Jujitsu
Jujitsu was created by the Japanese
samurai caste for hand-to-hand combat. Translated, it means "the soft art".
Jujitsu emphasizes the use of leverage and technique to overcome an
opponent. It's a comprehensive system of hand-to-hand combat skills:
punching and kicking, throws and escapes, weapon defenses, ground fighting,
and rolling and falling techniques.
Because of its wide range of skills (striking, grappling, throwing,
falling, joint locks and chokes) jujitsu is a very effective form of
self-defense. In fact, most of the defensive tactics that are taught
to the armed forces and police departments of many countries are derived
from jujitsu.
Kodenkan of Tucson offers 2 styles of jujitsu;
Danzan Ryu Jujitsu and Matsuno Ryu Goshinjujitsu
Youth Judo/Jujitsu is a self-defense martial
art designed to promote self-confidence, self-discipline and youth fitness
through the ancient traditions of Japan.
Youth
Jujitsu (ages 5 to 12)
Mon. & Wed. 4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
The study of Jujitsu (Japanese for
“gentle art” ) focuses on using an opponents own force against
them. Used primarily for self-defense, Jujitsu incorporates throws,
pins and escape techniques. Self-defense is not the only benefit,
however; Jujitsu also emphasizes respect, goal-setting, self-confidence,
self-discipline, teamwork, coordination and physical fitness.
Classes taught in a fun, safe atmosphere with an emphasis on when
it is appropriate to use these skills and when it is not. |
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Lil’
Dragons (ages 4 to 7)
Mon & Wed 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00– 2:00pm (advanced)
Saturday 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Lil’ Dragons is a terrific, fun-filled,
energetic class that is perfect for budding martial artists who
are 4-7 years old! It combines exercise, games, martial arts skills,
respect, cooperation, listening skills and important safety lessons
that are all rolled into a dynamic 30-minute lesson. Classes are
taught in a fun, safe atmosphere with an emphasis on when it is
appropriate to use the basic safety skills that are taught and
when it is not.
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Adult
Jujitsu (ages 12 to Adult.)
Mon. & Wed. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Matsuno Ryu style)
Tues & Thurs.. 5:00 – 6:00pm (Danzan Ryu style)
Wednesdays: 8:15-9:45 p.m. (Hiraido Jujitsu)
Fridays: 6:30-8:00 p.m. (Hiraido Jujitsu)
While the study
of martial arts through the centuries has grown from the need for
self-preservation, modern study emphasizes more diverse goals such
as personal growth, physical fitness and goal-setting as well as
the self-defense aspect. The study of Jujitsu (Japanese for “gentle
art”) focuses on using an opponents own force against them. Used
primarily for self-defense, Jujitsu incorporates throws, pins and
escape techniques. |
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Family
Karate (ages 6 to Adult.)
Mon. & Wed. 5:00 – 5:50 p.m.
Saturdays: 2-3:00 p.m
Karate teaches traditional martial
arts skills while focusing on self-defense, self-esteem, self-confidence,
respect, goal-setting and physical fitness. Hand strikes, foot
strikes and kicks are taught in a fun, safe atmosphere with an
emphasis on when it is appropriate to use these skills and when
it is not. |
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Cardio
Karate / Kickboxing
M-W 7:00-8:00 Cardiokickboxing
T-TH 7:00-8:00 Cardiokickboxing
T-TH: 6:30-7:00 Strech N' Tone
M-W: 6:30-7:00 Pilates
This extremely popular class is part
of our unique BagWorks Fitness program. Get ready to trim down,
shape up, get moving and have FUN! Exercise in a high-energy,
music-filled environment while learning boxing moves, kickboxing
techniques, and karate basics while using aerobic movement. See
our Bagworksfitness web site for more information. |
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Karate
Kids (ages 5 to 12)
Tues. & Thurs. 4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
Karate Kids teaches traditional
martial arts skills while focusing on self-esteem, self-confidence,
self-discipline, respect, goal-setting and physical fitness.
Self-defense using hand strikes, foot strikes and kicks are taught
in a fun, safe atmosphere with an emphasis on when it is appropriate
to use these skills and when it is not. |
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Karate (Kajukenbo
Style)
Tues. & Thurs. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
This Kajukenbo style incorporates
techniques from several different martial arts such as Karate,
Jujitsu, and Kenpo. Started in Hawaii in the 1940’s, Kajukenbo
emphasizes hand and foot strikes and is a versatile system for
all-around self-defense. |
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Japanese
Sword (Batto-do)
Saturday 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Ryuseiken Battdo-do, a Japanese sword art
that combines forms sparring and target cutting. Founded in Mitsuhiro
Saruta in Saki city in 1990. Specified uniforms, wooden sword
and padded sparring sword are required to participate. |
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Mixed
Martial Arts (MMA)
Wednesday 8:15pm – 9:45pm
Friday 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 4:30-6:00 p.m.
A modern mixed martial art consisting of
kickboxing, wrestling, judo and submission grappling. Emphasis
is places on combining traditional martial arts controls with modern
martial arts. Sparring is integral part of class, requiring all
students to attend with proper safety gear and concern for safety
of partner. (very physical class). |
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Kung Fu
Tues & Thur 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a Chinese style that is a combination of Shaolin and the traditional family styles of Kung Fu. This well-rounded style is known for its varied kicks, strong legwork, as well as quick, fluid hand techniques. It’s many benefits include increased coordination, balance, flexibility and aerobic strength. |
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Sword & Shield
Saturday 9:30 – 10:30am
"Subject to minor changes."
