Jukido Jujitsu

Jukido Jujitsu was founded by Shihan Paul Arel in 1959. This style of jujitsu synthesizes principles & techniques of judo, jujitsu, aiki-jitsu, karate & weaponry. Jukido is one of the first Jujitsu systems to use the modern belt-ranking system. It emphasizes self defense techniques appropriate for each age group and type of situation. This system practices no major emphasis on tournaments or competition.

Emphasis:

  • Practical, realistic & effective self-defense
  • Safety
  • Self-Confidence
  • Responsibility- “Appropriate response training”
  • Personalized attention
  • Fun

Typical classes often include:

  • Traditional Bow-in: Greeting to Sensei and fellow students
  • Warm-up, stretching, brief calisthenics
  • Ukemi: Practice of breakfalls and roll-outs
  • Tachi Waza: Formal throwing techniques with a partner
  • Self-Defense: pre-arranged techniques appropriate for each rank
  • Surprise Attack scenarios, disarming, group drills
  • Randori: Freeplay throwing competition for fun (periodic; never mandatory).
  • Question & Answer period
  • Traditional Bow-out: Thank you to Sensei and fellow students
Jukido Jujitsu is appropriate for children (ages 7 & up), youths, and adults


Affiliation:
Jukido Jujitsu is sanctioned by the International Kokondo Association (IKA), which certifies all instructors, standardizes procedures, kata and techniques, and regulates all Kokondo dojo worldwide. Only IKA members with proper credentials and updated certification are legitimate Kokondo instructors. The World Headquarters of the IKA is in South Windsor, CT, US.

Some of this content was borrowed from www.kokondo.com with written permission of Daniel and Scott Cohen