaissance. In the early 1900's, J udo was being developed from a variety of J iu-jitsu styles in order to make it the mostcomplete and effective martial art in the world. Some older J iu-jitsu schools only focused on one area of fighting (somepracticed primarily standing techniques) and had been left without a realistic battlefield testing ground for hundreds ofyears. If you recall the history of J udo's beginning, you know that it was made up of mostly standing techniques at first,from Kito Ryu J iu-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 "J apanese" J iu-jitsu, you are referring to only one of these J iu-jitsustyles, which is incomplete alone. When you say Brazilian J iu-jitsu, you are referring to the best techniques from a widevariety of styles.

Brazilian J iu-J itsu focuses on techniques that are easy to learn in a very short period of time. The techniques taught inBrazilian J iu-J itsu are also effective and have been tested on knowledgeable martial artists who are not cooperating. Asmall amount of simple but high percentage techniques makes the difference. If all you do is practice five or sixtechniques, 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 twostyles of J iu-J itsu are not necessarily in the technique, but in the practice and application. First of all, Brazilian J iu-J itsuhas a very sophisticated ground-game, where J apanese J iu-J itsu places importance on standing techniques, as does

J udo. J udo as a sport does not allow leg locks, where Brazilian J iu-J itsu does. Sport rules for J udo dictate that if a playerhas been pinned by his/her opponent for twenty-five seconds, he or she will lose the match. Brazilian J iu-J itsu has no timerestraints on ground positions and stalling most often occurs while standing. Older styles of J iu-J itsu (often spelled jujutsuor jujitsu) are usually preceded with their style name or Ryu (the J apanese word for "style"). These Ryu of J iu-J itsu weredeveloped long ago and have no sport application.


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To really understand the differences between Brazilian and J apanese J iu-J itsu, one must research the history of both artsIn particular the birthing of Brazilian J iu-J itsu by Carlos Gracie, Brazilian J iu-J itsu's founder, who was an avid boxer. Most

J apanese J iu-J itsu fighters were studying traditional Karate strikes, which are much different from that of a boxer. Maeda,the man who introduced Gracie to J iu-J itsu, was also a student of J udo, which at the time was considered an updatedversion of J iu-J itsu, or Kano 's J iu-J itsu. As discussed previously, the J udo that the Gracie family was introduced to was a

J udo whose focus had turned to ground fighting in recent years. This ground fighting came from only one style of J iu-jitsu(Fusen Ryu), the other styles that made up J udo had not focused on ground work, so as their practice continued, theystayed to their traditional roots, which considered mainly of standing techniques. While older styles of J iu-jitsu stuck totheir core curriculums, J udo soon forgot about experience and turned its attention to gaining world wide exposure as anOlympic sport, which would eventually restrict the once great art and cause it to focus once again on primarily standingtechniques. Maeda was also exposed to western wrestling, as he had encountered one wrestler in particular at the WestPoint Military Academy in New York, and had more experience fighting throughout Europe and the Americas than anyother J apanese fighter of that time.

Brazilian J iu-J itsu is a progressive style of J iu-J itsu; once a technique is developed and used in competition, other J iu-J itsu players begin to design counters to that technique, and counters to those counters, which allows Brazilian J iu-J itsuto evolve freely. Brazilian J iu-J itsu players do not prepare for the untrained opponent; they assume that their opponentmay be more technical.

Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu

J u soft, gentle, Ko hard, strong Shin Sprit so J ukoshin is the sprit of gentle and strong.

J ukoshin was developed by Soke Bryan Cheek and other jiu-jitsu masters from around the world. Wile it is a relativelynew form of jiu-jitsu it has been is recognized as a modern western martial art, with J apanese origins, and is accepted assuch by the International Society of Headfounders and Headmasters. All though new, this style can be found in over 60countries world wide and this number grows each year.

Soke Bryan Cheek10th Dan J iu-jitsu8th Dan kobudo7th Dan J udo

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 J udo and J iu-J itsu and at the age of 21 years opened his first Dojo, teaching both of these arts. Competed in J udo 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 J iu-J itsu, and technical advisor to many martial arts organizations. Founded J ukoshin Ryu International 2003.


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Soke Bryan Cheek Lineage

Soke Bryan Cheek born 1951, attained his black belt (first Dan) in J udo after 11 years of trainings in 1969 from hisSensei, J apanese Master Otani Matsutaru. His trainings under Matsutaru Otani started in 1964. Having become one ofhis best English students, Soke Bryan Cheek trained under Master Matsutaru Otani until Matsutarus death in 1977. Thelast grade, gained from Otani Matsutaru, was 4th Dan in the art of J udo. After that the leadership of the Society of J udowas passed to his son, Robin Otani (the present British J udo Council President), who graded Soke Bryan Cheek to 5thand 6th Dan in the art of J udo.

From 1969 till 1970 Soke Bryan Cheek had an opportunity to train under outstanding J apanese Master Kenshiro Abbe(1975 - 1985), the holder of 8th Dan in J udo, 6th Dan in Kendo, Kudo, Aikido and Karate; J udo champion among 5thDan holders and absolute Japan Champion in year 1933. Abbe Sensei was the youngest J udo 3rd, 4th and 5th Danholder and J apan J udo champion in its history (18 years old).

