Japanese Art of Self Defense

Aiki-Jutsu of South Florida

About Us
Text Box: Aiki-Jutsu of South Florida teaches a realistic form of both ancient and modern Japanese Aiki-Budo. There are very few Aiki-Budo schools that can trace their lineage back to ancient times. We honor the tradition of those system and respect their lineage and history. There are countless other Schools of Aiki-Budo that have lost track of their lineage do to splintering and merging with other styles throughout their evolution. Our philosophy is an amalgamation of both ancient and modern martial arts technique based on spiritual practices. Training Curriculum Hard Technique: Hard techniques are a set of principles and methods that are used when the situation requires extensive injury to the opponent, such as braking bones or damaging internal organs. As the name implies these are techniques that utilize kicks, punches, elbows, knees, etc.. to inflict internal and external damage to the opponent. Soft Technique: Soft techniques are comprised of a set of principles and methods when the situation does not warrant damage to the opponent, but simply requires that the opponent is immobilized and/or his attack is neutralized. Soft techniques may utilize yielding to or redirecting the opponents attack, and may use nerve centers and pressure points to inflict pain but cause no damage to the opponent. Projections: Projections are numerous type of techniques that train the practitioner in the ways of merging with, yielding to, or redirecting the attackers motion and force, so the opponent is either gently put on the ground or aggressively slammed into the ground or into another opponent. These projections can be executed against static attacks like grabs and holds, or can be dynamically executed against charging opponents in single or multiple attack situations. Submissions: Submissions are techniques designed to stop the attack and immobilize the opponent either on the ground, or force him to come along without being able to resist. These set of techniques include manipulation of the joints and the extremities, nerve centers, pressure points and strikes and may be used to inflict damage on the opponent, or just used to subdue him. Controls: Control principles are unquestionably the most spiritual aspect of the art of Aiki-Jutsu. They refer to a set of techniques and principles that deal with controlling the opponents internal forces and the focus of his mental energy. Through the application and recognition of these techniques, one is looking to effect the mind of the opponent and thus effect his external force and movements, leading his mind and body to false targets. This part of the art is intricately interconnected with meditation and recognition of one’s own internal forces. Meditation: Meditation is one of the most important aspects of the art of Aiki-Jutsu, which involves various methods of increasing internal Ki forces, calming the mind and sharpening the senses. Traditionally meditation has been used to bring about awareness and tranquility for the practitioner, giving him clarity, decisiveness, focus and peace of mind in combat as well as in every day life.