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2011-02-24T13:30:00.000-08:00

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Brunei Darussalam Jujitsu Federation's members visited BRIDEX 2009

2009-08-14T21:28:00.000-07:00

The Jujitsu Federation of Brunei Darussalam team members have visited the BRIDEX 2009 on 14 August 2009. The team was led by the General Secretary of the federation, Ali. The aims of the visit is to strengthening the friendship among the members and viewing the military exhibition and combat shows during that day.

BDJF's Group photo with Pg. Alex

Members of the Jujitsu family, (L to R) Ali, Harris, Hafiz and Afendi.

The owner of the name.

The combat show

We are always on alert front or back.....

Hope to visit the BRIDEX 2011 again....

A great exhibition and show. Goodbye BRIDEX 2009.

BDJF visits BSRC, Seria

2009-05-20T23:10:00.000-07:00

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Important Up-Date

2008-01-22T17:46:00.000-08:00

SORRY FOR LATE UPDATE (FOR 2 YEARS!)

FOR NOW ON... WE STARTING OUR CLASS BY EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT 7.30-9.00PM

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Jujitsu Classes in Brunei (UPDATE)

Every Monday at 7.30PM!! Menglait Sport Complex at Ground FLOOR!

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This Website is Under Construction. Please Be Patient. Thank You.
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Jujitsu Classes in Brunei
19th December 2008 to 16th January 2009
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Maul Mornie Sensei will be teaching jiu jitsu in Brunei for 5 week on the dates above.
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ALL WELCOME - age between 15 to 45 years old.
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Dont miss the opportunity to study under one of todays internationally most sought after self defence instructor.
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Classes are held every Fridays - 4pm to 6pm at Mengait Sports Complex.
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If you have a "GI" please use it for training, if not just wear anything loose and comfortable.
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Those interested to attend the Jujitsu sessions, or for more information please contact Md.Harris at 8835880.
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PLEASE COME ON TIME
Jujitsu techniques are very demanding, warm ups are compulsory to avoid injuries.
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Honorary Goshinkwai Blackbelt
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On the 22nd November 2008, Maul Mornie Sensei is awarded an Honorary Blackbelt by the Goshinkwai - Total Body Defence Organzation in Great Britain, for his contribution and influence in the Goshinkwai TBD Curriculum.
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"It was an honour to be able to present Maul with an Honorary Black belt in TBD Goshinkwai in recognition of his outstanding contribution, influence and friendship he has given" - Alun Williams, 5th Dan Blackbelt, Chief Instructor.
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A 5hrs INTENSIVE SELF DEFENCE COURSE is to be held on the afternoon of Sunday, 25th May 08.
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Its open for everyone, regardless of gender or fitness level. Open for any martial art styles or even if you have no martial arts experience at all. Raise your knowledge of awareness in "Reality Self Defence".
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Age restriction is for 16 years old and above only.
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If you are interested to participate in this seminar please contact or sms Harris at 8835880 or email me directly.
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Special News
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Congratulations to HRH Princess Hjh Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah and Pengiran Anak Khairul Khalil on the birth of their baby boy in the morning of 18th March 2008. Wishing both parents and child good health and happiness. Ameen.
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Pengiran Anak Khairul Khalil is the patron for Brunei Darussalam Jujitsu Federation (BDJF).
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Italian Police Training Course
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Maul Mornie was invited to instruct a special course for the Guardia di Finanza - one of the major Law Enforcement Departments in Italy. He was personally presented with a signed plaque by the Commandant and Vice-Commandant of the Guardia di Finanza - Desenzano branch.
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The Commandant was very impressed with the practicality of the training methodology presented, arrangements are being made to invite Maul for more regular courses in the future.
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Maul Mornie is the 1st and only Bruneian ever trusted to instruct a course for any European Law Enforcement Department.
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For reviews and pictures of this seminar please click here.
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Last Training Session

Maul is on a martial arts seminar tour in Europe and the US.

Classes will commence on the last week of April 2008.

All details of the seminar tours can be found here.
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Apologies for any inconvinience.
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Anakbrunei Dropping By
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This morning, on our last class we have the privilege of http://www.anakbrunei.org/ dropping by.
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He is one of the most popular photoblog sites in Brunei, covering most (if not all) the happenings in the country. So if u need to know any recent or upoming events in Brunei, just visit his site.
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He contacted me through this website and came to do a small coverage of the jujitsu session. Surprisingly he is from Seria, he knows my uncles and the best bit is... he went to the same school as I did, St.Margaret's School.
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Images from the session can be seen here.
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Official BDJF T-shirt Merchandise are available for sale to the general public. If you are interested you can purchase them please email me.
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The t-shirts are B$23.00 only. All sales are on cash terms.

Drop Us a Line Section

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There is a new column link on the right side of the page. Feel free to drop us a line or ask any questions.

All the Best

BDJF

Advantage of Public Classes

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The public classes for the BDJF syllabus are designed specifically so that anyone, regardless of their experience, could participate. The major benefits are:

No experience Necessary

Any individuals who decides to participate in the public classes can do so without any previous martial arts experience and still gain its full advantage. They will see and feel major results from their very first class.

Flexible Fees

Since a majority of us have very unpredictable personal and work schedules. It is only fair that people pay for the services that they receive. They can attend the classes whenever it is convenient for them and pay for only when they train. If you cant come, then you don't loose money.

Different Body Types and Sizes

Since you can't choose nor can you predict the type of attacker that would attack you in the streets, the public classes are structured so that the students are given the opportunity to practice and perfect their techniques on a different partners in every class. This will help ensure that they are prepared for any size or type of attacker they may encounter. The more people you train with, the more likely that you make more friends.