Soke Bryan Cheek opened his first dojo in London in 1972. The J udo Ippon club was famous for its rigid old Judopractices; it was considered shameful to win a fight without ippon. Sacrifice throws were considered not correct, asthey were dangerous in a real life, not sport, fighting. Kosen judo wrestling was also practiced intensively in the dojo.Many of J udo Ippon students were successful in tournaments, and Soke Bryan Cheek himself became fivefold BritishNational J udo Champion.

After having achieved Master qualification in J udo, Soke Bryan Cheek began to seriously to engage in J u J utsutraining. He trained under a specialist Committee headed by Professor J ames Blandell (the founder of British J u J utsuAssociation, consequently founded WJ J F) and Professor Robert Clark. The name of style practiced was J uko Ryu Ju

J utsu - was borrowed during the relationships with J ukokai 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 visitedJ apan to continue his training. Yasumoto Akiyoshi Sensei was Soke Bryan Cheeks leading J apanese J u J utsuInstructor.

Approximately at the same time, having become J u J utsu International and World Kobudo Federation InternationalCoordinator, Soke Bryan Cheek began to take part actively in establishing a new modern J u J utsu syllabus for thoseorganizations. Soon Shihan Cheek became one of the most popular teachers of modern J u J utsu in Europe.

In 1996 WKF International Grading Committee, consisting of a number of famous Ju J utsu and J udo Masters of a highgrade, unanimously conferred 7th Dan in J u J utsu and J udo to Soke Bryan Cheek.

In 2000 Shihan Cheek left WKF and grounded his own organization - World Elite Black Belt Society or WEBBS. ManyWKF branches separated with him.

The same year WEBBS Representatives Council, consisting of 50 countries, on a collective basis conferred Soke Cheek8th Dan in J iu-jitsu.

In 2003, taking into consideration numerous proposals, not only from WEBBS but from all his students worldwide, SokeBryan Cheek designed a complex system of modern J u J utsu, in which are included all the practices and teachingmethods gained from his years of experience.

In 2005 Soke Bryan Cheek was promoted to 10th Dan and awarded the title of Soke of J ukoshin J iu-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 J ukoshin Ryu adherents.

Aside from J udo and J u J utsu Soke Bryan Cheek also has training in special hand-to-hand fighting techniques andarmed combat. He has been invited to carry out special training sessions for Special Forces (include governmentsecurity service) of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and Canada. Many of his students are police officers.

Soke Bryan Cheek was fivefold British J udo Nation Champion. His favorite techniques were seoi otoshi, harai goshi, deashi 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).


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Soke Bryan Cheek has released a number of DVDs - 2 Power J u J utsu DVDs, 5 J u-J utsu Syllabus DVDs, 1 KobudoDVD and 1 J unior J udo.

Soke Bryan Cheek has published 2 books. One of them, Ground Control, was written in co-authorship with RichardMorris and another - J ukoshin Ryu Ju-J utsu - by himself.

Today Soke Bryan Cheek carries out J u J utsu and J udo training sessions in his London based dojo and carried outmany Seminars, World Congresses, tournaments and performances all over the world.


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People of Note in Soke Cheeks History

Master Matsutaru OtaniMatsutaru Otani himself started Budo trainings in childhood, attending Kendo at school as wellas J u J utsu. In 1917 he moved to Ceylon, where he worked for 2 years, and practiced J u

J utsu / J udo under J apanese Instructor Seizo Usui. Afterwards he moved to England, wherehe started to train under the first J apanese Kadokan J udo teacher in England. That wasHakoichi Aida Sensei, the student and assistant of Kano J igoro. Having trained intensively for5 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 Otanigained from his Teacher was 4th Dan. He then obtained 5th Dan in J udo from Ichiro Hata.Only in 1945 did Otani Sensei open his first J udo club, and in 1948 that club turned into anOrganization with its branches. It was also a part of the British J udo Association. After 6 yearshe became very disappointed in BJ A primarily sports influences. Otanis clubs and those leadby his followers, left the BJ A and continued to practice a more classical style of J udo. WhenKenshiro Abbe came to England in 1955, MatsutaruOtani became his student and waspromoted 6th Dan. In 1959 he became 7th Dan and became National Coach of the British

J udo Council, taking over from Abbe Sensei.

J udo training in Matsutaru Otani Society of J udo used to be carried out in a traditional manner, with an accent on appliedself-defense techniques goshin jutsu usage. Initially, Otani Master was teaching J u J utsu, then gave prominence to

J udo, but remained steady in old methods appliance, even for competitive disciplines. For instance, there was no self-

falling 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 leglocks, which are absent in sport J udo, were free to use.

As Matsutaru Otani aged he still continued to practice randori fights, maintained the tradition of his teacher - an eminentJ apanese wrestler Yukio Tani.MatsutaruOtani had been fortunate to study under many of the greatest J udo Masters;including Sensei Kabumoto, Sensei Ishiguro, Sensei Kotani 9th Dan and was personally examined and graded by ShuichiNagaoka 10th Dan, (The highest rank in Judo). After a distinguished teaching career Sensei Otani died in 1977.

