The Arts

Jujutsu

Literally means “techniques/art of softness”. The Jujutsu repertoire includes techniques of ‘stand-up’ and ‘ground work’ fighting and evasion, holds, joint locks, throws and pressure point strikes. Jujutsu emphasizes using the opponents own force to gain advantage and affect a technique, rather than directly resisting the force of a potentially stronger opponent.

 

Aiki-Jujutsu

Although Aiki-Jujutsu shares many similarities with Jujutsu, Aiki-Jujutsu’s underlying principle is the use of Ki (esoteric internal energy) and timing to blend with an attackers force to affect a throw or joint lock - or simply evade and escape. Although well suited to defending against a single attacker, through its ability to quickly redirect an opponent, Aiki-Jujutsu affords some advantages in confrontations with multiple unarmed or armed attackers.

 

Kempo

Literally translates to ‘China fist’. Although Kempo technique has its origins in China, it has been significantly influenced by Japanese martial culture and incorporates elements of other native Japanese unarmed arts. Kempo predominantly consists of the use of anatomy (fingers, palms, fist, elbows, head, knees, and feet) for striking, blocking, tripping, sweeping and evasion – against single or multiple attackers.

 

Iaido

The ‘way of drawing the sword’. The main premise behind Iaido is the perfection of ‘self’ through ritualized practice of the sword.

 

Iaijutsu

Translates as ‘sword drawing techniques’ – including the actions of drawing the sword from the sheath, cutting, and re-sheathing the sword during an encounter. Iaijutsu differs from Iaido in that the focus of the training is on the combative nature of the art.

 

Kenjutsu

Kenjutsu, as opposed to Iaido or Iaijutsu, consists of combative techniques associated with opponents engaged with already drawn swords.

 

Jojutsu

The ‘art/techniques of the staff’ is a broad classification of techniques utilizing staff of a variety of lengths. Like Jujutsu, the techniques can be used to strike, restrain or throw an armed or unarmed attacker(s).

 

Jodo

The ‘way of the staff’. Like all ‘do’ forms, Jodo encompasses elements of individual development that go beyond the mere combative nature of the art. However, by the sheer nature of the weapon, Jodo techniques can easily be adapted to modern self defence application. As Jodo techniques are performed against sword, practitioners also gain a firm understanding of sword techniques with bokken (wooden sword). Unlike jojutsu, the Jodo staff is a standardized length and techniques are primarily designed for weapon against weapon defence.

 

Self Defence

Although Perth Martial Arts Academy’s foundations are in the practice of traditional martial arts, practical and realistic self defence perspectives are taught as part of the regular curriculum. Furthermore, Self Defence specific courses and seminars are conducted through out the year – please contact us for your individual self defence training requirements and details on upcoming courses.