OUR STYLE
Our style is a traditional Japanese style as taught by the late Professor Kam Hock Hoe. Our current Grandmaster is 6th Dan Prof. Aridas Selvaraj who was a student of Master Kams from 1964 until he died in 1989. As such the style has over 400 different throws locks and holds and is very effective for both self defence and defence of your loved ones.
ETIQUETTE
Bowing: Bowing can be thought of as a type of greeting or a showing of respect. As with most martial arts bowing has its time and place within the IJJF. Bowing is part of etiquette of the club and is done as sign of respect to your teachers as a sign of respect for the skills, talents and knowledge that they possess. It is also a way of saying thanks for the instruction that you receive. Bowing to classmates is also a sign of mutual respect for each others skills, talents and knowledge and reinforces mutual trust that you mush have for each other when training.
How to Bow: In the IJJF we have a bow that is different to most other styles. When bowing, stand with feet shoulder width apart with the right foot in front of the left, arms are straight and relaxed with the left hands placed on the thigh and the right hand on the right knee, then keeping the back and neck straight and looking ahead we bow forward 30 degrees and return upright.
When to Bow: When ever entering or leaving the Dojo you should bow facing in towards any pictures or shrines that may be present. If none are present bow facing the spot the head instructor normally stands at the start of class. At the start of training a series of bows is performed, one towards the club instructor and/or Sensei(s), one to the most senior student or Sempai and finally one towards the other students.
Behaviour: Whenever training it is important to listen carefully to the instructions you are given. Show respect to everyone present during training. It is important to keep a calm mind, never react angrily, never show off or clown about. Abusive language will not be tolerated in the Dojo.
What not to do: Never stand with your hands on the hips as it indicates you wish to fight the entire class. Never stand with your arms folded as this indicates you wish to challenge the instructor. Aside from these two main rules all standard etiquette you would expect in any Dojo applies.
RANKINGS
Dan belts are represented by a 12mm gold stripe equal to the number level of the Dan belt sown into each end of the belt.
Master Dan is indicated by a 25mm red stripe at each end of the belt. Master Dan rank can only be awarded by the Grand Master.
THE IJJF FAMILY
One fairly unique aspect of IJJF is that once you reach a senior belt (especially Black belt) you are no longer just a member of a Martial Arts Club, you become a member of the extended Jui Jitsu family. This is a full and rewarding experience as when travelling to train or visit with your fellow martial artists it is quite common for you to be warmly welcomed and well accommodated at very little expense or effort.
IJJF JIU-JITSU
As mentioned earlier there are 5 coloured belts before black belt is reached. These being white, yellow and orange which make up the junior belt rankings, followed by green, brown and black then black belt Dan levels which make up the senior ranking. However any new member must be inducted through a self defence course to aid in the filtering out of any undesirable participants.Once the successful self defence graduate is accepted into the junior ranking of the club they are accepted as a white belt.
The self defense course covers basic escapes from common holds, several strike defenses and touches on basic knife defense. The course has a dual purpose as it allow the instructors an opportunity to access what type of character the person is. Only if they are deemed suitable are they are encouraged to join. It also allows new students to get a brief sample of what the style will involve and to see if it is suitable for them.
After the self defense course you start at the junior belts which are white yellow and orange in colour. 120 different throws are covered at this level as well as basic locks and holds. Weapon defenses at this level cover knife and machete attacks and various self defense concepts are also taught to the student at this level.
Once a student has progressed beyond orange belt they are now considered to be a senior student, this group covers green and brown belts with a further 150+ throwing techniques being taught. Further locks and holds are also taught, self defense scenarios are refined and weapons are expanded to include broken bottles, stick/staff attacks and chain defense. Students at this level are also called upon to assist the instructor in teaching the class and can be expected to assist in junior belt grading’s.
The next level for students is Black belt and the various Dan levels, 150+ throws are taught at black and above for a total of more than 400 throwing techniques. Weapon defence is expanded to cover all common weapons and objects. The students can also obtain their instructor ranking and select students are invited to be taught the Kuatsu. Black belts are encouraged to actively teach and further develop their skills and understanding of Jui Jitsu.
