Yume Dojo

Shizenryu Jutsu

Glendale, Arizona

Arts of Shizenryu Jutsu:

Kempo Curriculum:

• Hawaiian Kempo

• Okinawan Kempo

• Japanese Kempo

• American Kenpo

Jujutsu Curriculum:

• Japanese Jujutsu

• Hawaiian Jujutsu

• Okinawan Jutsu

• Chin Na

New Waza (Groundwork) Curriculum:

• Sambo

Welcome to the Yume Dojo

Jujutsu Technique Page.

• Arm Bars

This Arm bar is called a Vertical Arm Bar. The Arm Bar is done with the attackers arm in a vertical position. The position you want to achieve is that the arm be at a 90' angle to the body. The best way to apply this Arm Bar is to use the thumb and forefinger right behind the elbow and push the elbow down while pulling the wrist toward your body. You can also bend the wrist and apply a Gooseneck Wrist Lock along with the Arm Bar. The attacker can be pushed to the ground from here.

This Arm Bar is accomplished by resting the attackers arm/elbow on your shoulder. The best way to get into this Arm Bar is to move to the outside and block the strike, or peel off the arm if its a grab. An elbow to the Ribs can also be added. Then a simple turn to the inside and place the arm on the shoulder for the Arm Bar. This is a very simple 'fulcrum' Arm Bar, but done quickly can dislocate the elbow. Be sure when applying the Arm Bar that you push your body into the attackers body to take away space.

This is the most basic form of Arm Bar, which we call a Straight Arm bar. The Arm Bar is done by applying pressure to the attackers arm and turning the elbow over. Notice the position of the forearm in the attackers bicep. This is the preferred way in Shizenryu. The forearm can make a 'sawing' motion to the rear, and will put more pressure on the Arm Bar. The attacker can be taken to the ground from here. Also the forearm can be replaced by the elbow to apply pressure to the attackers arm.

This Arm Bar is the Reverse version of the Straight Arm Bar. In this version you are in front of the attacker versus side by side. The exact same principles apply when applying the Arm Bar. Notice the forearm position in this photo as well. When you pull the forearm back, you actually can guide the attacker to the ground. Dropping to one knee is very effective as once on the ground a leg can be kicked over the attacker and an Arm/Shoulder lock is applied as a pin. This version of the Arm Bar is easier to apply on the inside and the other version more efficient from the outside.

Lastly, the most well known of the Arm Bars. This Arm bar in Japanese is called Ude Gatame, or Shoulder Lock. This lock is achieved by wrapping the arm with your arm, coming under the attackers elbow. From here you grab your other arm which is either placed on the attacker's shoulder or pushed to the attacker's face as shown in the photo on the left. Notice how the arm is wrapped up. By raising the fingers on your own arm, you can apply more pressure to the Arm Bar. Also, the thumb can be rotated up, and the forearm blade will apply the pressure to the elbow. This is a much more painful version of the lock.

• Wrist Locks

The first wrist lock is known as Kote Maki, Kote Mawashi, or Kotegaeshi. The lock is basically an Outward Wrist Lock, or is the same motion as an outward block shown on the left. The wrist is captured and turned to the outside and down, which will cause the attacker to fall to their back. Basically, the body can not keep up with the wrist, and the body is manipulated through the wrist. This can also be used to open the body up. The photo on the right shows the wrist lock done straight down and the lock is taken all the way to the ground/floor. By doing this, the attacker is locked up on the ground. From the position shown on the right, the attacker is actually frozen on their knees and can not get up without putting extreme pressure on the wrist. If the attacker would attempt top stand up, most likely they would dislocate the own wrist.  This is a very basic wrist lock and is also an application of an outward block in terms of Karate and Bunkai (application) of Kata.

This lock has many variations and its impossible to show them all, but here are two examples. The photo on the left shows the lock being done with the opposite hand. This version is very easy to get on the outside of the attacker. The attack is captured and the back hand then applies the lock. So prefer this version as there is a bit more rotation in the lock and also, the other hand can apply the downward pressure. So here, one hand applies outward pressure and the other downward pressure. This is a great example of two way action and theory of opposing forces. The photo on the right shows another variation of the lock. This version applies the lock on the outside but the fingers are bit with your fingers and apply the lock down. When biting the fingers, dig your fingers into the cuticle or the finger nails of the attacker. Not only is the lock being applied in two directions but also the nerve endings of the finger are also attacked. This is a favorite version of this lock in Shizenryu.

This next lock is known as Sankajo, Sankyo, Kote Hineri or what we call a Twisting Wrist lock. The best way to capture this lock is to move to the inside of the attack, then go under the arm till you are side by side with the attacker. From here, apply the lock toward the arm bit, back at the attacker. Notice that one hand controls the wrist while the other controls the fingers. This lock is very effective and also gives the ability to go on to several other locks or modifications from here. From here, the fingers can be locked up. The photo on the right shows this version of the Finger Lock that can be obtained by getting the Twisting Wrist Lock. The arm can also be folded, with the elbow down to apply downward pressure on the fingers and the wrist. This is a very effective arresting or control technique.

