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Nokido Ju-Jitsu:  Is a Martial Art and a World Games sport focusing on self-defense and includes striking, kicking, blocking, joint locks, throwing, and grappling.  Ju-Jitsu was taken from the Samurai Warriors and refined to encompass all techniques offered in Martial Arts and is said to be the father of all Japanese Martial Arts.  Nokido Ju-Jitsu was brought to the U.S. by Shihan Andrew Gruenwald.

The Padded Weapons Program was designed to introduce practical and safe Martial Art Weapons.  Students will learn the basic weapon techniques, etiquette, respect and philosophy of the weapons on a quarterly basis.  The students can progress quickly and begin to spar with the weapons due to the new padded weapon technology that is available here Nokido Ju-Jitsu and Judo.  Weapons are rotated on a quarterly basis and the students will have to purchase their own padded weapons for that quarter.  Appropriate weapons sparring gear and safety glasses must be worn to ensure the safety of all students and staff members.  Students may add this additional class to their current classes at any time.   Come and try a FREE weapons class to see how you will like it.

The Competition Classes are for Nokido Ju-Jitsu and Judo students who are interested in learning more about Ju-Jitsu Fighting, Ju-Jitsu Grappling, and Judo competition techniques and rules.  These classes provide a safe environment for students to work on these competition techniques and spend more time sparring, grappling, and doing randori to better themselves and to become outstanding competitors in Ju-Jitsu, Grappling, and Judo.   Our students are able to compete in each of these venues and advance to National level and International level competitions.  Nokido Ju-Jitsu and Judo is the home of the 2009 USJJF Ju-Jitsu National Champions.


Kodokan Judo
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Is a Martial Art and Olympic sport focusing on using technique over power while utilizing efficient and safe throwing, falling and grappling techniques.  Judo was founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882.  Judo comes from the fighting art of feudal Japan , Ju-Jitsu.  Kano combined the best techniques into what is now the modern Olympic sport of Judo.  Judo has a strict set of rules that governs competition and ensures safety.