A Philosophy of Ju Jitsu

             If a person seriously studies any martial art it is inevitable that such a study will include the development of a philosophical background. It is also inevitable that, as a person grows further into the art, the interrelationship between the physical and mental aspects of the art will also be developed and strengthened. The result can be a philosophy of life in which the martial arts training serves as a base.

Such is the case with Ju Jitsu. There is a philosophy that goes with the knowledge --  There is a close interrelationship between the physical and mental aspects of the art -- The resulting philosophy can have a profound influence on one’s daily life….

 Instructor's Philosophy

             I have been around martial arts for the last 27 years. During that time I have noticed a lot of great things happening in the martial art’s world. I feel that an art has to evolve or it remains stagnant. So change is good.

            In recent years there has been a boom in the mixed martial arts (MMA) genre. I have watched this sport grow as most of the martial arts community has. I think for entertainment purposes it has some value. However; having said this, my personal philosophy differs than that of the MMA styles. I enjoy teaching and participating in Ju Jitsu for the purpose of teaching and passing along the long standing traditions it has taught me:  Self-Confidence; Self-Awareness; Focus; as well as, a sense of Inner Peace. These come from the knowledge that being involved in martial arts gives a person a better than average chance of being able to defend yourself and your family.

    At Premier Ju Jitsu we embrace the idea of traditional teachings, but are well aware that we do not teach Ju Jitsu the way it was 'traditionally' taught in the pre 19th century. We, like most other schools in america, teach more of a Gendai, or modern form of Ju Jitsu, using the same principles and ideals of the traditional genre. I feel this makes the system effective for modern and practical uses in todays society.
            
            At Premier Ju Jitsu, LLC, we have traditional goals in both our youth class, as well as, our adult class. We don’t teach MMA. We don’t condemn it; we chose to go in a different direction involving only positive reinforcement.

            My focus in the youth program is not necessarily to teach kids how to fight, but to teach them how Ju Jitsu can improve there overall life. This includes helping them gain self-confidence, focus, and becoming a better overall citizen, at school, at home and in the Dojo. It has been my experience in teaching Ju Jitsu that children and adults who decide to pursue martial arts develop a better sense of self-discipline and self-assurance.