Ju Jutsu

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 Unlike other styles of martial arts, Ju Jutsu continually strives to live up to the seven principles of  THE CODE OF BUSHIDO, “The way of the warrior."   The Code of Bushido teaches Humility, Truthfulness, Bravery, Benevolence, Compassion, Sincerity,  Loyalty and Devotion to our families, friends, country as well as every aspect of our lives.  As Ju Jutsu practitioners,  we believe that The Code Of Bushido serves as our constant reminder to perfect our character.   

Ju Jutsu practitioners are taught to know their enemies – and this sometimes means the enemy within. Controlling the enemy is a great challenge controlling the enemy within is the greater challenge.  

The Ju Jutsu philosophy, as taught, promoted, and promulgated by the sensei and all Ju Jutsu instructors, is that Ju Jutsu is not an art of offense, but defense.  We are never the attackers, only the defenders;  However one should never take our position of non-aggression as a sign of weakness or cowardice.  Because while we choose not to fight, one should not make the grave mistake of placing us in a situation whereby we will have to defend,  because our defense (only if necessary) will be relentless and unforgiving. 

 We are the modem day descendants of the ancient Japanese Martial Art of Ju Jutsu. For us to claim to our "Martial Arts Birth Right" we must trace our lineage back to Japan in the last years of the SENGOKU era, which was after the NARA period. TAKEUCHI CHUMUDAIKEN HISAMORI  had already established and practiced the Martial Art he called Ju Jutsu.  His system became known as "TAKEUCHI SEKIGUCHI  RYU". In the year of TENMON (1532) TAKEUCHI SEKIGUCHI JUJUTSU was completely systemized and documented.  This information leads us to support the reality that Japan is the "HOMELAND", and TAKEUCHI HISAMORI is the "FATHER" of JU JUTSU.  

So much for the early years. We must now turn our attention to the present, the here and now period of Ju Jutsu. In doing that you will notice that in all Ju Jutsu dojo, a unique style of fighting is practiced.  The students square off as if they were engaged in “Kumite"(Karate free style sparring)   kicks, punches and back fists are thrown  suddenly a fast moving shoulder or hip throw is executed, the attacker lands on his back, and is immediately subjected to a strangulation or mat hold, or possibly an arm lock. He taps the mat in submission.         

This fighting method is uncommon to many, but to us, the addition of Judo to the free style fighting is what makes us stand out from the rest. You see, Judo which was founded by the HONORABLE Dr. JIGORO KANO is also a major part of our Ju Jutsu training. Randori (Judo free practice) is also a requirement. We believe that since Judo was born of Ju Jutsu, it must be returned to Ju Jutsu for Ju Jutsu to remain strong and scientific.  Dr. Jigoro Kano was also a Ju Jutsu master and he used both the TENSHIN SHINYO RYU and the KITO RYU schools of Ju Jutsu as the foundation stones for his system, which he called JUDO.  

In the same hand, our opening exercises consist of punching and kicking techniques, which when combined with Judo during our fighting portion of the class, gives us a unique system of self defense.  We encourage all of our students to participate in both Judo and karate tournaments whenever the opportunity arises. It is important that all students of Ju Jutsu fully understand all aspects of the other Martial Arts.  We practice contact fighting which can and will get rough from time to time, (depending upon the students) We must always remember that in today's society survival is an everyday reality, and unfortunately, in order to survive in our present society we must rely upon our ability to withstand the rigors of combat.  It is with great joy and expectations that I personally WELCOME YOU into the world of Ju Jutsu.    

Sincerely Yours,    Sensei David Govoni 

Lifetime member of the USJA 

Lifetime member of the NJA

 Inducted into the Pankration Hall Of Fame in 1999 

Chairman of the board of The World Pankration Federation 

Lifetime member of the USA Pankration Athlima 

Board certified instructor for the Chi Martial Art Federation