NanZan Jujutsu
South Mountain/NanZan Jujutsu is modern “Japanese Jujutsu’; it has a firm basis in classical Kodokan Judo and the self-defense techniques common to old Jujutsu/Kempo, Sambo and BJJ. Its freeplay/Randori is a practical & sophisticated method of combative grappling fit to the modern era of the martial arts. Though competition is available and valued (our members have competed in Judo, Sambo and in JJIF Freefighting, the latter 2 at the World level), our focus is towards more than a struggle for petty points & penalties among the hyperfit, We practice both Judo & Jujutsu as balanced, consuming, lifetime activities which sharpen both the body & the mind - and, in which the elements of personal development, Freeplay (Randori) & training in practical, yet ethical, self-defense are given equal weight. (Note: Students may also train in Kodokan Judo, Kempo and Sambo.)
Chief Intructor Dayn DeRose is very happy, honored and proud to associated with and included in Jujitsu America!
Instruction in our form of jujitsu includes:
- Throws & takedowns
- Submission grappling (e.g., locks, chokes, holds, & transitions.)
- Ethical self defense instruction, including atemi waza (strikes).
- Many opportunities for drill, form practice, light interactions, & free play.
Our training is vigorous, but all participants must be considerate.
Our goal is to provide consistent, uncompromised, professional instruction, in a challenging & supportive environment. We believe that the weak & the unprepared need the skills of judo & jujitsu more than others & not less.
We practice both judo and jujitsu as martial arts, but we follow rules for the safe practice of randori ("live" freeplay) at all times. Our dojo is an affiliate of the U.S.J.J.O., the only U.S.affiliate of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation.
The J.J.I.F. holds the jujitsu events in the World Games, etc.