Yume Dojo

Glendale, Arizona

Yume Dojo

Shizenryu Jutsu

Jujutsu Arts

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• Hawaiian Jujutsu

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Shizenryu Jutsu

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Jujutsu Technique Page  

The purpose of this page is to share some techniques from the Jujutsu curriculum from Yume Dojo. There are several components of the Jujutsu curriculum in Shizenryu. There is a Hawaiian Jujutsu, (Danzan Ryu/Small Circle Jujutsu/Hawaiian Combat Jujutsu) Japanese Jujutsu, (Goshin Budo Jujutsu/Goshindo) Okinawan Jujutsu, (Torite Jutsu) and aspects of Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu. Another aspect of Jujutsu employed is Chin Na. Chin Na is the grappling, locking and throwing techniques based on Chinese movements. Chin Na is a generic term much like Jujutsu, and there are several styles of Chin Na such as Shaolin Chin Na and Eagle Claw Chin Na. For a lack of a better explanation, Chin Na is Chinese Jujutsu, only with a bit of a different approach. This months focus will look at some Chin Na techniques and the options that can be added.

     There are only but so many ways to manipulate a joint. The locks of any Jujutsu system are basically the same. Its the application and the approach to these locks, throws and chokes that is different. Chin Na has five Basic Principles involved with techniques:

1. Break the Joint

2. Muscle Separation

3. Cavity Press

4. Seal the Breath

5. Attack Pressure Points

In Shizenryu, Chin Na is used to accent the Jujutsu locks of other systems. Once the joint lock is obtained, there are these five options (there are more but these are the main ones employed by Yume Dojo) that can be added to taking the lock. By learning Chin Na and applying these principle once the lock is achieved, makes the locks even more painful and efficient. So the use of Chin Na in Shizenryu is the options that are used to apply while having the lock. A brief example of this would be a basic shoulder wrap with one arm and then grabbing or pressing into the collarbone cavity. This makes the joint lock much more painful and is a great example of how to apply a Chin Na approach to Jujutsu. You will see this applied in some f the techniques below. The Chin Na locks are basically that of any Jujutsu system, however adding these principles, these little nuances to the locks once obtained is what makes Chin Na a very valuable addition to the Jujutsu curriculum. We hope you enjoy these techniques.

This technique is also known as Kote Gaeshi , or Kote Maki in Japanese Jujutsu or a basic outward wrist lock. The technique is not so important but what CAN BE DONE with the technique that is so important.

•  Attack: Throat Grab

The attack used for this technique will be a grab of the throat. Grabbing a pressure point in the wrist loosens the throat grab. An ippon nukite or knuckle strike to the eye is done to take the attackers view and mind away from their attack.

•  Technique: Wrist Lock

Once the choke hand is released, the attackers hand is grabbed and then twisted to the outside. Pressure is put on the wrist is to the outside AND down. Many people miss the downward pressure of this lock. It is important to get maximum leverage on this lock. By placing the thumbs in the middle of the attackers hand, between the bones in the hand will allow for the extra pressure down.

•  Option: Add a Strike

Option #1- Add a strike to the lock. In the case of this strike, its aim is to dislocate the jaw. However, any strike can be used. Palms to the chin are very effective as well.

•  Option: Finger Lock

Option #2-This option is Principle #1, breaking the joint, and can be accomplished by counter grabbing the finger. Notice that the left hand grabs the wrist and uses this as a base. The right hand then grabs the fingers (as many as 4 or as view as 1) and applies pressure down to the ground. The photo on the right shows the lock being taken to the ground and a finger lock applied on the ground. This is a good example of breaking a joint while the lock has been applied.

•  Option: Thumb Lock

Option #3-This option is also the first Principle, breaking the joint. For this option the wrist lock is done with the right hand and then the left hand re-grips the thumb and applies pressure the same way the wrist is done, outward and down. The thumb joint does not move as much as the wrist does and can be broken very easily.

•  Option: Collarbone Cavity Press

Option #4-This option with wrist lock stays in tact (notice the position of the thumb on the wrist lock) and the other hand reaches in and grabs the collarbone. This is an example of Principle #3, Cavity Press. Here the finger/fingers reach in and grab the collarbone. Pressure is put on into the collarbone and down. This really accents the lock.

•  Option: Jaw Joint

Option #5-This is another example of a Cavity Press. In this case, the jaw joint cavity is used. This is one of the Points of Pain used in Shizenryu. The thumb and finger are pressed into the jaw cavity and pressed into the teeth causing enormous pain. Notice too, the lock stays in tact as well and applies pressure to the wrist as well as the Cavity Press.