Yukio TaniYukio Tani (Tani Yukio, 1881 24 J anuary 1950) was a J apanese jujutsu instructorand professional challenge wrestler.

The precise details of Tani's early jujutsu training in J apan are unclear, but he is known tohave studied at two Fusen-ryu dojo as well as at the "Handa School of J iujitsu" in Osaka. Taniis 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 ofBartitsu, the nineteen year old Yukio Tani travelled to London and began appearing at musichalls, giving demonstrations of jujutsu and placing challenges to all comers. On stage Taniwas 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 jujutsuinstructor at Barton Wright's "Bartitsu School of Arms and Physical Culture" at 67b ShaftesburyAvenue in London's Soho district.After breaking with Barton-Wright in 1903, Tani joined forces with veteran show businesspromoter 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 willingto 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 forwinning, 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 thatthey had to avoid being forced to submit within a defined period of time. As the concept and practice of submissionwrestling was foreign to most European wrestlers during this period, this did offer Tani a tactical advantage in hischallenge matches.

At 5 feet 6 inches (1.67m) Tani allegedly lost only one music hall match and that was to a fellow J apanese national (TaroMiyake in 1905. During one week at the Oxford Music Hall, Yukio Tani met and defeated thirty-three men, some of whomwere well known continental wrestlers. In one six-month tour Tani defeated an average of 20 men a week, a total of over500 challengers over the period of the tour.


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In 1904 Tani and Miyake opened the J apanese School of J ujutsu that was located at 305, Oxford Street W, London. Thisschool 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 J ujitsu", 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 theBudokwai by J igoro 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 onJ anuary 24, 1950.

Kenshiro AbbeKenshiro Abbe (Abe Kenshir?, 15 December 1915 1 December 1985)[a]was a prominent J apanese master of judo, aikido, and kendo. He introduced aikido tothe United Kingdom in 1955, and founded the Kyushindo system. Abbe was a graduateof the famous Budo Senmon Gakko, having studied judo and kendo there. Following anillustrious early career in the martial arts, he served in the Imperial J apanese Armybefore and during World War II. He then trained in aikido under its founder, MoriheiUeshiba, for a decade. Abbe held dan ranks in several martial arts, most notably 8th danin judo, 6th dan in aikido, and 6th dan in kendo. After introducing aikido to the UK, heestablished several J apanese martial arts councils there during the late 1950s. Hereturned to J apan in 1964 and remained there for most of the remainder of his life. Thereare contradictory accounts of Abbe's final years, but it appears that he was in poor spiritsand poor health towards the end.

Early lifeAbbe was born on 15 December 1915 in a village in Tokushima Prefecture, on the islandof Shikoku, J apan. He was the son of Toshizo Abbe, who was the local school'sheadmaster and a kendo instructor, and his wife, Kote Abbe. The couple had four sonsand five daughters, and Abbe was the youngest child in the family. On 4 September1919, when Abbe was not yet four years old, his father drowned in a flash flood whiletraining in the mountains. A young schoolteacher, Manpei Hino, subsequently became afather 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 tothe rank of 1st dan in the art and, unusually, he reached 2nd dan the next year, and 3rd dan the year after that. Thus, atthe age of 16, he became the youngest judo student ever promoted to 3rd danan honour he received directly fromShohei Hamano, an instructor of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (abbreviated to 'Butoku Kai' or 'Butokukwai'), which was theofficial governing body for Japanese martial arts. Abbe also became champion of the Tokushima High School J udoLeague that year. During his fifth year at the school, Abbe entered a regional tournament involving 30 towns, serving ascaptain for the team from the town of Kawashima. His speed and agility helped him to many victories, and he received thenickname 'Pegasus' accordingly.

At his 1stdan judo examination, Abbe had caught the attention of Shotaro Tobata from the Butoku Kai, who had beenrefereeing at the event. Tobata had suggested to Nakamoto and Abbe that the young man should apply for entry to therenowned Budo Senmon Gakko (abbreviated to 'Busen,' and sometimes referred to as 'Busen College'), a specialistcollege 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 thejudo 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 competitionIn 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, KinnosukeOgawa, a master who held the rank of 10th dan. He recalled that his instructor, at the age of 75 years, was so skilled thathe could not be touched by any of the students or younger instructors. Every Saturday afternoon at Busen, followingtradition, 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 theautumn of his second year there, he was promoted to 5th dan, by which time he was reported to have been fighting 20opponents in succession.


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In May 1935, Abbe fought in the 5th dan division championship and defeated Masahiko Kimura. This match was one ofonly four professional career losses for Kimura, who was already well known as one of the best judo competitors in J apanand would later gain further fame for defeating Hlio Gracie of Brazilian J iu-J itsu. According to biographers Keith Morganand Henry Ellis, Kimura was heard to remark after the match that fighting Abbe was "like fighting a shadow." Abbe waslisted 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 heavierat 187 lb. (85 kg). Two years later, during which time Kimura trained hard, he sought Abbe out at the Kodokan andsoundly 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 KyotoTeikoku Daigaku, or 'Kyoto Imperial University'). During this period, his sister Toyoka began studying the naginata under afemale instructor named Mitamura (in J apan, this martial art has been practised almost exclusively by women since theEdo 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 positionswith the Osaka police force and a high school in Kyoto. The Butoku Kai promoted him to 6th dan in judo in 1937.

