Gokenkan 剛拳館

Sensei Jones has studied various forms of Aikido, judo and Jujutsu;

Nihon Jujutsu and Judo- Shihan Young Park

Okugi-Ryu Jujutsu - Sensei Dan Buchea

Motobu-Ryu Kenpo Jujutsu - Sensei Tom Short

Ryute Tuitejutsu - Sensei Ron Richards

Kozan Yanagi Ryu - Shihan Curt Jones

Dentokan (Hakko-Ryu) Jujutsu - Shihan Roy Hobbs

The term “jujutsu” can mean soft or pliable art.  This can be interpreted to refer to methods of combat that employ the principle of “ju”, flexibility or softness, in the execution of techniques.  Classical and traditional Japanese jujutsu and aikijujutsu arts utilize combative methods originally developed and employed by the samurai on the battlefields of Feudal Japan that were later expanded upon during the Edo Period.  The technical spectrum of jujutsu typically include sophisticated joint locks; immobilizations; chokes and strangulations; strikes; throws; manipulations of vital points; and subtle physical manipulation and mental disruption.  Our Jujutsu includes all of these combative methods, and is a system of jujutsu that, like it’s predecessor arts, is noted for very relaxed and “soft,” yet extremely effective execution of technique to neutralize an attack.  Based on its roots and associated technical composition, including the use of aiki methods, Our Jujutsu is alternatively referred to as Aikijujutsu. (Our karate also includes all of these methods)

Sensei Jones has also studied various forms of Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu;

Nippon Iaido - Shihan Young Park

Okugi-Ryu Kenjutsu - Sensei Dan Buchea

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu - Sensei Len Pellman

Dento Shoshin-Ryu Iaijutsu - Shihan Roy Hobbs

Iaijutsu is the ancient Japanese martial art of drawing the sword and cutting in one fluid motion. Many credit Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto no Shigenobu (1546–1621) with the creation of iai and the first schools dedicated exclusively to sword drawing appeared during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This tradition encompasses the practice of waza (prearranged solo techniques), katachi or kumitachi (paired waza using a wood sword or ‘bokuto’), and also tameshigiri / suemonogiri (test cutting using a live/sharp sword on various targets). These components reinforce and improve each other to make the student aware of proper body mechanics, focus, and technique for the effective use of the sword. Together with an integral observance and practice of sincere etiquette, these elements make up the core curriculum of our iai program.