•  Option: Grab Windpipe

Option #6-This is an example of Principle #4, Seal the Breath, which cuts air off and the attacker has a hard time breathing. This will also facilitate with the takedown, not only pressure on the wrist, but also having a hard time breathing. The choke can be applied on the ground after the attacker goes down to the ground.

•  Option: Throw

Option #7-This principle is not mentioned in the Principle list above, however, converting a look to a throw is very common in Chin Na. In many systems of Chin Na, throws are considered a Principle. In this option the wrist doing the lock feeds the lock to the other hand and a knife edge strike is done to the bridge of the nose to facilitate the takedown. The photo on the right shows the throw taking the attacker to the ground and then applying a pin to the wrist and elbow. The wrist is rotated to take out all the space, then the arm is extended to lock out the elbow. Pressure is the put on the elbow and wrist for a final pin.

•  Summary

"White Ape Worships Buddha" is a wrist lock that is done by applying pressure to the wrist with an outward and downward movement. The options that can be applied are:

1. Add a Strike
2. Add a Finger Lock (Break the Joint)
3. Add a Thumb Lock (Break the Joint)
4. Press Collarbone (Cavity Press)
5. Grab Jaw Joint (Cavity Press)
6. Grab Windpipe (Seal the Breath)
7. Throw

This technique is a shoulder wrap, also called Ude Garami. By wrapping the shoulder, it forces the attacker to be folded forward as if an animal drinking from a stream. Notice the hand in the shoulder joint of the attacker.

•  Attack: Chest Grab

The attack used for this technique is a chest grab. The grab is trapped to the chest and a pressure point is applied to the hand. The elbow breaks down the grab by placing it in the attackers elbow crease. This is followed by an uppercut to the jaw as shown in the photo on the right. This is also a good way to get someone to release a grab.

•  Technique: Shoulder Wrap/Lock

After the uppercut to the attacker's jaw, circle the arm in an outward movement and put the knife edge of the hand in the attacker's shoulder joint. Applying downward pressure, the attacker will fold forward and not be able to raise up.

•  Option: Raise the Head

Option #1-This option is an example of Principle #5, Pressure Point. The pressure point in the philtrum, under the nose, is attacked and the attacker is raised up by their nose. Also being used in this example is Principle #2 Muscle Separation. This is done by pulling the shoulder muscles away from the shoulder joint. Two way action is applied up and away movements.

•  Option: Hook the Nose/Claw the Face

Option #2-This option is similar to Option #1 except that the face is clawed and the pinkie is placed under the nose and lifted up applying pressure under the nose. The fingers of the claw can be stuck in the eyes of the attacker for added emphasis.

•  Option: Smother

Option #3-This option is an example of Principle #4, Seal the Breath. In this technique and had covers the mouth and nose of the attacker suffocating them as you apply pressure to the shoulder joint. The attacker is raised up and while suffocating the attacker can restrain them as well.

•   Option: Neck Crank

Option #4-This is the Principle #1, Breaking the Joint. In this case, the neck is twisted and can be snapped if too much pressure is applied. In most cases the neck is twisted and locked out while still applying pressure to the shoulder joint.

•  Option: Choke

Option #5-This technique is a choke and the Principle #4 Seal the Breath. The arm wraps around the attackers neck and is grabbed by the hand doing the shoulder lock. When they meet up, the lock is very tight as well as the choke. The hands are then pulled to the body to take the rest of the slack out of the technique.

•  Summary

"Extend the Neck for Water" is a shoulder wrap/shoulder lock. There is a downward pressure on the shoulder joint causing the attacker to fold forward. The options that can be applied are:

1. Raise the Head (putting pressure under the nose.)
2. Hook the Nose/Claw the Face
3. Smother
4. Neck Crank
5. Choke

This technique is a straight arm bar, also known as Ude Osae (Arm Pressure) Ikkajo (first level technique) or Hara Gatame (Center Arm Bar. The arm is trapped on the body creating an arm bar, by grabbing the wrist, and then the attackers leg can be taken out for a takedown.

•  Attack: Shoulder Grab

The attack for this technique is a grab. The grab is knocked off with an outward block then two strikes are done, and inside Hammerfist ( photo #2 above) and outside Hammerfist (photo #3 above). This sets up the next step.

•  Technique: Straight Arm Bar with Forearm

After the Hammerfist strike to the jaw, the wrist is grabbed and the arm is rotated by applying pressure to the tricep muscle while rotating the wrist. This will force the attacker to fold forward. Also the front leg of the attacker is blocked off.

•  Option: Add Strike

Option #1-This adds another strike to the attackers face. This can be inter-changed with a backfist, reverse palm, or back of the hand strike.