Fast Learning Curve

The techniques presented are 1st broken down for the understanding of students, then applied in different controlled realistic situations. Students who commits to attend any and all classes regularly has the highest potential to learn the techniques in the shortest amount of time.

Join the Family

Along with developing the most effective self defense program for the general public, BDJF prides itself to create a safe and friendly environment where practitioners are encouraged to work with each other, instead of against each other, towards the mastery of Ju jitsu. All students are required to teach each other with the utmost respect and courtesy to make sure that the friendly family environment is forever maintained.

The Gentle Art for Women

2007-12-26T19:04:00.000-08:00

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A highly recommended video to watch. It is self explanatory.

"Technique and skill overcomes size and strength"

This is what makes jujitsu one of the most effective self defense art in the world for women.

It has been brought to the Britain and Europe in the early 1900 by Japanese masters Kenshiro Abbe, Yukio Tani, etc to name a few.

No strength needed. The video is an excellent example where you can neutralize an attackers strength just by using leverage and breaking the attackers center of gravity (balance).

Presented by Miss May Whitely, performing the self-defense techniques wearing high heels and a skirt. While other would see this as a handicap or a disadvantage, with ease, she shows excellent balance and technique in executing them.

Note:

The attacks are done realistically.

The attacker is thrown and does not throw himself.

The attacker is thrown either because of a joint lock or broken balance.

Though the attacker is thrown hard and give an over-dramatic painful expression, notice that he never drops directly on his lower back or his head. He is using "ukemi waza" to fall without injury and is merely acting his part for the presentation. The attacker is an experience British jujitsu-ka, named Charles Cawkell.

Do NOT use the moves shown in the video on an untrained person, if you are not trained in jujitsu.

Private Sessions

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Attending and participating in the weekly public classes are an excellent option for most people, but there are circumstances in which an indivdual my not be able to attend them regularly, in which case Private Sessions would be the best option. This is best for those who has problems with;

Distance

Through experience many students have to drive more than 1 hour to attend a class or seminar, as a result they have trouble attending regularly. Private classes are ideal in this situaltion since they will ensure that the student maximizes thier training time and progress at a reasonable rate.

Scheduling

Some people may have a very unique work schedule that prevents them from being able to commit to more than public class. Since Private Sessions can be scheduled to the person's convinience, this is a great solution.

Disablility

Jujitsu is developed to help the small, weak and out of shape. men. women and children in the community. The public classes are structured so that anyone regardless of size, strength and even those with previous injuries can participate safely. Sometimes however some individuals has a learning disablility that prevents them from fully benefiting from the public classes, in which case the private sessions would siut them much better.

Advantage of Private Sessions

A student having an instructor that can correct even minor errors in your position, technique and mind-set. This type of individual attention is seldom available in a public class.

It helps you progress much faster then the normal public classes.

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Private Class Details

Private instructions should be booked a minimum of 4 weeks in advance.

Duration = 2hrs 30 min Intensive Training

Foundation

7th Kyu (White Belt) to 5th Kyu (Green Belt)

Minimum = 2 persons - B$ 30 per person

Maximum = 4 persons - B$ 25 per person

Intermediate

4th Kyu (Purple Belt) to 2nd Kyu (Dark Blue Belt)

Minimum = 2 persons - B$ 45 per person

Maximum = 4 persons - B$ 40 per person

Advanced

1st Kyu (Brown Belt) to Dan Grades (Black belts and Above)

Minimum = 2 persons - B$ 60 per person

Maximum = 4 persons - B$ 50 per person

Official BDJF T-Shirt

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Description

Quality Black short sleeve T-shirt with White "Embossed" BDJF logo - small badge on left chest and large on the back. Designed by Maul Mornie.

This is the 1st official merchandise for BDJF. It can be worn relaxed when you are out and about or used in rigorous training when you forgot to wash your gi after the last training.

Asian Sizes XL, L, M - Size M will suit women

Price - B$23.00 each - Currency Exchange

Those interested to purchase please contact here

Quality Intructions

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All lessons are instructed by internationally reknown martial arts instructor - Maul Mornie Sensei, 4th Dan Blackbelt BDJF - Chief Instructor. He is regularly invited to teach in Europe and the USA due to the quality of his instructions and the effectiveness of his movements.
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He is internationally rated as one of the best martial art instructor in Europe by high ranking martial arts practitioners, instructors and professionals.
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Learn from one of the best.
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Tester Sessions

You have 3 tester sessions before you decide weather Jujitsu is for you. You pay the normal class rates for participating.

After the 3 sessions, if you decide to continue with the training program then you pay for the Administrative fees to become a member. Details of administrative fees are found on the bottom page

You only pay for the session that you attend - NO MONTHLY FEES, NO COMMITMENTS.
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Administration Fees Click here

Public Class Fees Click Here

Private Class Fees Click Here

Administrative Fees

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Registration Fees (one time payment)
- B$ 100

Annual Membership Fees
- B$100

You can request to make payment in 8 installments of B$ 25 a month. You may make a request by contacting the BDJF commity-member responsible.

Season's Greetings

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To All,

Thank you for your support and positive comments.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Sincerely

Maul Mornie and BDJF

Weekly Classes

2007-12-12T04:32:00.000-08:00

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Presently we are only doing one session per week at;

Menglait Sports Complex

Fridays - 4 pm to 6 pm

Advantage of Public Classes
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Price per Session

Prices below are for those graded under BDJF Curriculum - Adult and Senior Syllabus only.
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No Monthly Fees, No Commitments - Pay as you go.

