Anyone know of any traditional jujutsu dojos in Nagoya?

**newtmonkey** · 08-11-2008, 20:27

Hello everyone!

I recently moved to Nagoya, Japan and am having a really hard time finding traditional jujutsu dojos here. Tons of karate, aikido, BJJ, shaolin kung fu... but no jujutsu!

I found a few daito ryu aikijujutsu schools but I am not fond of the styles they teach, from what I have read. I won't name any names because I don't want to start off on the wrong foot here!!

I did find one sagawa style daito ryu school and they are extremely selective, which both worries and intrigues me. They require an interview before allowing you to observe, for instance. Dunno what to think about that, but I do have a book written by the current head of sagawa style daito ryu and the techniques therein seem closer to what I want to study.

There are a few hakkoryu jujutsu classes around, but I cannot attend these schools. One holds class only during the week (when I am at work), one is prohibitively expensive (I would end up spending 14000 yen or approximately $140 a month for one class a week!), and one... well... let's just say I did not care much for the teacher strictly from a manners/personality standpoint.

So anyway!! Does anyone know of any traditional jujutsu schools in Nagoya, or any judo schools? Due to my schedule I can basically only go on weekends, sadly, which causes a lot of problems.

**sannea1** · 09-03-2008, 19:58

go to google type in martial arts nagoya it should give you a list, or you could go to the international center. I need someone to teach me sai, any info?

**Mekugi** · 09-04-2008, 07:33

Originally Posted by newtmonkey

So anyway!! Does anyone know of any traditional jujutsu schools in Nagoya, or any judo schools? Due to my schedule I can basically only go on weekends, sadly, which causes a lot of problems.

HOLY CRAP I cannot believe I missed this. I was doing summer school at work all last month and have not watching as closely.

I'm very close to Nagoya and I train there.

What about Fridays? We have the Taijutsu lessons on Mondays and Fridays from 7pm in Horita....but if you are too tied down, maybe we can work something out on a Sunday.

BTW....did you come to the Tsuyuhashi sports center a few weeks ago?
I train in Jo there Saturdays.

Hi Staci!

Are you training in Nagoya too or are you only interested in Sai? You can find many Karate schools down here teaching the sai as a part of their curriculum. You should start there...look into Okinwan Kobudo.

If any of your are interested in training, weapons or taijutsu (jujutsu...any rose smells as sweet) I can try and help you out. Just drop me a line.

**sannea1** · 09-16-2008, 06:56

Yes, I used to train at Tsuyuhashi sports center on Saturdays. I train in Karate. I would like to train in Sai since I have a pair posted on my wall and think it would be nice to learn how to use it. I am open to any other type of training that would help me improve my skills for kumite. Im looking to strengthen my overall performance. I`m not too familiar with Taijutsu.

**sannea1** · 09-16-2008, 06:59

Im not sure this will help you but there is a dojo in jingu mae that trains in kung fu for kumite...im not sure where it is?

**Mekugi** · 09-16-2008, 09:41

Originally Posted by sannea1

Yes, I used to train at Tsuyuhashi sports center on Saturdays. I train in Karate. I would like to train in Sai since I have a pair posted on my wall and think it would be nice to learn how to use it. I am open to any other type of training that would help me improve my skills for kumite. Im looking to strengthen my overall performance. I`m not too familiar with Taijutsu.

Did you train on Saturday night?? I am usually there with the Jo group over near the Roppokai guys. I can ask around and see if there is anyone around that can train you in Okinawa Kobudo....but I think they will make you start from point one, unless they are easy going about it. If you are interested, send me an email or PM.

-Russ

**Mekugi** · 09-16-2008, 09:41

Originally Posted by sannea1

Im not sure this will help you but there is a dojo in jingu mae that trains in kung fu for kumite...im not sure where it is?

Do you know the name of the group??

**sannea1** · 09-18-2008, 23:16

Hi
That would be GREAT! As long as I get to train in sai

I dont mind starting from the beginning...keep me posted

**Mekugi** · 09-21-2008, 00:07

Originally Posted by sannea1

Hi
That would be GREAT! As long as I get to train in sai

I dont mind starting from the beginning...keep me posted

Okay...let me check it out. I'm not sure what I can dig up.

If you want to train in Taijutsu (jujutsu) I can help out immediately. If you have an interest in mainland Japanese weapons, that is also something I can help with, pronto.