At South Mountain Martial Arts, we are proud to teach a form of Modern Jujitsu. This instruction does include various forms of free fighting experience (Randori, and Kumite), both Standing up (Tachi-waza) and "floor fighting" (Ne-waza). Opportunity for competition in sport Jujitsu is an option, but certainly not required. SMMA maintains relationships and Membership in Jujitsu America, having been past members of the US Judo Association Jujitsu Section. Belt rankings are earned, not on a monthly basis, but when judged to be adequately prepared for advancement. While competition in Judo, Karate, Jujitsu, and Sambo are sometimes encouraged, Challenge-Match/Gladiator style competitions are simply
unacceptable, and not considered
. SMMA Jujitsu, is, at its heart, a healthy activity, for anyone in the general public, who has the right to expect courteous and friendly, professional instruction
South Mountain Martial Arts
91 Main Street, Madison New Jersey 07940-1849
(973) 822-1977
Jujitsu at South Mountain Martial Arts
Jujitsu - Page 2
While a young man, Dr. Jigoro Kano became a recognized teacher of old Jujitsu. After a lengthy study, he eliminated the impractical parts of the old Jujitsu styles and developed an unrivaled system of self defense, which became an essential part of his own art, Kodokan Judo. His success in doing this is the stuff of legend. Far from being a secluded mystic, he was an educator, PhD, member of the Japanese Diet ( parliament ) and a member of the International Olympic Committee. While concerned with preserving the Jujutsu of the past, his commentaries include the notion that his new "Judo " would necessarily evolve with time. While sponsoring Judo as a sport, he continuously warned against becoming overly sportive, and concentrating exclusively on competition and winning.
Sadly, although this system is still taught in some Judo schools, it has been largely discarded by many modern Judo sportsmen in favor of the Judo techniques which are appropriate for use in athletic contests. Over the years, this rift has caused many to refer to Kano's system of self defense as Jujitsu, once again. Kano’s original design for Judo was as a balanced system of physical education, self-defense, and sportive activity. South Mountain Martial Arts aims toward this balance of athleticism, self-confidence due to preparedness, and personal growth.
About The Instructor
Dayn DeRose
; (6th Dan) Has been teaching Jujitsu since the late 1970’s. He is a member of Willy Cahill and Wally Jay’s Jujitsu America, and has been recognized in rank by the US Judo Association, Jujitsu Section. In the past, he has been honored by the Northern New England Martial Arts Association (1979 ) for presentation of Jujitsu instruction. He brings his rank and depth of experience in Judo, Contact Karatedo, Sambo, and even Fencing strategy, to the comprehensive instruction of Jujitsu.
Whether it is taught as part of classical Judo or studied separately, modern Jujitsu includes far more than ground grappling, and is a practical, ethical system of unarmed combat. Often copied, it is practiced by those who need it most, worldwide. SMMA Jujitsu techniques include: strikes of all kinds, selected pressure point traumatization, throws, takedowns, chokes, neck and body cranks, locks applied to the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, ankles, and knees, and immobilization holds, as well as "come along" holds.
Please click on any of the images below to view a brief video
Tip up and arm restraint to Kata Te Jime (Choke).
Tomoe Nage (Throw). Then, throw feint to arm lock.
Harai Goshi (Throw).