We understand that everyone has other commitments in thier life and bills to pay, you may be a student and have exams, or you have to work over-time and miss afew training sessions. Why loose money paying for a months fees and only come for a few sessions.
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In BDJF, you train - then you pay, we dont take advantage of you inconvinience.
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Foundation
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7th Kyu (White Belt) to 5th Kyu (Green Belt)
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2hr session - B$ 10 per session
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Intermediate
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4th Kyu (Purple Belt) to 2nd Kyu (Dark Blue Belt)
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2hr session - B$ 15 per session
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Advanced
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1st Kyu (Brown Belt) to Dan Grades (Blackbelts and Above)
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2hr sessions - B$ 20 per session

Hakama

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Description

High performance Light Hakama, with the best quality material. Light fabric.

Available in Black, Navy Blue and White.

Price - To Be Confirmed

Importance of Warm Up

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This is an important area never to be neglected when training in any sport or activity, especially in Ju jitsu.

A correct warm-up gets the muscles, tendons and joints ready for action by increasing the speed at which they contract and relax and by mobilizing a greater number of motor units within the muscles.

Warming up raises the body temperature which improves the oxygen supply to the muscles, tendons and joints, and it stimulates the blood sugar and adrenaline readying them for action. The preparation of the heart muscle for rigorous exercise is particularly important to individuals who have cardiovascular problems. Warm-up reduces the workload on the cardiac muscle and helps to provide it an adequate blood supply.

A good and correct warm-up also prepares our bodies for the stress of activity at hand. The activity may help improve performance, but more importantly, it appears to help prevent or reduce muscle soreness, muscle strains, and the tearing of muscle fibers or tendons.

It takes only about 10 to 15 minutes to warm-up the body, although this time tends to increase with age. It also takes longer to warm-up on cool or rainy days. You should start your warm-up with some easy running, gradual stretching, general exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups. This should be the major part of your warm-up. Follow this with a more specific "loosening -up" that mimics the activity in which you are going to participate. If a part of your body is wore, work particularly on that area.

A cool down period does not seem to be as important as a good warm-up. However, to allow your body time to readjust, a cooling down period of about five minute is recommended. This should include decreasing the intensity of your activity and some walking or stretching.

Ukemi Waza - Science of Falling

2007-12-10T19:59:00.000-08:00

Ukemi is falling without getting hurt

Nobody likes to fall to the ground, we fall to the ground most of the time not by our choice but due to accidents, pushed or violence when attacked.

Ukemi is one of the important skill an individual can acquire in the process of studying ju jitsu.

When proficient, it is a “science of falling” without getting hurt. Learning how to roll and fall safely is an important part of learning ju jitsu

Without knowing how to fall safely, an individual will never be able to grasp the true understanding of Ju or Aiki – Pliability (softness) and Harmony.

Ukemi have been tested not only in physical confrontations, but also in many accidents, including slipping on ice, tripping on something, slipping in the bathroom, bicycle crashes and many other sporting accidents.

Physically Ukemi means to learn how to fall without tensing up - by relaxing, by ‘going with the flow’. Tensing up leads to injuries, while relaxing helps to avoid injury. Mentally it means to be not afraid to relax and adapt.

We teach rolling and falling first by showing a student how to roll without getting hurt. When learning to roll, the individual learns certain body postures that will eventually become the foundation of his or her ability to take safe falls. A student must practice much of the rolls and falls to become expert in them. This is the only way he/her can entirely lose his/her fear of falling and, therefore, become relaxed enough to prevent the opponent from determining our next move from our tenseness.

Obviously, the main reason why in ju jitsu we spend so much time on learning how to fall without getting hurt, is that throws are such an integral part of the system. To be able to learn throws the student has to learn how to fall, so his/hers partner can also learn how to do the throws.

Interestingly, once you learn how to take good falls you will realize that falls are an excellent way to strengthen and tone the body. And once you become addicted to those endorphins that help mobilize your body’s protective and self-healing abilities, you may get to a point where you can’t imagine not taking falls.

There are 3 basic types of Ukemi:

+ Mai Ukemi - Forward Breakfall
+ Ushiro Ukemi - Backward Breakfall
+ Yoko Ukemi - Side ways Breakfall

Ukemi training should be done left and right in a progression;

+ from sitting
+ from kneeling
+ from standing
+ from a controlled height

Special Needs - Grading Syllabus

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These are the Grading Syllabus are for those who has Special Needs. In essence those who are Unable or Disable, for example; the blind, unable to walk or stand, physically challenged (in height), etc.

The reasons for having this syllabus is to make sure that everyone enjoys Jujitsu regardless of age and physical disabilities or restrictions.

In BDJF we believe in human developement - that EVERYONE has the RIGHT to learn, everyone WANTS to learn, if given the chance and facilities to do so.

Requirements

The following are levels of grading they will achieve upon competency.

The guidelines are in the process of developement.

The guidelines will cater for different needs of the individuals participating.

7th kyu - Yellow Belt

6th kyu - Orange Belt

5th kyu - Green Belt

4th kyu - Purple Belt

3rd kyu - Light Blue Belt

2nd kyu - Dark Blue Belt

1st kyu - Brown Belt

Sho Dan - 1st Dan Black Belt

Ni Dan - 2nd Dan Black Belt

San Dan - 3rd Dan Black Belt

Junior Grading Syllabus

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These are the Junior Grading Syllabus for ages between - 14 year olds to 18 year olds.

Why Have 4 Different Syllabus

The role of having 4 different syllabus for Juniors, Adults, Seniors and Disabled are not to discriminate but rather to serve the community better.