Military serviceIn J une 1937, Abbe enlisted in the Imperial J apanese Army, and was subsequently posted to a garrison in Manchuria. Heserved 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 J apan entered WorldWar 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 wasaround this time that he first met Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido, who had also trained in jkend. Ueshiba wasaround 60 years old at this time, around twice Abbe's age. Rogers, Ellis, and Eastman (2004) give the following accountof their first meeting:

Morihei Ueshiba had a profound influence on Abbe's development in the martial artsIt was during a train journey in J apan that Abbe first met Ueshiba. Abbe didn't know who hewas 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 knowsme, I am Kenshiro Abbe, Champion of All J apan." Ueshiba then introduced himself as theFounder of Aikido, and was told by Abbe that he didn't look strong enough to be a martialarts master. Ueshiba then offered Abbe his little finger, and said: "But young man, you lookvery strong indeed. Please break my finger." Abbe at first declined, but eventually acceptedthe 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 andtotally immobilised. Whilst on the floor Abbe asked Ueshiba for permission to study underhim.

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 J udo. Abbereplied 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, J udo champion of all J apan! 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 oldman put a finger in Kenshiros face, You are so powerful, break my finger! Kenshiro was only too happy to oblige. Hetook the finger, expecting to snap it like a twig, and wham! He found himself on the carriage floor under the full control ofthe old man. The old man allowed Kenshiro to get back into his seat. Who are you? Kenshiro Abbe asked. I am MoriheiUeshiba, the founder of Aikido. Kenshiro Abbe was astounded at the technique of the old man and requested that hebecome his student.

Abbe studied aikido under Ueshiba for 10 years, eventually reaching the rank of 6th dan in that art. During this period, theAbbes had two daughters: J unko 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 KyotoPrefectural Police Department. He became Chief Instructor of judo for the Kyoto police, and also taught at DoshishaUniversity in that city. After the Abbes had a third daughter, Yayoi, Abbe resigned from the Kyoto police. During thisperiod, he felt that judo in J apan was declining, and ended his association with the Kodokan in the 1950s.

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In 1955, Abbe travelled to the United Kingdom. He went at the invitation of the London J udo Society (LJ S), and was thefirst master to teach aikido in the UK. That year, he demonstrated aikido at the LJ S and at the Royal Albert Hall in LondonAbbe came to experience two problems at the LJ S: first, he felt that the students there were more concerned withcompetition than his theories, and second, he felt that the students did not treat him with the appropriate respect forsomeone of his rank and experience in the martial arts. According to the International Budo Council (IBC), he founded theIBC in 1955.

Abbe proceeded to teach aikido at his own dojo (training hall), affectionately known as 'The Hut,' which was locatedbehind a pub in Hillingdon, London. Training was rigorous and, due to Abbe's poor command of English, he would oftenmake corrections by using a shinai (practice sword) to hit the body part that was out of place; Ellis recalled that Abbewould say, "My English is poor but my shinai speaks fluently." Abbe's approach to self-defence matched his no-nonsenseapproach 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 threeyouths hovering several yards away on the opposite side of the street. When they approached him he was ready. "Give usyour money, or you'll get hurt" said the leader of the three. Abbe looked at each one in turn, then casually took his walletout of his jacket pocket, throwing it on the floor between himself and the antagonists. He pointed to the wallet and said, "Iam prepared to die for that wallet, what about you?" The three would-be attackers looked at the wallet on the floor, then atAbbe 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 languagethese thugs understood."

In 1958, Abbe founded the British J udo Council (BJ C), and he went on to establish the British Aikido Council, BritishKarate Council, British Kendo Council, and British Kyudo Council. At this stage, he was travelling extensively through theUK 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 J apan. 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 stylethat 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 late1960s include this rank with his name. In addition to his ranks in judo, aikido, and kendo, he held the rank of 5th dan inkarate and dan ranks in kyd and jkend.

In 1964, Abbe returned to J apan 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 teachingthe 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 BJ C senior executive and several senior instructorsmisappropriated his financial and organizational resources and set up their own BJ C group.[19] In 1969, Abbe returned tothe UK, but was distraught by the situation with this group that he had not authorized. When he asked former colleaguesto help him rebuild the organization, they refused; he subsequently left the UK, never to return.

Later lifeThere are contradictory accounts of Abbe's last years in J apan. Morgan and Ellis (2006) state that he lived with his familyfor the remainder of his life, while Cavalcanti (2004) and Bagot (2007) claim that there were problems and that he endedup living apart from his family. Sources appear to agree, however, that Abbe was in poor spirits and poor health towardsthe end of his life. He suffered a stroke on 17 November 1985, and was hospitalized.