The sword and shield class was developed with children in mind, since the Adult sword class, Batto-do, requires students to be at least 14 years of age. The sword and shield class instructs young students in the art of the Samurai sword in a fun and safe environment. Subject to minor changes. |
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Youth
Jujitsu (ages 5 to 12)
Mon. & Wed. 4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
The study of Jujitsu (Japanese for
“gentle art” ) focuses on using an opponents own force against
them. Used primarily for self-defense, Jujitsu incorporates throws,
pins and escape techniques. Self-defense is not the only benefit,
however; Jujitsu also emphasizes respect, goal-setting, self-confidence,
self-discipline, teamwork, coordination and physical fitness.
Classes taught in a fun, safe atmosphere with an emphasis on when
it is appropriate to use these skills and when it is not. |
|
Lil’
Dragons (ages 4 to 7)
Mon & Wed 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00– 2:00pm (advanced)
Saturday 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Lil’ Dragons is a terrific, fun-filled,
energetic class that is perfect for budding martial artists who
are 4-7 years old! It combines exercise, games, martial arts skills,
respect, cooperation, listening skills and important safety lessons
that are all rolled into a dynamic 30-minute lesson. Classes are
taught in a fun, safe atmosphere with an emphasis on when it is
appropriate to use the basic safety skills that are taught and
when it is not.
|
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Adult
Jujitsu (ages 12 to Adult.)
Mon. & Wed. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Matsuno Ryu style)
Tues & Thurs.. 5:00 – 6:00pm (Danzan Ryu style)
Wednesdays: 8:15-9:45 p.m. (Hiraido Jujitsu)
Fridays: 6:30-8:00 p.m. (Hiraido Jujitsu)
While the study
of martial arts through the centuries has grown from the need for
self-preservation, modern study emphasizes more diverse goals such
as personal growth, physical fitness and goal-setting as well as
the self-defense aspect. The study of Jujitsu (Japanese for “gentle
art”) focuses on using an opponents own force against them. Used
primarily for self-defense, Jujitsu incorporates throws, pins and
escape techniques. |
|
Family
Karate (ages 6 to Adult.)
Mon. & Wed. 5:00 – 5:50 p.m.
Saturdays: 2-3:00 p.m
Karate teaches traditional martial
arts skills while focusing on self-defense, self-esteem, self-confidence,
respect, goal-setting and physical fitness. Hand strikes, foot
strikes and kicks are taught in a fun, safe atmosphere with an
emphasis on when it is appropriate to use these skills and when
it is not. |
|
Cardio
Karate / Kickboxing
M-W 7:00-8:00 Cardiokickboxing
T-TH 7:00-8:00 Cardiokickboxing
T-TH: 6:30-7:00 Strech N' Tone
M-W: 6:30-7:00 Pilates
This extremely popular class is part
of our unique BagWorks Fitness program. Get ready to trim down,
shape up, get moving and have FUN! Exercise in a high-energy,
music-filled environment while learning boxing moves, kickboxing
techniques, and karate basics while using aerobic movement. See
our Bagworksfitness web site for more information. |
|
Karate
Kids (ages 5 to 12)
Tues. & Thurs. 4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
Karate Kids teaches traditional
martial arts skills while focusing on self-esteem, self-confidence,
self-discipline, respect, goal-setting and physical fitness.
Self-defense using hand strikes, foot strikes and kicks are taught
in a fun, safe atmosphere with an emphasis on when it is appropriate
to use these skills and when it is not. |
|
Karate (Kajukenbo
Style)
Tues. & Thurs. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
This Kajukenbo style incorporates
techniques from several different martial arts such as Karate,
Jujitsu, and Kenpo. Started in Hawaii in the 1940’s, Kajukenbo
emphasizes hand and foot strikes and is a versatile system for
all-around self-defense. |
|
Japanese
Sword (Batto-do)
Saturday 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Ryuseiken Battdo-do, a Japanese sword art
that combines forms sparring and target cutting. Founded in Mitsuhiro
Saruta in Saki city in 1990. Specified uniforms, wooden sword
and padded sparring sword are required to participate. |
|
Mixed
Martial Arts (MMA)
Wednesday 8:15pm – 9:45pm
Friday 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 4:30-6:00 p.m.
A modern mixed martial art consisting of
kickboxing, wrestling, judo and submission grappling. Emphasis
is places on combining traditional martial arts controls with modern
martial arts. Sparring is integral part of class, requiring all
students to attend with proper safety gear and concern for safety
of partner. (very physical class). |
|
Kung Fu
Tues & Thur 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a Chinese style that is a combination of Shaolin and the traditional family styles of Kung Fu. This well-rounded style is known for its varied kicks, strong legwork, as well as quick, fluid hand techniques. It’s many benefits include increased coordination, balance, flexibility and aerobic strength. |
|
Sword & Shield
Saturday 9:30 – 10:30am
"Subject to minor changes."
The sword and shield class was developed with children in mind, since the Adult sword class, Batto-do, requires students to be at least 14 years of age. The sword and shield class instructs young students in the art of the Samurai sword in a fun and safe environment. Subject to minor changes. |
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Welcome to Matsuno Ryu Goshinjitsu. The
foundation of this modern jujitsu system was introduced in 1947 as Kajukenbo.
Matsuno Ryu has maintained many of the jujitsu skills once taught in
Kajukenbo by two of the co-founders Joseph Holck and Peter Choo.
Welcome to Danzan Ryu Jujitsu which was
introduced in Hawaii in 1932 by Judo Master, Professor H.S. Okazaki.
This traditional system incorporates joint locking, throwing and pinning
skills similar to Judo emphasizing self-defense rather than competition.
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