Learning JuJitsu
Although my Taekwondo is going pretty well, and I’m progressing up the ranks, I’ve recently developed theA urge to learn JuJitsu. Taekwondo has been great for me. It has turned me into a much fitter person, it has helped with my concentration, and it has taught me some important life values. I am much calmer and I’d say somewhat more polite :-). Putting all that aside, Taekwondo is the art of striking from a distance. I also want to learn close contact self-defence.
JuJitsu (also known as Jiu-Jitsu or JuJutso or JuJitsu) is Japan’s oldest system of martial art. JuJitsu dates back over 1200 years; a system of combat used on the battlefields of Japan and later adopted for self-defence. The modern budo systems of judo, aikido, hapkido etc. all have their roots in JuJitsu. Basically JuJitsu teaches joint locks, grappling and ground fighting which all help to immobilize your opponent in case of an attack.
There are many very good schools near where I live. I chose the nearest and the oldest school, the Budokan. This place isA pretty small, but I liked the instructor. His name is Sensei (master in Japanese) Doug Knispel. He was very friendly and seemed somewhat of a fun person (At least for now until he pins me to the mat).
I canA only find time to train JuJitsu once per week, but this new training should be a good compliment to my Taekwondo (I hope). And tonight is the first session.
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- Cas Frino | Jan 14, 2011
You are in good hands. Sensei Doug is a good instructor with a whole lot of knowledge (both on and off the mats). My time with the club was well spent. Over the years it had become my home away from home. Hope you enjoy your time as well.
Thanks. Dough is one of the best instructors I have ever known. He is fun, yet very professional, and he knows his stuff well. I am not training with him any more, but I will one day after I get my Taekwondo blackbelt in one year.
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