This is another Wrist Lock used in Shizenryu. If you notice in the photo on the left and the very first Wrist lock shown they are very similar, rather captured a bit differently. This version has a bit more rotation , and also notice the thumb is grabbed versus just the back of the hand. When looking at this technique, view the hand as a lever and the lever is twisted to the outside and down. this lock is a bit more painful than the original lock. Also this lock can be captured by first capturing the first lock (Shown above-Kote Gaeshi) then switching hands to capture the attackers hand for this lock. A bit more complicated yet a bit more effective then the basic version.

This lock is the 'signature lock' of Shizenryu, and is probably the most used. The lock is known as Nikkyo, Nikajo, Kote Mawashi or Inside Wrist lock. In Shizenryu, its called a Wing Lock. The photo on the left shows a close-up of the lock. In Shizenryu, we use two hands to apply this lock. The pinkies of the hand are located in the wrist crease, and the thumbs are placed on the thumb knuckles. The thumbs push the lock toward the attackers body, and the pinkies pull toward your body. This two way action or push/pull are vital Principles in this lock. As mentioned, the lock can be applied to the attacker or toward yourself. The lock can also be lowered and this puts great pressure on the wrist joint. There are other variations of this lock, below are two more examples:

In this variation the lock resembles the movement of an Inward Block. Notice the difference between the photo above and this photo on the left. There is more rotation toward the attacker and is "cut" back at the attacker. This version of the lock will force the attacker to back up.

For this version, the hand comes under the attacker arm pit and catches the lock that was started above. the photo on the left shows an example of how to capture this lock. Once the lock is captured with the other hand, the lock is rotated toward the attacker with both hands. this is a very painful version of this lock, and is very effective in controlling an attacker.

Finally, the World Famous Gooseneck Lock. Professor Wally Jay of Small Circle Jujutsu made this lock famous and is a staple in his art of Small Circle Jujutsu. It is used in Shizenryu as well. In the photo on the left, notice the attackers wrist is bent with the fingers pointing down (a variation can also be done with the fingers pointing up!!) Pressure is applied back toward the body. A little secret is a small rotation with this lock where the Kime (Focus) is on the knuckle of the hand and pressure is put on here. The attackers elbow is based on the body to keep the attackers arm from moving and creating a base for the lock. The lower you apply the lock, the more pressure you can create. A very painful lock!

• Takedowns

This takedown is a very simple takedown. The most important thing in this takedown is body posture. The posture needs to be right behind the attacker. There are several ways to get behind an attacker and most all styles address this. Once behind the attacker, the shoulders are grabbed and a short calf kick is done. This kick is like kicking open a door, its not a chambered blasting kick. It catches the bottom of the calf right where the muscle starts. So the kick is the push, and the shoulders are pulled (push/pull) which will cause the attacker to fall to the rear. In the case of a serious situation, the knee can be kicked to cause damage to the knee.

This is a very basic takedown that is pretty well known in wrestling circles. This takedown is called a "Single Leg Takedown' by virtue of capturing one of the attackers legs and pulling it off the ground. This is shown in the photo on the left. There is push/pull in this technique and is very evident. Notice the forearm in the hip crease of the attacker. This is pushing. Notice the ankle is grabbed and pulled toward the body , this is push/pull and a very good example of how to apply it. There are several variations of this takedown. below are a couple:

This variation of the Single Leg takedown effects the attackers other leg as well. Instead of the arm being in the hip crease, it comes between the attackers leg and 'hooks' the back of the attackers leg and pulled. In this case the shoulder pushes while the legs are pulled, causing the attacker to fall to the rear.

This version of the takedown requires stepping in between the attackers leg and placing your leg behind the leg. The photo on the left shows how the step is placed behind the leg. The forearm is back in the hip crease, and when pulled this time, the leg pulls the attackers leg as they are being pushed down. This version of the takedown makes it harder for the attacker to land and can hurt the attacker with just the fall. Its important to be sure and use the foot as a sweeping motion in conjunction with the forearm push.

Another version of a Single Leg is a Double Leg Takedown. It is basically the same takedown except both legs are pulled out from under the attacker. In this case the legs are pulled and the shoulder pushes, for the push/pull effect. Also, when taking the attacker down its wise to turn or pivot as the attacker has to keep up with the technique and with losing their balance makes this hard to accomplish. This also allows the attacker to be placed where you want, not where they want to go.

This technique requires manipulating the neck, so caution should be taken anytime the neck is dealt with. In the photo on the left the head is grabbed (or in the Hawaiian version of the technique hair and ears) and twisted to the outside and down. The photo on the right shows the twisting motion going all the way to the ground. In a serious situation, the neck can be snapped form here or a forward roll across the attackers body can be done and this will result in a neck break. You can see this is a very dangerous technique, but is a great way to get someone to the ground. The body follows the head, is the guiding principle in this technique. Also, push/pull is also involved as one hand pulls the back of the head and the other hand pushes the chin. This is another favorite takedown in Shizenryu.