ETIQUETTE
Bowing: Bowing can be thought of as a type of greeting or a showing of respect. As with most martial arts bowing has its time and place within the IJJF. Bowing is part of etiquette of the club and is done as sign of respect to your teachers as a sign of respect for the skills, talents and knowledge that they possess. It is also a way of saying thanks for the instruction that you receive. Bowing to classmates is also a sign of mutual respect for each others skills, talents and knowledge and reinforces mutual trust that you mush have for each other when training.
How to Bow: In the IJJF we have a bow that is different to most other styles. When bowing, stand with feet shoulder width apart with the right foot in front of the left, arms are straight and relaxed with the left hands placed on the thigh and the right hand on the right knee, then keeping the back and neck straight and looking ahead we bow forward 30 degrees and return upright.
When to Bow: When ever entering or leaving the Dojo you should bow facing in towards any pictures or shrines that may be present. If none are present bow facing the spot the head instructor normally stands at the start of class. At the start of training a series of bows is performed, one towards the club instructor and/or Sensei(s), one to the most senior student or Sempai and finally one towards the other students.
Behaviour: Whenever training it is important to listen carefully to the instructions you are given. Show respect to everyone present during training. It is important to keep a calm mind, never react angrily, never show off or clown about. Abusive language will not be tolerated in the Dojo.
What not to do: Never stand with your hands on the hips as it indicates you wish to fight the entire class. Never stand with your arms folded as this indicates you wish to challenge the instructor. Aside from these two main rules all standard etiquette you would expect in any Dojo applies.
RANKINGS
- Self defence participant
- White belt
- Yellow belt
- Orange belt
- Green belt
- Brown belt
- Black belt
- First Dan
- Second Dan
- Third Dan
- Fourth Dan
- Fifth Dan
- Sixth Dan
Dan belts are represented by a 12mm gold stripe equal to the number level of the Dan belt sown into each end of the belt.
Master Dan is indicated by a 25mm red stripe at each end of the belt. Master Dan rank can only be awarded by the Grand Master.
THE IJJF FAMILY
One fairly unique aspect of IJJF is that once you reach a senior belt (especially Black belt) you are no longer just a member of a Martial Arts Club, you become a member of the extended Jui Jitsu family. This is a full and rewarding experience as when travelling to train or visit with your fellow martial artists it is quite common for you to be warmly welcomed and well accommodated at very little expense or effort.
IJJF JIU-JITSU
As mentioned earlier there are 5 coloured belts before black belt is reached. These being white, yellow and orange which make up the junior belt rankings, followed by green, brown and black then black belt Dan levels which make up the senior ranking. However any new member must be inducted through a self defence course to aid in the filtering out of any undesirable participants.Once the successful self defence graduate is accepted into the junior ranking of the club they are accepted as a white belt.
The self defense course covers basic escapes from common holds, several strike defenses and touches on basic knife defense. The course has a dual purpose as it allow the instructors an opportunity to access what type of character the person is. Only if they are deemed suitable are they are encouraged to join. It also allows new students to get a brief sample of what the style will involve and to see if it is suitable for them.
After the self defense course you start at the junior belts which are white yellow and orange in colour. 120 different throws are covered at this level as well as basic locks and holds. Weapon defenses at this level cover knife and machete attacks and various self defense concepts are also taught to the student at this level.
Once a student has progressed beyond orange belt they are now considered to be a senior student, this group covers green and brown belts with a further 150+ throwing techniques being taught. Further locks and holds are also taught, self defense scenarios are refined and weapons are expanded to include broken bottles, stick/staff attacks and chain defense. Students at this level are also called upon to assist the instructor in teaching the class and can be expected to assist in junior belt grading’s.
The next level for students is Black belt and the various Dan levels, 150+ throws are taught at black and above for a total of more than 400 throwing techniques. Weapon defence is expanded to cover all common weapons and objects. The students can also obtain their instructor ranking and select students are invited to be taught the Kuatsu. Black belts are encouraged to actively teach and further develop their skills and understanding of Jui Jitsu.