Striking Techniques

(Atemi Waza)

Techniques to influence a struggle, neutralize an attacker or finish a fight with strikes to vital organs using your hands, elbows, head, legs, knees, and feet. Includes distance management, defense against strikes, and footwork.

Self-Defense Against Surprise Attacks

(Goshin Waza)

Immediate responses to common unexpected street attacks. Includes headlocks, chokes, grabs, bearhugs, strikes, swinging weapon, knife, and gun attacks.

Grappling Techniques

(Katame Waza)

Techniques to protect yourself if you and your attacker are engaged in a struggle. Includes defense techniques, techniques to improve your position, immobilization techniques, joint locks and choking techniques.

文武両道

Bun Bu Ryō Dō

Intellectual arts and martial arts combined.

Throwing Techniques

(Nage Waza)

Techniques for subduing an attacker by throwing them to the ground to knock them out or control them. Includes hip throws, leg throws, arm throws and sacrifice throws.

Philosophy

(Bushidō)

Techniques to help you live a more balanced life, physically, emotionally and mentally, based upon the 7 virtues of the spirit, 5 pillars of physical wellness, and 3 components of the warrior mindset.