Abbe died on 1 December 1985 in J apan. According to at least two sources, he had chosen to donate his body formedical education at Saitama University, so it was not immediately laid to rest. Abbe's funeral was held on 10 J une 1986at Zuiganji Temple, located south of Mount Bizan in Tokushima, and he was buried or commemorated at the family gravethere. Robinson (2007) wrote, "Abbe was the master who introduced Kendo, Aikido, Karate, Kyodo, J ukendo, Iaido,

Yarido and Naginatado to Europe yet he died almost totally alone and forgotten by most."


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Professor J ack Britten

J ack was born in London,He was a pro boxer who eared money fighting in the boxing booths, the story goes thatone of the japanesse instructors from the japanese ju-jitsu institute made a bet that hecould beat jack ,when the J apanese professor beat jack , jack wanted to learn Ju-jitsu .

J ack then started his ju-jitsu training in the J apanese ju-jitsu Institute in London at theJ apanese Institute he studied under, Yukio Tani and Sadakazu Uyenishi, and other

J apanese.

Sometime in 1921 he came to Liverpool and opened a pet shop in Smithdown Place, andabove which he established a J u-J utsu School. Later in the 1930s he moved to ShiellRoad, Kensington, Liverpool, taking over a very large house that had 5 tatami rooms.

His's dojo was called The Alpha J u-J itsu Institute, and until his death it remained a fulltime school teaching the same system he was taught by the first J apanese instructors. Hedid not go down the Kano Kodokan (J udo) road. As with many men in his position he wasan instructor to a variety of constabularies. In the 50's,60's,70's many of his studentswould go on to make their mark on J ujutsu and Karate.

Professor J ack Britten died in 1976 ,

Professor J ames 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 fightingsystems. He was so taken by the speed, agility and techniques of thesepeople, there was a burning passion to learn. In the early days there were nocontainer ships as there are now, in many ports cargo was unloaded andreloaded by hand for the return trip, and often this took anything from 2-8 weeksfor the ship to be ready to sail. He wouldn't spend all his time in dockside barswith many of his shipmates, instead he travelled inland to small towns andvillages, seeking out elders of families who taught fighting systems, many ofwhich 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 atsea and his treks on foreign soil. The following paragraphs of this article aresmall, 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 soldantiques and curious articles. He usually stood outside his shop, arms folded, studying the people who passed by. Myfather 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 manonly strange exaltation. After a few minutes of wandering around the shop Master Kim ushered my father through acurtain 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 ofthe 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 J aneiro, where he fought a local boxing champion. On thestreets of Rio in the late '30s bare knuckle fist fights were big business, and many dollars were betted on the outcome ofthe fights. Prof. Blundell used his own J u J itsu techniques to defeat him, and was carried aloft by his shipmates back tohis ship.In the Second World War my father ferried British troops back and forth to wherever they were needed in the world but thewar did not alter Prof. Blundell from his quest for knowledge of the martial arts, even though he was torpedoed twice, onceby a German U-Boat, in the North Atlantic. The second time he was torpedoed by a J apanese submarine he was adrift inan open boat for ten days and survived only on dog biscuits and water for that period of time. Out of the 15 men whoentered the lifeboat with him, only two survived.


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When he finally finished his travels, he settled down, and found employment with the Mersey Docks and HarbourCompany on a salvage vessel which patrolled the River Mersey and outer regions and was based in his home town ofLiverpool at the Pier Head.

Throughout Prof. J ames Blundell's career as a martial artist, he has raised thousands of pounds for charity, givingexhibitions all over Great Britain. He has stamped his own identity on Ju J itsu in this and many other countries, being thefounder member and chairman of the British J u J itsu Association which he resurrected back in the 1950s. Operatingfrom the Lowlands Ju J itsu Club, West Derby, Liverpool, which Prof. Blundell also taught from, he has produced some ofthe most talented and respected Ju-J itsuka in the western world.

His junior classes in the 1960s and 1970s were a tribute to his talent for handling children. Indeed the students camefrom all over England in coaches and mini buses to seek his expert tuition. Many instructors around the world have beentaught 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 J u-J itsu for some years because of a stroke which left him partially paralysed, hecould still tell you if you were going wrong in a particular technique and he would correct you, and he often sat on gradingpanels doing gradings from white to black belt. But in the end he had a second stroke which proved fatal and themessages of condolence at his funeral came from near and far, in respect of a man who was a pioneer of J u-J itsu in thecountry.

Koketsu Kai The Tigers Den

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


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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 J ukoshin Ryu in that country.

7. J ukoshin 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 J ukoshin Ryu International banner must be authorizedand cleared through both the home nations official representative, and InternationalHeadquarters in London.

9. Failure to follow the Code/Protocol could result in dismissal from J ukoshin Ryu International.

10. Soke Bryan Cheek retains the final authority on this and other matters within the organization.


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Belt Levels

White Belt (Novice): This is the beginning belt where everybody starts; it is probably the most important belt of all, as it isthe 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 crawlbefore you can walk the yellow belt shows that you now know how to crawl. Most of the techniques at the yellow beltlevel 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 strongknowledge of the basics. Orange belt starts to add a little more movement to its techniques but still has many techniqueswith 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 shouldnot 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 techniquecan be applied.

