Jujitsu (Beginning Course) Syllabus

The class stresses practical Jujitsu techniques with the underlying philosophy of non-violence.

A traditional opening and ending of the class will be observed employing attitudes of meditation, calming techniques, and mutual respect. The class then proceeds into physical fitness exercises and Jujitsu strategies stressing safety at all times with physical fitness, mental discipline, self-defense, and character development as the ultimate objective of the class.

Some of the items covered are:

1. Techniques for eliminating dangers from daily living experiences.

2. Methods for recognizing and avoiding dangers.

3. Skills and strategies for employing physical defense when necessary:

a. Hand and arm blocks
b. Hand and arm striking
c. Feet and leg kicks
d. Stances and shuffles
e. Wrist locks, arm bars and joint locks
f. Nerve centers and pressure points
g. Chokes
h. Throwing techniques
i. Falling ways
j. Non-physical strategies
k. Specific Jujitsu (self-defense) techniques
l. Weapons

4. Martial arts terminology

5. Martial arts basic history and philosophy of China, Korea, Okinawa, and Japan

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