In essence we cannot apply a powerful joint lock on the developing body of a child, nor can we use a powerful throw on a 50 year old man.

The reason for having 4 different syllabus is to make sure that everyone enjoys Jujitsu without age and physical restrictions, avoiding any unnecessary "would be" injuries.

Requirements

The following are the requirements of what is expected of each student in order for them to be awarded a particular kyu or dan grade. Each section provides guidelines on what techniques are appropriate to learn, and consist of a variety of techniques at each level.

The major joint manipulation module will NOT be taught in the Junior Syllabus. Understanding the developing body structure within this age group, NO strainuous and dangerous techniques will be taught.

The syllabus will concentrate more on confidence developement, communication skills, safety and spacial awareness.

Yellow Belt

Orange Belt

Green Belt

Purple Belt

Light Blue Belt

Dark Blue Belt

Brown Belt - 1st Tab

Brown Belt - 2nd Tab

Brown Belt - 3rd Tab

Senior Grading Syllabus

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These are the Senior Grading Syllabus for ages between - 40 year olds and above.

Why Have 4 Different Syllabus

The role of having 4 different syllabus for Juniors, Adults, Seniors and Disabled are not to discriminate but rather to serve the community better.

In essence we cannot apply a powerful joint lock on the developing body of a child, nor can we use a powerful throw on a 50 year old man.

The reason for having 4 different syllabus is to make sure that everyone enjoys Jujitsu without age and physical restrictions, avoiding any unnecessary "would be" injuries.

Requirements

The following are the requirements of what is expected of each student in order for them to be awarded a particular kyu or dan grade. Each section provides guidelines on what techniques are appropriate to learn, and consist of a variety of techniques at each level.

The intensity of training will be much lesser then the Adult Syllabus, respecting the physical characteristics of the individuals within this age group.

7th kyu - Yellow Belt

6th kyu - Orange Belt

5th kyu - Green Belt

4th kyu - Purple Belt

3rd kyu - Light Blue Belt

2nd kyu - Dark Blue Belt

1st kyu - Brown Belt

Sho Dan - 1st Dan Black Belt

Ni Dan - 2nd Dan Black Belt

San Dan - 3rd Dan Black Belt

Yon Dan - 4th Dan Black Belt

Go Dan - 5th Dan Black Belt

Roku Dan - 6th Dan Red and White Belt

Shichi Dan - 7th Dan Red and White Belt

Hachi Dan - 8th Dan Red and White Belt

Nage No Kata

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Nage-No-Kata is a series of 5 sets of 3 throws performed in a formalised way. The kata has its origin in the Kodokan and was devised by Jigoro Kano, and requires uki and tori to work together demonstrating the principles of throwing with focus and commitment.

+ Te-waza (hand techniques) uki-otoshi, ippon-seionage, kata-garuma

+ Koshi-waza (hip techniques) uki-goshi, harai-goshi, tsuri-komi-goshi

+ Ashi-waza (leg techniques) okuri-ashi-barai, sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi, uchi-mata

+ Masutemi-waza (backwards sacrifice techniques) tomoe-nage, ura-nage, sumi-gaeshi

+ Yoko-waza (side sacrifice techniques) yoko-gake, yoko-garum, uki-waza

Adult Yon Dan - 4th Dan Black Belt

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Beyond demonstrating their continued perfection of technique the student will have gained greater insight into their Shin Gi Tai - Mind, Spirit of Skill and Body.

They will have begun to glimpse the true nature of the art and will demonstrate greater understanding of the groups and individuals in their charge.

This level cannot be attained without a great deal of experience as an instructor. In this role, they will demonstrate foresight and determination in their actions and decisions.

Adult San Dan - 3rd Dan Black Belt

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This grade will be awarded when the student demonstrates the integration of all knowledge and skill they have learned.

This level is characterized by their ability to analyse, innovate, improve or reject technique, and their understanding and application of the principles of Ju Jitsu.

They should demonstrate a high degree of control of the immediate environment and be aware of their influence over events in the wider context. They should understand and demonstrate the common threads between technique and their psychological aspects.

Much of what is required in SanDan cannot be expressed in anything but the vaguest terms, but is determined by the quality of spirit, determination and attitude.

Adult Ni Dan - 2nd Dan Black Belt

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Proficiency of all levels of technique and understanding up to NiDan.

Attainment of this grade indicates that the student has control over Shin Gi Tai - mind, body and awareness of their immediate environment.

They should demonstrate a deeper understanding of technique and strategy and have a higher degree of confidence in their own knowledge.

They must be capable of analysing and assessing technique and show an ability to control the atmosphere and environment on the training mat.

Adult Sho Dan - 1st Dan Black Belt

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Ukemi

+ Falling on a hard surface - diving over people or objects
+ Diving from a table

Movement

+ Precise and controlled movement should be demonstrated in all areas
+ Nage-No-Kata - demonstrating 4 throws and an understanding of the kata

Nage Waza

+ Sumi Otoshi - Corner Drop
+ Sasae Tsuri Komi Ashi - Propping Lift Pull Ankle
+ O Tsuri Goshi - Major Lift Pull Hip
+ Ko Tsuri Goshi - Minor Lift Pull Hip
+ Utsuri Goshi - Transition Hip
+ Yoko Gake - Side Hook
+ Soto Makikomi - Outer Winding Technique
+ Hane Makikomi - Winding Spring Hip

Application/Defence

+ Defence from random attacks using a variety of weapons with full application and finish

+ Defence from baton choke to throat Defence while seated - any attack Tanto randori

