Discover Authentic Martial Arts
We are a self-defense system first and foremost. Our Arts turn the attacker’s own strength and energy against them. Jukido Jujitsu and Kokondo Karate apply traditional techniques to modern circumstances. Whether your attacker is alone, in a group, or armed, you are going to know what to do.
Jukido Jujitsu
Jukido Jujitsu is a traditional self-defense system that utilizes the attacker’s strength against them. This fact makes Jukido perfect for all ages and sizes. Classes begin for children at 5 or 6 years old and continue throughout adulthood. This dynamic jujitsu system incorporates Paul Arel’s legacy of three unifying principles for Martial arts:
Shorin-ji, Jushin, and Kuzushi.
The first stages of Jukido emphasize self-defense drills that familiarize the student with Escapes, Throws, Blocks, locks, and Strikes. These combinations eventually evolve into infinite applications, liberating the Jukido student from having only one defense for a specific attack. These five facets blend into a system that is perfect for anyone needing a no-nonsense approach to martial arts.
Jukido instills confidence. Greg Howard, Kaicho, when reflecting on his own history in Jujitsu, remarks, "Shihan always said rudeness is a weak person’s imitation of strength." The biographies of many of Jukido’s highest ranks include being bullied as children. Jukido helped many youngsters develop the skills they needed to become successful, confident, and friendly adults.
Jukido is guided by the seven codes of Bushido:
- Politeness
- Benevolence
- Justice
- Courage
- Veracity
- Honor
- Loyalty
These codes govern the ethics for all self-defense situations. What is the appropriate response to an attacker’s aggression? The answer lies in a series of “what If” questions and drills. A good martial artist behaves responsibly. Jukido teaches this concept regardless of the age of the participants and the variety of the attacks. This emphasis gives the student the ethical compass and courage needed to navigate the schoolyard, the boardroom or the back alley.
Jukido is a versatile, effective and appropriate style of self-defense for everyone.
Jukido in Action
Demonstration of O-Goshi:
