Jukido Jujitsu
Jukido is a Japanese style of Jujitsu. It is traditional in the sense that Jukido's techniques are drawn from many of the oldest Bugei ryu, as well numerous modern Budo styles.
Unlike many modern arts, Jukido, founded by Mr. Paul Arel, is not a haphazard conglomeration of a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
The techniques are carefully and methodically interwoven so that the techniques and philosophies of one art do not conflict with those of another.
One must remember that all Judo and Aikido styles are drawn on the techniques of many classical jujitsu styles. Jukido is based extensively on Sanzyuryu
Jujitsu although many of the techniques and practice methods have been modified with safety as a primary factor.
For example, Jukido uses Judo's ogoshi, with the arm around the belt, rather than the original version in which the defender threw
the attacker by the hair or the ear. (However, as one progresses through the ranks and becomes a member of the Jukido Yudanshakai, many of the original,
or "old style" versions are introduced gradually.)
The techniques of Kokondo karate, Aikijitsu, Kodokan Judo, other jujitsu styles, as well as traditional kobudo are also included in the Jukido formula.
While many consider jujitsu to be an unarmed system of self defense, in actual fact the earliest form of the art and the most traditional modern forms
include the practice of weapons systems. In keeping with tradition, Jukido includes in its practice: saijitsu, tonfajitsu, bojitsu, yawarajitsu, and jojitsu.
There are perhaps as many as 700 styles of jujitsu in existence. Each has its own designated name. Some of the more traditional styles are: Takenouchiryu,
Sanzyuryu, Yamatoryu, Kitoryu, and a host of others. The techniques found in Jukido jujitsu were founded centuries ago. The system uses the process and standards
(where not injurious to its practitioners) of training and teaching employed by the old masters. This places Jukido jujitsu among the most traditional and effective
of the jujitsu systems. Very old ryu use an ancient "anatomy charting" method which loosely translates as "quartering". This system, while an integral element of our
Jukido, has also been introduced into our basic style (Kokondo). Few, if any other styles of karate use this method which is based on the "center-line theory" (Chushin).
Jukido jujitsu, in keeping with a more traditional aspect of the original martial art, emphasizes self defense rather than competition. To explain further the meaning of this,
let us define what is more traditional and what is less traditional.
Jukido, with its emphasis on the old techniques of jitsu, including weaponry (and their defense), and its tradition of less emphasis on sport,
has the opportunity of gaining world wide recognition as an art of self defense, not sport oriented, and thus keep an effective and traditional jujitsu art predominately Bugei.
Jukido is a Jujitsu system designed for maximum efficiency which was born out of the necessity for practical and effective self-defense.
The most effective techniques of the old Bushi (warrior) methods are incorporated systematically into Jukido. This Jujitsu system incorporates the most effective principals of Judo,
Karate and certain weapons dynamics which makes Jukido truly one of the most versatile systems of self-defense in the world. Certain of these principles can clash within a single
self-defense move. However, Jukido Jujitsu makes sure these dynamics compliment each other having organized each move scientifically and systematically. The advance techniques of
Jukido Jujitsu incorporate specialized throws, nerve and pressure points.
Jukido emphasizes self defense and safety above all else, although we do have a type of randori similar to Judo which is an optional and very small component of Jukido practice.
The International Kokondo Association sanctions two arts: Jukido Jujitsu and Kokondo Karate, which compliment each other but are distinct with separate ranking systems and test requirements.
Many Kokondoka practice both arts but others practice one or the other.
The International Director of the IKA is Shihan Paul Arel and the IKA's National Jukido Director is Sensei Gregory Howard.