Blue belt (Intermediate): The blue belt level expands on the techniques learned in green. A blue belt has a strongknowledge 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 ofSempai isusually 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 brownbelt the focus of the syllabus turns more towards the throws, both new throws and improving on the quality of previouslylearned throws.

Shodan-ho (Advanced):This is a probationary belt between the student level and the teacher Sensei level. This level isa 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 Thislevel shows that you know and can remember all the techniques from yellow to black and can perform the novice leveltechniques 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 intermediatetechniques at a high level. By this level you have now learned to perform most of the previous syllabus both right and lefthanded. 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. Youare now at the top of the advanced levels and have learned the entire syllabus. It will take further hard work, dedicationand many more years of training before the master level may come your way. The syllabus at this level centers onweapons 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 highlevel of knowledge and ability of the syllabus and have sot out knowledge that goes beyond the syllabus. Often the title ofRenshi 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 thetechniques with in the J ukoshin 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 theJ ukoshin J iu-jitsu Ryu syllabus. These levels are denoted by a red belt.


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The Origins of Dan Ranking

The dan ( dan?) ranking system is a J apanese 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 J igoro, thefounder of judo and later introduced to other East Asian countries.[2]In the modern J apanese martial arts, holders of dan ranks often wear a black belt, those of higher rank also red-and-whiteand red belts. Dan ranks are still given in arts such as the strategy board games Go and Renju, the art of flowerarrangement (ikebana), and tea ceremony.

The character ofDan (dan?) is used in J apanese 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 isoften used along with the lower rank system, Ky (Ky?) rank. There are other methods of assessing rank in Japanesemartial systems, of particular note is the older, menkyo system.

HistoryThe dan ranking system was invented by Honinbo Dosaku (1645-1702), a professional go player in the Edo period.[3] Prioto the invention, top-to-bottom ranking was evaluated by comparison of handicap and tended to be vague. He valued thethen 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 J igoro (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 TsunejiroTomita). 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 yetattained a dan grade). Different athletic departments within the J apanese school system were already using markers ofrank, most notably in swimming where advanced swimmers wore a black ribbon around their waists. [5] Kano adopted thecustom of having his ydansha wear black obi (belts) in 1886.

At that time, these obi were not the belts karateka andjdka 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), andits modern obi in white for mudansha and black for yudansha. The system of coloured junior belts was introduced later byMikonosuke Kawaishi in Europe in 1935. The basic progression of the colours and tip colours (e.g., white yellowgreen 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 J udo, all danpromotion within the ZNKR, IKF and its member countries is by examination. Whereas dan grades are awarded fortechnical ability, there is a parallel Shogo system awarding Renshi, Kyoshi, Hanshi, against suitability as a role model tosome members of the Kodansha ranks of 6th, 7th and 8th dan. Renshi and Kyoshi are awarded on written examinationand Hanshi by election. There is some debate amongst non-J apanese kendoka about the fairness of the Kyoshi test,which unlike the equivalent for Renshi, must be written in J apanese.

Although the dan system is distinctly J apanese, it has been adopted by many other martial arts styles. The dan systemand the well-known symbol of a black-belt have been absorbed into common usage to represent a person with above-average or highly-trained skills in a particular discipline. A unique variation is Okinawan Isshinryu Karate. The oldestpractitioners are Americans who have taught thousands of people in the US since 1957. Consequently, there are over 10Isshinryu associations and several legitimate 10th dans in the Isshinryu system world wide- as many as 15 at last count-all with 40- 50 years experience as instructors.

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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 dayinstruction of the lower level students and to set a good example with regard to attendance, conduct (both on and off themat) 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 withtheir students and accept their mistakes and failings, to continue their training and to pass as much of their knowledge totheir students.

Renshi: Polished Expert, this is typical awarded at the master level of black belt, 4th dan. A Renshi has the same dutiesas a Sensei but also ensure that his senior students, Sensei, are continuing in their growth and training. A Renshi will alsolikely 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 sameduties as a Sensei or Renshi but will likely have a much larger body of students, not just the students at his dojo, to assistin their growth and training. A Kyoshi will also likely be involved in the overall workings of the style to a greater extent thana Renshi.

Hanshi: Professor, this is typical awarded at the master level of black belt, 8th dan. This is the highest title one can begranted aside from Shihan or Soke. Similar to Kyoshi the Hanshi will likely play a major role both locally and through thestyle 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 abilityto 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 appropriatecandidate on the retirement of the current Soke. The Soke is responsible for the overall running, structure and syllabus ofthe 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 orShihan Sensei.


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Jukoshin Syllabus(Yellow belt to 3rd Dan)


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Yellow Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu SyllabusAverage time to grading: 3 months

Dojo EtiquetteBowing 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 grabStrike top of hand, grind knuckles, grab thumb and pinky fingers, turn thumb up, step out, finger lock, kick groin finish.

3. Breaking lapel grabTrap wrist, step to opposite knee, open hand strike throat, step back, wrist lock, kick ear finish.