Adult 1st Kyu - Brown Belt

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The student must have had significant experience of group instruction. The student must be able to demonstrate the full Dark Blue Belt syllabus and the following:

Ukemi

+ The student should have good timing, control, and spatial awareness in all falling and should appear comfortable falling from any situation
+ Diving over a table
+ Diving from a raised surface (no higher than 18")
+ Falling from Tomoe Nage

Movement

+ Nage No Kata - Uki Otoshi

Nage Waza

+ Tani Otoshi - Valley Drop
+ Kata Guruma - Shoulder Wheel
+ Ushiro Goshi - Rear Hip
+ Kani Basami - Scissors Throw
+ Okuri Ashi Harai -Transmitting Foot Sweep
+ Tawara Gaeshi - Rice Bail Throw
+ Uchi Makikomi - Inner Winding Technique

Application/Defence

+ Defence from any attack using techniques demonstrated in a technical proficiency.
+ Knife to throat from front and rear
+ Defence from Bokken & Jo
+ Sword defence
+ Tanto randori
+ Defence while seated - broken bottle
+ Wrist lock counters
+ Modern Weapons Defense

Anything else required by the grading panel

Adult 2nd Kyu - Dark Blue Belt

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The student must have had practical experience of basic instruction and knowledge of the principles of warming up. The student must be able to demonstrate the full Light Blue Belt syllabus and the following:

Ukemi

+ The student should have good timing, control, and spatial awareness in all falling
+ Diving over someone sitting in a chair
+ Diving out of a wrist lock
+ Falling from Yoko Otoshi

Movement

+ Nage No Kata - O Goshi

Nage Waza

+ Uchi Mata - Inner Thigh
+ Tomoe Nage - Stomach Throw
+ Sumi Gaeshi - Corner Throw
+ Yoko Wakare - Side Separation
+ Ura Nage - Rear Throw
+ Sukui Nage - Scooping Throw

Gatame Waza

+ Kuzure Kesa Gatame - Broken Scarf Hold
+ Kami Shiho Gatame - Upper Four Quarters Hold
+ Tate Shiho Gatame - Vertical Four Quarters Hold

Application/Defence

+ Defence against kicks and strangles from the ground
+ Knife attack while grabbed
+ Defence while seated - grabs and punches
+ Tanto randori Defence with a Bokken
+ Wrist lock counters Defence from razor with full application and finish.
+ Defence from a chair with full application and finish.

Adult 3rd Kyu - Light Blue Belt

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The student must be able to demonstrate the full Purple Belt syllabus and the following:

Ukemi

+ The student should show good timing and control in all falling
+ Diving over a chair
+ Falling backwards from a chair

Nage Waza - At this level it essential that the student shows good style and posture.

+ O Soto Otoshi - (reaping the leg) Major Outer Drop
+ Harai Goshi - Sweeping Hip
+ Kuke Nage - Air Throw
+ Yoko Guruma - Side Wheel
+ O Soto Guruma - Major Outer Wheel
+ De Ashi Harai - Advancing Foot Sweep

Gatame Waza

+ Kesa Gatame - Scarf Hold
+ Kata Gatame - Shoulder Hold
+ Yoko Shiho Gatame + Side Four Quarters Hold

Locks

+ 8 Wrist lock
+ Wrist lock into Kitomo Seionage.
+ Wrist lock into Sumiotoshi

Chokes and Strangles

+ Shimewaza and counters

Application/Defence

+Gun Defence
+Tanto randori
+Defence from chain attack

The student must be able to demonstrate a variety of disarming, throwing, and immobilisation techniques.

Adult 4th Kyu - Purple Belt

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Demonstrate the full Green Belt syllabus and the following:

Ukemi

+ Sliding from someone's back from a height no greater than 3 feet

+ Diving over 1 person at a height no greater than 3 feet

+ Forward judo roll

+ All forms of forward, back, and side breakfall to any stance.

+ Student to show spatial awareness whilst performing all ukemi

Nage Waza

+ Uki Otoshi - Floating Drop
+ Tsuri Komi Goshi - Lift Pull Hip
+ Yoko Otoshi + Side Drop Sode
+ Tsuri Komi Goshi + Sleeve Lift Pull Hip
+ Uki Waza - Floating Technique
+ O Guruma + Major Hip
+ Ko Uchi Gari (from a punch) - Minor Inner Reap

Locks

+ Wrist lock into hip throws.
+ Straight arm wrist lock throw
+ Leg locks and defences.

Application/Defence

+ Backhand stab and slash with knife
+ Long stick/baseball bat
+ 2 person attacks showing understanding of theory (triangle and shield).
+ Defence from the ground

Adult 5th Kyu - Green Belt

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The student must be able to demonstrate the full Orange Belt syllabus and the following:

Ukemi

+ Full Ukemi Kata with good style and posture - the student must be relaxed and confident with his or her falling

+ Sliding from someone's back from a height no greater than 2 feet

+ Falling over two people

+ Kick and drop

+ Hand-stand breakfall

Movement

+ Arm lock kata

Nage Waza

+ Morote Seoi Nage - Two Arm Shoulder Throw
+ Uki Goshi - Floating Hip
+ Hane Goshi - Spring Hip
+ Ashi Guruma - Ankle Wheel
+ Ketomo Seoi Nage - Shoulder Throw
+ O Uchi Gari (from a punch) - Major Inner Reap
+ Seoi Otoshi - Shoulder Drop

Locks

+ 5 Wrist lock

+ 9 Downward stab defence.

+ All 9 head locks and defences.

Application/Defence

+ Chain Defence using belt.

