In today's society, where violence and a decline in moral values seem
to be on the increase, SAN DO JUTSU KARATE SCHOOL is a way to prepare both
mentally and physically for everyday stress and the ultimate challenge we
hope will never confront us.
More than ever we need self-esteem and discipline to achieve personal
balance and realize our full potential. At SAN DO JUTSU KARATE SCHOOL,
teaching begins with respect -- respect for the instructor, respect for
the other students, and respect for the inner self.
At SAN DO JUTSU KARATE SCHOOL, we train in every aspect of the art,
starting with learning how to fall safely. This is important not only in
the DOJO (training area), but will be invaluable in outside situations.
While we learn to fall correctly, we also learn how to be in specific
stances. As we practice our stances, we learn various strikes and how to
properly combine them. We also learn how to block and move from one
stance into another. Basic accomplishments come quite rapidly as training
continues. Some of the techniques can be challenging, but can be fun and
easy to learn. As the student trains and practices, their ability to
concentrate increases as well. Self-defense techniques are taught from
the beginning.
The style of SAN DO JUTSU KARATE SCHOOL is rather unique and practical.
It incorporates three styles of the JUTSU (gentle) arts. They are:
Tai-Jutsu, Aiki-Jutsu, and Jiu-Jutsu, and as an extra Kempo karate has
been added to the program.
- Tai-Jutsu is an all around method that uses the body's natural
movements to avoid getting hit and at the same time preparing for a
counter attack. Tai-Jutsu has many varieties of attack, such as
grappling, throwing, and joint locking.
- Aiki-Jutsu is the art from which Aikido was developed. Aikido
means "way of harmony". It bases its concept on avoiding a conflict
by neutralizing an attacker. The art is known for its circular
motions and its use of ki (internal energy).
- Jiu-Jutsu is known as the art of flexibility. It was because of
the Jiu-Jutsu vast array of holds, locks and strangulation techniques
that many countries' armed forces used this as their base for unarmed
combat.
- Kempo Karate is one of the Japanese martial arts which uses five
animal styles. These animals are the Tiger,the Cobra,the Leopard,
the Crane, and the Dragon. Kempo combines hand, foot, elbow, knee,
and head strikes.
The combination of these styles allows students to defend themselves in
not only one or two ways, but in a variety of situations should the need
arise. This is what truly makes SAN DO JUTSU KARATE a very useful,
positive, and practical martial art. Our students are seldom bullied or
pushed around by others. This doesn't come from their defending ability,
but their inner strength and the confidence they project. Our first rule
is, "walk away, avoid a conflict" -- our students are taught not to bully
or provoke fighting, it must be controlled and used ONLY as a last resort!
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