4. Breaking front strangleTurn 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 stri kes to body

a) Cross block with double back fist to bodyb) Upward rising block with double strike to floating ribs

6. 2 basic blocks with kicks to bodya) S block with kick to kneeb) Outside forearm block with toe kick to solar plexus

7. Straight arm lockBreak balance to the side, step under arm, grab wrist and turn, straight-arm lock, grab hand and turn, take over shoulderto ground, strikes to finish.

8. Breaking ground s trangle 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 s trangle astride bodyStrike 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 blocksRight foot stays stationary, preformed left side first then rightUpward rising block, Cross block, S block, O block, Downward block, X block up, X block Down, Palm heel block


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Orange Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu SyllabusAverage 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 wris t grabs

2.Escape from front bear hug - nerve poin tTrap head, nerve point at ear, take to ground, strike to finish.

3. Escape from rear bear hug - step back, pull legStep 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 chestLock 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 grabUki 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 headLaying 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 b lock 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 lockLaying 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 sc issor throw - outside block , kick to kidney and head(J apanese name: Mae Basami Nage)Outside block, kick stomach, front scissor throw, kick kidney, kick head to finish.


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17. Counter to back arm and collar ho ld - twist & apply same lockBack arm and collar hold, turn, grab hand and strike groin, step around and apply back arm and collar hold to Uki, palmstrike head to finish.

18. Nerve and pressure pointsTemple, neck, throat sternum

19.Strikes to body a) S block with palm heel to chinb) S block with elbow to stomach

20. Kicks to bodya) Outside forearm block with side thrust kick to kneeb) Outside forearm block with shin kick to thigh


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Green Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu SyllabusAverage time to grading: 5 months

Handstand Breakfall

1. Defence against kick to head - leg lockProne, block kick to head, kick stomach, double leg take to ground, double leg lock, punch kidneys, palm strike head andstomp head to finish.

2. Arm lock in a standing pos ition - 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 oblongataLeft hand stance, downward block, strike medulla oblongata, knee, shoulder lock, strike ear finish.

6. Reclining leg throw with strikes - kneel downRight hand stance, upward rising block, elbow to ribs, reclining leg throw, strike groin, pass leg, punch kidney, strike headto 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 fi ngersUki 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 lockKnuckle 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 throwStep on foot, ankle throw, kick head to finish.


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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 lockRight hand stance, upward rising block, strike, leg throw, kick groin, step on leg, leg lock, pass leg, strike kidney andstomp head to finish.

25. Front sc issor 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 b lock (Japanese name: Hadaka jime)

27. Single wing strangle - outs ide forearm block(Japanese name: Kataha jime)

28. 4 strikes to bodyElbow / bottom fist / open hand / wrist

29. Scarf ho ld - from throw (Japanese name: Kesa gatame)

30. Shoulder ho ld - 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 k icks, 4 versions Side kick to knee, heel kick to back of leg, heel kick to back, front kick to groin.

35. Wrist locks 3 versionsFlat hand / open hand / bottom fist

36. Basic ground grappling procedures

37. Development of blocks Kata


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Blue Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu SyllabusAverage 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 (J apanese 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 stanceLeft 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 plexusb) neck lock and arm grab

8. Stranglesa) twisting hand from double punchb) 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 stranglesa) behind head, should lockb) between legs, neck / spine lockc) from side of body, jujigatame

14. Counter to back arm and collar ho ld - 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 lockLeft 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.


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18. Scissors and naked choke holdLeft 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 k ick to groinFrom front choke, wedge block, kick groin, elbow head to finish.

20. Escape from half-nelsonCross 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 throwLeft hand stance, S-block, strike neck, head hip knee throw, neck crank, elbow to finish.

27. Escape from full nelsonResist, 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.


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Purple Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu SyllabusAverage 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 l ockOutside Palm Heel block, strike ribs, knife hand strike inside of arm (elbow), trap arm under armpit, apply wristlock, strikehead 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 ho ld - 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 stanceRight-hand stance, cross block, forearm strike to neck, bar choke, inside hock throw, kick neck, stomp head to finish.

7. Counter to bar chokeHook 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 so lar 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 toneck 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 ch ina) S blockb) outside forearm block

14. Upward rising b lock w ith chop to necka) to left sideb) to right side

15. Escape while held by both wris ts from behind (back kick)

16. Chop to neck with knee kick to so lar plexusLeft 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 tofinish.

19. Holding and locking techniques from standing (4 versions)Side wrist lock, full wrist lock, shoulder lock, rear arm lock.


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20. Defense against right and left punchesa) 2 S blocks, palm-heel and punch to throatb) 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 locksa) wrist grabb) lapel grabc) handshake

23. Intermediate ground grappling procedures


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Brown Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu SyllabusAverage time to grading: 8 months

1. Drawing Ank le Throw - left-hand stance(J apanese name: Sasae-tsurikomi-ashi)S-block, drawing ankle throw, stomp head finish.

2. Transition h ip throw - left-hand stance(J apanese 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 armlock.b) Walking stick lock Right hand stance, downward palm block, side thrust kick, turn to opponent, apply walking sticklock.