+ Knife defence from slash and downward stab

+ Stab to kidneys

Demonstrating control and variety of techniques during Application/Defence. Making use of appropriate weakener and kiai, and finishing at all times.

Adult Grading Syllabus

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These are the Adult Grading Syllabus for ages between - 18 year olds to 45 year olds.

Why Have 4 Different Syllabus

The role of having 4 different syllabus for Juniors, Adults, Seniors and Disabled are not to discriminate but rather to serve the community better.

In essence we cannot apply a powerful joint lock on the developing body of a child, nor can we use a powerful throw on a 50 year old man.

The reason for having 4 different syllabus is to make sure that everyone enjoys Jujitsu without age and physical restrictions, avoiding any unnecessary "would be" injuries.

Requirements

The following are the requirements of what is expected of each student in order for them to be awarded a particular kyu or dan grade. Each section provides guidelines on what techniques are appropriate to learn, and consist of a variety of techniques at each level.

7th kyu - Yellow Belt

6th kyu - Orange Belt

5th kyu - Green Belt

4th kyu - Purple Belt

3rd kyu - Light Blue Belt

2nd kyu - Dark Blue Belt

1st kyu - Brown Belt

Sho Dan - 1st Dan Black Belt

Ni Dan - 2nd Dan Black Belt

San Dan - 3rd Dan Black Belt

Yon Dan - 4th Dan Black Belt

Go Dan - 5th Dan Black Belt

Roku Dan - 6th Dan Red and White Belt

Shichi Dan - 7th Dan Red and White Belt

Hachi Dan - 8th Dan Red and White Belt

Adult 6th Kyu - Orange Belt

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Demonstrate the full 7th Kyu - Yellow Belt syllabus and the following:

Ukemi Kata Full Ukemi Kata

+ Forwards, Backwards, & Sideways from kneeling and standing
+ Sliding from someone's back from a height no greater than 2 feet
+ Forward roll over a person on all fours (falling, not diving)
+ Over the belt and pegleg showing relaxed posture

Movement

Atemi Waza - methods for striking weak points of the body.

Nage Waza

+ Ogoshi - Major hip
+ Ippon Seoi Nage - One Point Shoulder Throw
+ Tai Otoshi - Body Drop
+ O Soto Otoshi - Major Outer Drop
+ Ko Soto Gari - Minor Outer Reap
+ O Uchi Gari (from a kick) - Major Inner Reap

Wrist Locks

From broken bottle to face keeping uke on their feet whilst maintaining application of the lock and disarming.

Arm Locks

+ Punch, knife or broken bottle to face applying lock and finishing on floor.

+ Block knife attack to kidneys and apply.

+ Block knife attack to groin and apply.

+ From backhand bottle attack.

Application/Defences

+ Body grabs front & back, over and under arms.

+ Strangle defences from front and back.

+ Stick defences using Hip Throws & Ko Soto Waza

+ Knife defence from stab to stomach

+ Broken bottle defence from attack to face

The student should demonstrate control during Application/Defence showing correct finishing. The pace of attacks in line-up and V will be slightly faster than yellow belt.

Adult 7th Kyu - Yellow Belt

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Movement

+ Demonstration of a basic stance
+ Evasion from punch and backhand bottle attack
+ Kuzushi Atemi Waza -methods for striking weak points of the body

Ukemi

+ Tachi Ukemi Kata: Forwards, Backwards, & Sideways from a standing position.
+ Falling from the throws O Soto Gari and O Goshi
+ Sliding from someone's back from a height of 50cm

Nage Waza

O Soto Gari - Major Outer Reap
Ko Soto Waza - Minor Outer Technique
Ko Uchi Gari (from a kick) - Minor Inner Reap
Ko Soto Gake - Minor Outer Hook
Koshi Guruma - Hip Wheel
O goshi - Major Hip

Wrist Locks

1. Blocking a lapel grab, take uke to the floor with correct footwork. Turn uke face down and apply straight arm wrist lock on the floor.

2. From knife attack to the groin, use weakener and apply lock. Finish with kick to the face (uke to protect face).

3. Two handed lapel grab, stepping back, covering body and face from attack apply wrist lock and take to the floor.

Arm Locks

1. Apply from punch and/or forehand bottle (with disarm).

2. Apply from knife attack to the face (with disarm).

3. Apply from knife attack to the face (with disarm).

4. Apply from knife attack to the face (with disarm).

Application/Defence

+ Wrist releases
+ Body grab from front under arms using kosotogake.
+ Body grab from rear under arms using weakener and wrist lock.
+ Basic strangle defence from the front
+ Bottle defence - forehand and backhand without throwing
+ Stick defences - forehand using Koshi Guruma
+ Stick defenses - backhand using Ko Soto Waza and Ko Soto Gake
+ Straight kick - move inside, block leg, and strike/push
+ Hair grabs - front and back Finishing applied where appropriate.
+ Attacks in the V will be slow and controlled.

