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Originally Posted by smoothsake
Recently my dojo has been allowing a traditional jujutsu instructor conduct classes on our off nights. It turns out that a local gym no longer wanted to offer this jujutsu from practicing there due to possible legal liability issues. So, last night I stopped by to check it out and watched as the sensei destroyed 3 of his students. The class wasn't as structured as what I am used to with Kyokushin, but I can see the effectiveness of the style. There is little sport application (i.e. no rules or limitations) just pure self-defense with intent of disarming and dismantling an opponent. I liked what I saw and can see how it could definitely link up with the striking that we all seek to perfect through Kyokushin.
Now coming from IKO1, this is the exact opposite. No federation of dojos, no competition, and no branding. It is a small ryu of masters who practice an art from what he tells me has been passed in his family for generations. The sensei is former law enforcement, military, and today owns a private security firm. I can't vouch his claims of experience... nor his teaching credentials... but here's the kicker... he's only going to charge me $5 (I think per month) because he's using our dojo and promised to take care of all current Kyokushin members.
I was floored! That is a super deal. Of course I'm going to need a thicker gi...
So I think this is a great cross training opportunity. Any opinions? It's $5!!
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Osu.
japanese jujitsu was created during feudal japan when striking forms of martial arts were no longer effective againts armored men. its intent was to kill its apponent. fuedal japan was over the desire to train in this form was still great, but they did not want to down play its lethalness by turning into a sport. Judo was created as the sport of jujutsu to solve this problem.
then along came the Gracies who created there own style of jiu-jitsu as a sport style. long story short, if you are used to watching bjj, then japanese jujutsu may look brutal to you. if you want a hard days training i say go for it.