• Option: Rake Face

Option #2-The face is raked and then the neck is twisted to the rear applying a neck lock. The fingers can be placed into the eyes of the attacker which is Principle #3 Cavity Press. Notice the forearm on the hard, this locks the neck in place and keeps the attacker from moving out of the lock.

•  Option: Grab Hair and Ear and Strike

Option #3-This option grabs the hair and the ear and pulls the attacker to the rear and puts them on one knee. A knife edge strike is done to the throat which is Principle #4 Seal the Breath. Be sure and lock out the neck before applying the strike.

•  Option: Takedown

Option #4-This option becomes a takedown after the arm bar has been taken. Reach down and grab the attackers foot and pulled to force the attacker to fall backwards as shown in the photo on the fight. The attackers leg will be between your own legs and if one sits on the attacker's knee it can dislocate the knee. Also notice how the ankle is wrapped which allows for an ankle lock applied to the Achilles tendon.

•  Option: Ankle Lock

Option #5- Once the leg is picked up and the ankle is locked, turn and lay back to the ankle to put pressure on the ankle. A quick rotation, can dislocate the ankle. Be sure and push the attackers legs away to ensure they can not kick as a counter.

Note: The ankle lock is not in the Chin Na currriculum. This lock/pin is from the basic Jujutsu Ne Waza (Groundwork) curriculum. However with this takedown, the ankle lock/pin fit in nicely. In Chin Na, the attacker is thrown to the rear and a rear kick to the groin is done.

•  Summary

"Two Children Worship Buddha" is a straight arm bar that can be taken into a takedown with an ankle lock. The initial Arm Bar is very important and pressure should be sure and applied to the elbow/tricep muscle. The options here are:

1. Add a Strike
2. Rake the Face/Poke the Eyes/Lock the Neck
3. Grab Hair and Ear/Strike
4. Takedown with Attackers Leg

One Post Supports the Heavens is basically an arm dislocation or an arm bar is its used as just a lock. The arm while not having much movement is not a joint lock, rather pressure is put on the elbow by pressing the arm down on the shoulder. Done quicly, will dislocate the elbow

•  Attack: Punch

The punch is moved by using a parry and the wrist is counter-grabbed. An elbow follows to the attackers ribs. To take away movement from the attacker , the attacker's foot may be stepped on.

•  Technique: Arm Bar on the Shoulder

This technique starts by striking the hip or the groin which will cause the attacker to bend forward or what we call folding. Folding the attacker will give more tension of the arm bar. The photo on the right shows how to take the attacker's arm and place it on the shoulder. Downward pressure is applied. However, it is important to get 'wrist rotation'  with the pinkie pointing up. This little addition will lock out the shoulder and not allow the attacker to move the arm. The dislocation then becomes much easier.

•  Add a Strike

Option #1-The first option here is to add an elbow strike to the Psolar Plexus or Ribs. This will result in the attacker bending forward and applying pressure to their own elbow, which can dislocate. Also, the attackers foot may be stepped on further restricting the attacker's movement

•  Add a Strike

Option #2-The strike can change location and a hammerfist to the groin is done. Once again this will force the attacker to bend forward applying pressure to the attackers elbow

•  Wrist Lock

Option #3-This option takes the arm on the shoulder and slides off into a wrist lock. This wrist lock twists the wrist to the outside and then puts downward pressure on the wrist to take the attacker down to the ground. The rotation of the wrist is very important and also, keeping the arm as straight as possible. The photo on the right shows the attacker on the ground from the wrist lock. Once the attacker is on the ground the arm is pulled over the shin/knee and apply pressure to the arm. This is similar to the standing version where the base is the shoulder of the dislocation. Here the knee/shin is the base for the dislocation.

•  Arm Bar

Option #4-This arm bar is accomplished by sliding the arm off the shoulder and sliding the arm UNDER the arm and applying this different version of the arm bar. This arm bar is very versatile, especially if the attacker tries to slide out of the original lock. This arm bar is applied with upward pressure with the forearms, and pressing down with the hands.

Note: All the arm bars have two way action, pushing/pulling, opposing forces, or two rotations in each lock. By applying rotations, it takes the space out of the lock and also keeps the attacker form trying to counter the lock.

•  Summary:

"One Post Supports the Heavens" is an arm bar that is placed on the shoulder and downward pressure is applied to the elbow . The elbow can be dislocated if done quickly. It is important to limit the attacker movements when applying the lock. this is accomplished by adding rotation to the wrist. The options here are:

1. Strike to the Ribs
2. Strike to the Groin
3. Wrist Lock
4. Arm bar

This completes the first installment of the Chin Na techniques. There will be some other techniques added shortly and show some other applications.