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 tofinish.

7. Cross ankle throw - right-hand stanceCross 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 arma) left arm

b) right arm

10. Throws) hip throw (O goshi) b) half hip (Uki goshi)) half shoulder d) full shoulder (Ippon seoi nage)) body drop (Tai otoshi) f) sweeping hip (Harai goshi)) spring hip (Hane goshi) h) inside hock (Ouki gari)

) outside hock (Osoto gari) ) rice bale (Tawara Gaeshi)

11. Defense against combined punch and kick / kneea) right punch, left kickb) left punch, right kick

12. Corner throw - from punch to headS-block, punch stomach, corner throw, kick kidneys, kick head to finish.

13. Rear throw - from punch to head (J apanese 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 (J apanese name: Kata-guruma)S-block with punch to stomach, shoulder wheel throw.


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16. Shoulder crash - right hand stanceCross block, double strike ribs, shoulder crash throw, heel stomp chest to finish.

17. Attacking k icks to the body - 10 versionsKicks 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 headS-block, sleeper hold.

19. Defense against 2 attackers a) held by both arms by both attackersb) bear hug over arms by one attackerc) Two attackers striking.

20. Advanced ground grappling procedures


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Shodan-Ho Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu SyllabusAverage time to grading: 9 months

1. Outer winding throw - left-hand stance (J apanese name: Soto Makikomi)S-block, strike to neck, outer winding throw, elbow groin, elbow head to finish.

2. Inner winding throw - right-hand stance (J apanese name: Uchi Makikomi)Cross block, double strike ribs, inner winding throw, elbow groin, elbow head to finish.

3. Stomach throws (J apanese name: Tomoe Nage)a) One foot S-block left and right hook punches, clap ears, one foot stomach throw, finish with strikes. b) Two foo t - S-block left and right hook punches, clap ears, attempt one foot stomach throw, Uki block throw, two footstomach throw, finish with strikes.

4. Counter throws a) Counter to h ip throw (resist) Uki tries a hip throw, resist by lowering hips, thumb on septum takedown, finish withstrikes.b) counter to body drop (tani-otoshi) Uki tries a body drop throw, counter with a tani-otoshi throw, strike groin tofinish.c) Counter to full shoulder (scoop) Uki tries a full shoulder throw, counter with a rear scoop throw, stomp spine tofinish.d) Counter to outside hock (Osoto-Guruma) Uki tries an outside hock throw, counter with Osoto-Guruma throw,strikes to finishe) 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 behinda) Septumb) Edge of foot in back of knee / hair grabc) Wrist choke

6. Inside leg sweep - right-hand stance, (J apanese 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 stanceFade back, outside palm block, grab throat, grab throat, throat throw (large step forward with right leg), squeeze throat tofinish.

8. One-handed throws (all righ t 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 headUki 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 chin3. Right palm strike to bottom of chin4. Left hand chop to throat5. Left hand chop to sternum6. Left open hand to groin7. Left backhand to face8. Right open hand strike to side of face9. Left open hand slap to ear10. Right chop to neck


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11. Elbow and its uses (10 versions)1. S-block with elbow to arm.2. backward elbow to right side of chin3. forward elbow to left side of chin4. upward elbow to chin5. straight elbow to face6. back elbow to neck7. elbow to side of neck8. forward elbow to side of neck9. forward elbow to sternum10. Reverse elbow to plexus

12. Bottom fist and its uses (10 versions)1. Striking block to punch2. right side of neck3. right temple4. right eye5. nose6. left eye7. left temple8. left neck9. 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 knifeacross 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.


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Shodan (1st Dan) Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu SyllabusAverage time to grading: 6 months

1. Throwing techniquesa ) drawing ankleb ) reclining leg throwc ) corner throwd ) valley drope ) reverse hip throw

f ) shoulder wheelg ) leg throwh ) knee wheeli ) minor inner hook

j ) reverse shoulderk ) crab claw scissorsl ) front scissorsm ) inside leg sweepn ) outer wheelo ) outer hook

2. Combination throwsa) Shoulder throw into recumberant ankleb) Hip throw into stamp throwc) Body drop into half scissor throwd) Sweeping hip into outside hocke) Inside hock into inner hook

3. Counter throws a ) body drop against drawing ankleb ) rear throw against hip throw (rolling)c ) wrist choke against half shoulderd ) leg hook against body drop (step over)e ) shoulder twist against shoulder wheel

4. Defense against kicksa) crescent / heel kick

b) roundhouse to bodyc) roundhouse to headd) back kick to bodye) straight snap kick to body

5. Palm-heel blocks with various attacks (5 versions)

6. Kata of blocks


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Nidan (2nd Dan) Belt Jukoshin Ryu Jiu-jitsu SyllabusAverage time to grading: 2 Years

1. Left Handed Throws (11)1. Body drop 2. Hip throw3. Full shoulder 4. Wrist throw5. Sweeping hip 6. Inside leg sweep7. Springing hip 8. Reverse hip9. Outside hock 10. Reverse shoulder

11. Inside hock

2. Defence against Kn ife (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, st

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