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About Ki Ryu Ju Jutsu
Ki Ryu Ju Jutsu honors the ancient Japanese art of Ju Jutsu or “the gentle way” with the speed and efficiency of Judo or “the gentle art.” Ki Ryu incorporates striking techniques from Karate, Muai Thai, and Boxing.
Students of Ki Ryu Ju Jutsu are expected to learn the appropriate Japanese terminology for dojo etiquette and for all of the curriculum. Students line up according to rank. The bow-in is recited in Japanese with the students in a formal seiza (or kneel-sitting) position. Students bow in and face the sensei at the beginning and end of each class. The curriculum consists of Nage Waza (throwing techniques), Katame Waza (grappling techniques), and Atemi Waza (striking techniques).
The throwing techniques are broken down into tachi-waza (standing techniques) and sutemi-waza (sacrifice techniques).
The grappling techniques include osae-komi-waza (hold-down techniques), shime-waza (strangling techniques), and kansetsu-waza (joint techniques).
The striking techniques are incorporated as part of the goshin jutsu or “active way,” in which students apply the techniques to offensive attacks or defensive strategies.
The ranking system is based on five belts: Gokyu(yellow), Yonkyu (green), Sankyu (purple), Nikyu (brown), Ikyu (high brown) and Shodan (Black). Rank is earned through correct execution of the throws, grappling techniques, and goshin jutsu. Students enter class and receive a white belt. As the student progresses, stripes are issued to recognize his/her improvements. Once three stripes are earned, the student may begin to prepare for the Gokyu test.
Ki Ryu Ju Jutsu is a system that requires strength, honor, perseverance, and dedication from every student. The Code of Bushido (code of the warrior) is strictly upheld, both in and outside of the dojo. Students who enter the dojo must maintain a level of unconditional respect for each other and for the instructor. Personal matters and individual differences are left outside of the dojo, and gender is of no importance when the doors are closed. Students pair up to practice techniques as tori or “taker/aggressor” and uke or “willing opponent.” Practice can be exhausting and painful, even for the most conditioned athlete.
The techniques are incredibly effective, so precaution and uke safety are exercised at all times. Tapping out or submission by speaking "matee" are practiced to signal defeat to the tori and prevent injury to the uke.
Ki Ryu Ju Jutsu is appropriate for adults only, and will never be taught to children. There are sport judo classes available for younger students. The Ju Jutsu curriculum is taught and practiced independently from the other disciplines in the Ki Ryu Marital Arts System. The techniques can be applied in competition or in the street. Students of Ki Ryu are nonviolent and humble , but should never be underestimated.