Kansetsu Waza - Restraining Technique

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Ude Hishigi - Arm Locks

Gyaku Ude Juji Gatame - Reverse Arm Cross Hold
Ude Juji Gatame - Arm Cross Hold
Ude Mune Gatame - Arm Chest Hold
Kata Mune Gatame - Shoulder Chest Hold
Ude Garame - Arm Entanglement
Gyaku Ude Garame - Reverse Arm Entanglement
Hara Gatame - Stomach Hold
Hiji Osae - Elbow Control
Waki Gatame - Armpit Hold
Ude Gatame - Arm Hold
Juji Gatame - Cross Hold
Hiza Gatame - Knee Hold

Ashi Hishigi - leglocks

Ashi hishigi Ude Gatame - leg lock arm hold
Ashi Hishigi Morote Gatame - leg lock two hand hold
Ashi Hishigi Ashi Dori - leg lock ankle crush
Ashi Hishigi Morote Garame - leg lock two hand entanglement
Ashi Hishigi Hiza Garame - leg lock knee entanglement
Ashi Hishigi Ashi Garame - leg lock Ankle entanglement

Atama Hishigi - Head and Spine locks

Atama Hishigi Waki Garame - head lock armpit entanglement
Atama Hishigi Gyaku Waki Garame - head lock reverse armpit entanglement
Atama Hishigi Ushiro Osae - head lock Rear Control
Atama Hishigi Juji gatame - head lock cross hold
Atama Hishigi Kuzure Juji Gatame - head lock broken cross hold
Atama Hishigi Morote Dori - head lock two hand crush
Atama Hishigi Morote Gatame - head lock two hand hold
Atama Hishigi Morote Osae - head lock two hand control

Kote Waza - Wrist Locks / Restraints

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Kote Geishi - Wrist twist
Kote Mawashi - Wrist Outer Turn
Kote Shibori - Wrist Wring
Kote Dori - Wrist Crush
Kote Guruma - Wrist Wheel
Kote Hineri - Wrist Wring
Shiho Nage - Four Direction Throw
Tenshi Geishi - Heaven Spirit Twist

Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques

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Gari and Gake

o-soto-gari - major outer reap
ko-soto-gari - minor outer reap
o-uchi-gari - major inner reap
ko-uchi-gari - minor inner reap
ko-soto-waza - minor outer technique
ko-soto-gake - minor outer hook
yoko-gake - side hook
Goshi o-goshi - major hip throw
harai-goshi - sweeping hip throw
hane-goshi - springing hip throw
o-tsuri-goshi - major lifting hip throw
ko-tsuri-goshi - minor lifting hip throw
tsuri-komi-goshi - lifting drawing hip throw
sode-tsuri-komi-goshi - sleeve lifting drawing hip throw
uki-goshi - floating hip throw
utsuri-goshi - changing hip throw
ushiro-goshi - rear hip throw

Guruma

koshi-guruma - hip wheel
o-guruma - major wheel
o-soto-guruma - major outer wheel
kata-guruma - shoulder wheel
hiza-guruma - knee wheel
ashi-guruma - ankle wheel
yoko-guruma - side wheel
Otoshi tai-otoshi - body drop
seio-otoshi - shoulder drop
tani-otoshi - valley drop
uki-otoshi - floating drop
o-soto-otoshi - major outer drop
yoko-otoshi - side drop

Nage

ippon-seionage - one-point shoulder throw
morote-seionage - two arm shoulder throw
ketomo-seionage - jacket shoulder throw
tomoe-nage - stomach throw
kuki-nage - air throw
sukui-nage - scooping throw
ura-nage - rear throw
Ashi de-ashi-harai - advancing ankle sweep
sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi - propping drawing lifting ankle throw
harai-tsuri-komi-ashi - sweeping drawing lifting ankle throw
okuri-ashi-harai - sliding ankle sweep
uchi-mata - inner thigh throw
Sutemi taware-gaeshi - rice bail
sumi-gaeshi - corner throw
uki-waza - floating technique (throw)
yoko-wakare - side separation
kani-basami - scissor throw
yoko-otoshi - side drop
Makikomi soto-maki-komi - outer winding throw
uchi-maki-komi - inner winding throw
hane-maki-komi - springing winding throw

Others

yama-arashi - mountain storm

Rules and Etiquette

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The rules for training in the dojo are simple:

+ Leave your ego at the door.
+ Take care of everyone you train with.
+ Treat your uke with respect
+ Make their experience real, but safe.
+ Train with focus and commitment.
+ Enjoy it!

Jiu Jitsu Outside the Dojo

The rules for using jiu jitsu outside the dojo are also simple:

+ Don't!
+ Only use jiu jitsu if your life is seriously threatened.
+ If you need to defend yourself understand that your life is at risk.
+ We are fragile and fights are unpredictable.
+ In life you will accomplish more with a smile than you will with a fist.

Grading Entry Requirements

A student must:

+ Be a licensed member of the Brunei Darussalam Ju Jitsu Federation (BDJF).

+ Have trained in BDJF Ju Jitsu Syllabus for an appropriate time for the next grade.

+ Have a knowledge of the background of BDJF Jiu Jitsu and an understanding of its basic terminology and philosophy.

Dojo Etiquette

The following rules of dojo etiquette apply in particular to a grading situation, but should in fact apply to all training with discretion.

The student must:

+ Be properly attired with a clean white gi, with short clean finger / toe nails and clean hands and feet. No jewellery should be worn.

+ Respect the dojo, grading panel and fellow students.

+ Rei on entering the dojo, personal possessions should be placed discretely in a secure place so as not to clutter the dojo.

+ Wait at the edge of the mat to be recognised by the most senior grade present.

+ Rei to training partners and to the grading panel when appropriate, in particular before beginning any solo defence.

+ Remain focussed and alert throughout the grading, paying attention to posture and the environment within the dojo at all times. Refrain from unnecessary talking.

+ Never lose control by action or word nor abuse the skills they have been taught.

Philosophy

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Ju jitsu is based on the idea of "JU" - adaptability, flexibility and gentleness, which encompasses the essence of the art and defines the approach to training and to life. It is not a system of self defence, but an approach to life. Although it may help you to defend yourself, that is only a small part of the art as a whole, and one that many see as being the least important. Being good at defending yourself does not necessarily equate to being good at ju jitsu.

