Jitsu Progress...

[NickR]

Just a little progress on my training.

Firstly enjoying it, all the guys in my class are not shy of a bit of rough and tumble... everyones getting to grips with Ukemi Waza, the only issue I have is with a left handed standing forward breakfall (the only one we need for yellow belt grading), im fine with my Ukemi Kata (kneeling breakfall kata), just need refinement.
The basic Nage Waza - throws im getting the hang of, Ko Soto Gari, O Soto Gari and Ko Soto Gake, im able to execute them fine with my RHS, can do them very slowly LHS, just need to get them fluid.
We've also covered a few wrist and arm locks.

We've been mostly doing 1 on 1 practice, even a little sparring for striking, to get us used to moving around (rather than striking/blocking effectiveness)(something I am good at due to TKD sparring I did a lot of). We have done a lot of break downs of defense against simple attacks, eg, hay maker, front and side kicks and jabs etc. Also spending a little time doing the Dangerous techniques Kata (eye gouges and nose breaking etc).

We are given freedom to practise techniques in our own pace, Sensei walks round correcting as needed, nice relaxed fun atmosphere, Senai does'nt mind us having a laugh and a chat every now and again as long as he sees us getting on in general (we quite often have to stop for breathers when doing throws for example). Also good is that there are only 6 regulars (including me) in the Adult Beginners class, so Sensei has plenty of time for us all. Also all the guys are not shy of rolling about or a bit of pain from the locks, so we are starting to get a feeling for when a lock of throw is right or wrong.

Seems all very practicle, from what I have gathered the Sylabus is based on full Judo (rather than sport Judo).

Got a grading booked for the end of the year, which will mean a further 11 lessons (on top of the 4 I have done)

PS, I've not learnt the Japanese words yet got a sheet of translations, but using them as much as possible to learn them.

PPS How does this compare/contrast to other styles when starting out ?

[Mark Barlow]

It sounds pretty typical. I find that most Jujutsu/Judo/Aikido classes tend to be laid-back and semi-informal. As long as everyone is working and focused the instructors are usually o.k. with some chatter.

[evvad]

Thats simial to my experience as well. Although sometimes the instructors do take charge and, for example, have us do 5 minute rounds of non-stop throwing. Though it seems like we focus more on repetition and refining basic movements more than real applications (for the first few months).

[WhiteBeltJones]

That sounds like a cool syllabus.

[Bengel]

Nick, the trianing is pretty much what I was used to in Bristol. You will notice, however, that during exams they take things seriously (also depends on the person in charge of the grading). All in all, it's the way I like to train: work hard but have fun.

[Ice_storm]

I started doing Jujitsu back in Feb and I love it. I had done TKD, and kickboxing in the past. I wasn't hook on them like I have been on Jujitsu.

[Musubi Dojo]

You will notice, however, that during exams they take things seriously (also depends on the person in charge of the grading)

That could a bit of an understatement. :D
I've seen video and heard first hand accounts of a shodan grading...

Cheers
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