Shorinji-kan Jiu Jitsu is a modern grappling martial art derived from the feudal Japanese
art of Jujutsu (also known as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu)
It is a practical, self-defense based
martial art incorporating striking, joint locks, throws and submission grappling techniques. We
pressure test regularly and compete bi-annually at national events run by the
Jiu
Jitsu Foundation
With a heavy emphasis on using an opponent's size and
momentum against them, Jiu-Jitsu is suitable for anyone irrespective of age, strength, weight or
gender
A detailed history of our style can be found on the Jiu Jitsu
Foundation's website
here
Jiu Jitsu incorporates a variety of techniques, including but not limited
to:
Strikes - How to strike someone for maximum
effect
Locks - How to lock joints in order to restrain someone both
standing and on the floor
Throws - Throws are used to send assailants
crashing to the floor where they may be restrained
Defence from various unarmed
attacks including wrist grabs, body grabs, punches, kicks and
strangles
Defence against various weapons - Knife, Cosh, Bottle, Chain,
Broken Bottle, Sword, etc. At first, these are taught using rubber or wooden weapons. For senior
grades (purple belts and above), real weapons may be used
Defence against multiple
attackers - Armed and unarmed, both standing up and also from a prone
position
Ground fighting - Techniques that will allow you to overcome a
stronger or heavier opponent if the fight has been taken to the ground
Break
falling - How to fall without injury. This is a major part of the
syllabus
You may view our full syllabus
here
