Ju-jitsu kata

Nidan Kata [2/09]
The 10 kata presented in this segment are the additional forms a shodan candidate needs to learn for the kata portion of the nidan test in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu. The pictures, taken by Jared Wynn, are meant to provide assistance in understanding the form, not specific step-by-step photos of how to do each kata. To the right of the pictures is the name of the technique, its "number" in the Big Book, and my notes on how to execute the technique. Thanks to Jeff Wynn for putting all of this together. They were originally presented at the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu 2007 Summer Camp in Santa Clarita, CA. Sandan Kata [2/09]
The 10 kata presented in this segment are the additional forms a shodan candidate needs to learn for the kata portion of the sandan test in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu. The pictures, taken by Jared Wynn, are meant to provide assistance in understanding the form, not specific step-by-step photos of how to do each kata. To the right of the pictures is the name of the technique, its "number" in the Big Book, and my notes on how to execute the technique. Thanks to Jeff Wynn for putting all of this together. They were originally presented at the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu 2007 Summer Camp in Santa Clarita, CA. Tai-Otoshi Fixes [2/09]
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Some people are having problems properly setting their footwork for a Tai-Otoshi. The is a tendency to place their right foot as much as 1-2 feet behind the right foot of the uke, blocking the leg just below the knee joint rather than at his ankle. As a result the right leg locks at the knee joint, thus making the throw very difficult to execute & placing a high risk of injury to both tori and uke. This series shows the correct foot placement for the tori's right & left feet. Nozo No Ushiro Nage [2/09]
In some Ju-Jitsu ryu this is a secret technique taught only to black belts. In Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, and other ryu, it's taught to white belts because of its simplicity and ease of helping students learn the concept of self-control and control of their attackers. it can be a very gentle technique which will only cause a gag response by the attacker. It can also be a fatal technique if the "victim" is in fear for their life. So this technique should be used with a great deal of caution. Uki Otoshi [3/09]
Uki Otoshi is one of the most difficult techniques to learn in jujitsu, requiring almost a "leap of faith" for lack of a better term. In the 1970's three of my junior high brown belts came up with a quick way to help students learn this difficult throw. Students using this method usually had the throw down after 4-5 repeats of this "supported" approach. Mae Yubi Nage [10/11]
This video fixes a very common problem with the setup of the ofrward finger throw, or any finger throw for that matter.
5 Techniques to Save Your Life! [4/12]
This is an online reprint of a recent Black Belt Magazine article showing individual steps/pix in getting out of 5 very common "holds" used by street attackers. Releases & counters are shown for:
Rear Forearm Choke
Headlock
Bear Hug
Rear Armlock
Rear Shoulder Grab VIDEO: Countering a Sucker-Punch [4/12]
This is a short narrated video taken at Black Belt Publications on how to effectively counter a sucker-punch, assuming you know it's coming. Tai-Otoshi - Basic Drop Throw [4/12]
Instructional pix & directions excerpted from Jujitsu: Basic Techniques of the Gentle Art - Expanded Edition Ude Guruma Ogoshi - Shoulderlock Hip Throw [4/12]
Instructional pix & directions excerpted from Jujitsu: Basic Techniques of the Gentle Art - Expanded Edition Shioku Ashi Ushiro Nage - Leg-Lift Rear Throw [4/12]
Instructional pix & directions excerpted from Jujitsu: Basic Techniques of the Gentle Art - Expanded Edition Hiji Waza - Elbow Lift [4/12]
Instructional pix & directions excerpted from Jujitsu: Basic Techniques...