Jiu Jitsu Training for Self-defense in Melbourne

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Jiu Jitsu Training In Thornbury Melbourne

Many people are surprised to learn that so many martial arts have been influenced by Japanese Jiu jitsu at their core. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, Krav Maga, Hapkido, Aikido and Sambo to name just a few draw very very heavily from traditional Japanese Jiu jitsu Training.

Strangely these days some people don't even know that Jiu jitsu itself is a Japanese word, or a Japanese Martial Art from Japan and not actually from Brazil at all. 

They share many of the same core principles (leverage, balance breaking, distance control etc) and techniques. However Japanese Jiu Jitsu Training has retained its unique Striking, Kicking, Pressure points, Nerve manipulations and Weapons training. In the martial arts community Japanese Jiu jitsu is generally considered one of the most well-rounded martial art that uses grappling, throws, and striking as a very effective form of self-defense.

It's important to note that Japanese Jiu jitsu training is not MMA even though it covers many of the same ideas but it does them from a different perspective.

It is one system of movement that you can do many things from so you're not having to juggle training in and attending multiple different martial arts classes and tying to blend many different styles of body movement (BJJ & Muay Thai both move very differently for instance) at the same time or attend multiple different classes every week.
​Japanese Jiu jitsu is one way of moving for any application.

This is a basic Japanese Jiu jitsu technique that has been practiced for centuries in Japan, long before BJJ made it famous in the UFC.

Jiu Jitsu Stand Up and Ground Techniques

Both stand up and ground training includes striking, throwing, kicking, locks, chokes and controls.

Often nerve strikes and or pressure points are mixed in with or targeted by strikes, kicks and restraints. If you've never felt this type of training before it can be hard to imagine how effective it can be when done properly.

Throwing techniques include Ganski Nage, Harai Goshi, Gyaku Nage, Taki Otoshi, O'Soto Gake, Tomoe Nage, Sutemi and their many variations are also heavily featured at our Dojo.

​I realise that these names probably won't have much meaning to you if you're not familiar with Japanese jiu jitsu Training or perhaps Judo but but just understand that there are many different types of throws and many of those throws have several variations.

Ground fighting is both traditional seated from Seiza and Fudoza as well as what look like more modern applications but are really just continuations of normal Japanese Jiu Jitsu training on the ground. It can be very different to BJJ and makes good use of kicks, strikes and pressure points which aren't allowed in BJJ training.  ​

Jiu Jitsu Locks, Chokes and Holds

In Jiu jitsu training any joint on the body can be locked and used to control an opponent. Fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, spine, hips, knee, ankle and toes. And with more practice you can apply combinations of locks at the same time.

You can also apply locks as a part of a throwing technique or lock and strike or you could apply chokes and locks to pin the opponent to the ground. Striking before applying locks makes the opponent much more vulnerable to locks and chokes, much more compliant when they're already a bit dazed, rarely in Japanese Jiu jitsu training application would you just apply a lock by itself.

​By applying a cold lock without hitting them first is just too easy for your opponent to resist against. It's much better and safer for you to strike their temple or the groin first (for example) before attempting any lock.

This dazing of the opponent also greatly reduces the chance of them drawing a knife or weapon while both your hands are busy applying the lock.

​This is just one of the many differences between Japanese Jiu Jitsu and BJJ. Nearly all self defence techniques would involve a strike in combination with a lock and control.

There is a long history of Weapons Training In Jiu Jitsu

You may have watched the excellent Shogun series on TV or be familiar with the many Samurai Movies made in Japan which will give you some idea of our type of training even if it's a bit more dramatic on TV.  

So will this training make you  a Samurai ?

Well No, the Samurai have no longer existed as a political class in Japan since 1886... but their martial arts are still practiced by many people in classical Japanese Koryu (old martial arts schools) all over Japan.

​There are hundreds of these schools still actively training that have been passed down from teacher to student in a continuous unbroken line for, with some schools like ours, several hundreds of years. 

​​Let's Keep it simple - Start with a free class

Start your Jiu jitsu journey right here in Melbourne with a free trial class and experience our training firsthand, it's the simplest, easiest way to try it out without any financial outlay, just to see if you like it.

After that class has finished, you have the option to continue with an extended trial for only 19.95 
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​Your extended trial includes​:

• Three additional 90 minute classes - To deepen your skills
• A brand-new martial arts uniform - yours to keep, absolutely free.

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​To be clear that's only 19.95 in total, not per class, and the uniform is free.

This makes it really easy for you to explore our program without any commitment while also giving you time to see what Japanese Jiu Jitsu is all about and if it's right for you.

​Let's get you started by filling in the form below and we will arrange a time for your free class ...