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What is Modern Jujitsu?

Jujitsu for the “Street”


Modern Jujitsu is an innovative and eclectic martial arts system with a focus on
efficient and effective self-defense. Emphasizing speed, transition, and control,
the MJJ practitioner can effectively control an aggressive encounter in all ranges,
with an edge on realistic, “on the street” application.

While the instructor has experience in many martial arts styles and defensive
systems including jujitsu, ninjutsu, aikido, judo, tae kwon do, karate, ground
defense, military combatives, and police defensive tactics, the primary influences
on Modern Jujitsu have come from the elements, principles, and applications of
Small Circle Jujitsu, and the pressure point techniques, theories, and applications
of Kyusho-Jitsu. Modern Jujitsu is a complete and comprehensive system of self-
defense.

Based on well-established principles of hand-to-hand street defense, Modern


Jujitsu has been researched, designed, and developed to allow for maximum
efficiency with the least amount of effort. The goal of the system is to adapt the
most effective techniques from a multitude of sources with the focus on practical
and effective self-defense, and then apply the specific applications and principles
contained within the MJJ system to those techniques.
Some of the basic principles covered in Modern Jujitsu are:

• Body movement (tai sabaki)

• Joint locking (kansetsu waza)

• Grappling (ne waza)

• Off balancing (kuzushi)

• Throwing (nage waza)

• Kicking and punching (atemi)

• Pressure points (kyusho)


The exercises performed in practice develop the body, the mind and the spirit.
You must develop all three of these to be a serious disciple of Bujutsu (martial
arts). The ability to deal with various situations in life, including highly stressful
and dangerous ones cannot be complete without all three of these qualities. They
allow you to face your fear and conquer your ego, both of which are your
enemies, especially in a violent confrontation.
In Modern Jujitsu, the martial arts are taught with humor, fun, and in a relaxed
environment. Everyone who participates is encouraged to ask questions and
make mistakes, since that is the best way to learn. The dojo is more than a place
to learn self-defense; it is a school of thought. In this school, various subjects are
discussed, such as anatomy, physiology, history, culture, nutrition, and even
physics.

Attitude and ego can be great hindrances to the student of Jujitsu. Keeping your
mind open to see and keeping your "cup empty" is vital to the process of
advancement. Students of other martial art schools are invited to practice and
are asked to share their concepts and experience. The school believes that
anyone can learn from anyone else. An advanced student can learn from a
beginner and vice versa. From this philosophy comes respect - respect for your
fellow student, for your teacher, for your art, and for humanity.

Modern Jujitsu martial arts clubs are not like any you've seen before. Mr. Borter’s
unique ability to break down martial arts to a science means that students never
do anything just because they are told to do it. With every exercise, every
situation, every lesson taught, their minds are opened to the very principles of
how martial arts really work. In no time at all, student will not only be able to
"see" the strengths and weaknesses of any technique, but you will be able to
instinctively create new techniques appropriate for most any situation.

Realizing that with this martial knowledge comes great responsibility, the school
is very much grounded in a strong sense of humanity and respect. Every student
at the dojo is not only a person whose safety is of utmost importance, but every
student is a friend, someone whose welfare and well-being is important to each
and every practitioner of Modern Jujitsu and the school as a whole.

Much of the current instruction in the martial arts fails to address the true spirit of
self-defense. In contrast, the main focus of Modern Jujitsu is self-defense. It is a
blend of traditional martial arts techniques, modern scientific principles, cutting-
edge psychology, and general street smarts. It is a well-rounded, functional, and
complete approach to self-defense.

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