Achieving a level of fitness to practice ju jitsu will come as a consequence of training regularly. Your body will adapt and develop in the way it needs to in order to perform the techniques. You do not need to train excessively in order to develop your body to give you advantages in defending yourself. Equally, the development of your understanding of the art is a natural progression that will happen with time, through regular contact with the art and its practitioners.

With both of these areas, physical and mental, the stress is on natural development, which will be different for each of us within each aspect of the art. It is often the case that those who are initially quick to learn the physical skills are slower to gain a deeper understanding of the art, and vice versa. A student should neither be put off if they feel they are developing more slowly than others in any area, nor feel complacent if they have learnt a particular aspect more quickly.

Ego

Ju jitsu is not a competitive sport, the only person you compete against is yourself. You strive to improve your skill and understanding and improve the way in which you approach training. You should take pride in your achievements, but never feel superior to others. There is a wide variety of skills in ju jitsu which take a lifetime to perfect. Everyone has weak points in their repertoire, and it is unlikely that any one person will be the best at everything. Attitude is an important element of any martial art, but is often the one area that people overlook in favour of physical skills.

People often confuse confidence with arrogance. Confidence is the belief in your ability to do something, whereas arrogance is the belief that you are superior to others. It is usually the case that confident people do not feel the need to boast about their abilities, whereas arrogant people are often trying to hide their own lack of self-confidence by putting others down and proclaiming their own self worth. When someone says ‘I’m the best’ they are really saying ‘Don’t you think I’m the best?’. If you truly believe in yourself you don’t need to ask the question.

Traditional and Modern

Our style has retained sufficient tradition to remind members of the roots of ju jitsu. We line up and greet each other in a traditional manner, but this reflects equality, not hierarchy. However, observance of tradition is limited to ensure there is no hindrance to the development of the style and to keep it relevant to life in today’s society. Where defences from, and uses of, traditional weapons are taught emphasis will always be placed on their application to a modern setting.

To remain a modern interpretation of traditional techniques the art will need to change and to be re-interpreted. It is organic in nature, and even the best instructor cannot pass on all the skills and techniques learnt without some loss. That is why it is important to train with more than one instructor, and always to apply a critical eye to what you are taught, no matter what their level. Some techniques may be changed or forgotten and will need to be re-introduced and modified with time.

Training

The purpose of training is to acquire and perfect the techniques and principles of ju jitsu, and to gain control over ones own body, mind and spirit. There is no single way to do this, but a good instructor will provide a variety of ways of training within their dojo over time. The atmosphere may sometimes be serious, at other times light hearted, sometimes intense, physically demanding, or relaxed as required.

It is important that ju jitsu-ka train in a variety of atmospheres so that they learn to adapt their training appropriately. People will respond in different ways to different methods of practice. Ideally instructors should respond to the atmosphere in a club and vary the training according to the mood. This doesn’t mean that a lethargic club needs relaxed training. Often the opposite is required, but an instructor should gauge the mood and ability of their students in order to teach techniques in the most appropriate way. A student should feel free to train in any club within our organisation, or indeed other styles and other arts. They should question and interpret what they are taught and make it their own, but beware of thinking that all the techniques and principles employed in other styles can be applied to our art, for some do not combine well with Ju Jitsu.

One important principle is that people learn better and quicker if they are relaxed. It is important that when showing someone a new technique they should learn it in an environment that is relaxed. Not only will they learn it more quickly, but they are also more likely to avoid injury. There is time enough later to make the training harder, faster and more demanding.

Relaxed Approach

To ensure safety an element of discipline and control is needed in the dojo. Acceptance of this should not be demanded, but rather should be ‘given’ by students in acknowledgement of the particular nature of the environment they have chosen to be involved with. However, instructors do not have the right to abuse this relationship, and a level of common sense and common understanding is required. Equally instructors cannot demand or expect to be given respect, but should strive to earn it through their words and actions.

Our philosophy is that respect must be a two way thing between instructors and students, and must be freely given by both if it is to have any value . In the world of martial arts fear can often be mistaken for respect, and this is not acceptable to this BDJF.

We believe that training should be enjoyable and that this can be achieved while still acknowledging and respecting the serious nature of the art. Ju jitsu should also be available to all people, regardless of size, age, gender, race or creed, or to varying levels of fitness or physical ability. Our teaching methods and grading systems will be flexible enough to reflect this, and yet maintain high standards by demanding the best that each individual has to offer at their level of achievement and understanding.

Application on the Street

Ju Jitsu should only ever be used in self defence, or defence of others, in situations where there is a real physical threat. A member must never start a confrontation in order to test skills or techniques, or use his or her abilities in order to force others to act against their will. The philosophy of Ju jitsu is that in most situations physical conflict can be avoided, and that to fight is to lose, regardless of the outcome.

Teaching and Learning

Ju Jitsu instructors should be seen to reflect the value of BDJF’s philosophies and to pass these on through good example. Teachers are those who have been fortunate enough to develop to that level of understanding, but in reaching this stage should also have developed the humility to recognise that the student is equally important, and that their position as an instructor is not an indication of value or status. Instructors are still students themselves, and should be both willing and able to learn from other instructors (whether they be more experienced, peers or less experienced), and importantly instructors should also be willing and able to learn from their students. The learning cycle can never be completed.

Learning other Martial Arts

There are no restrictions on members learning or taking an interest in other martial arts, and this can often lead to a better understanding of the principles of ju jitsu. Equally, we welcome practitioners from other arts, so long as they come with a genuine desire to learn our techniques, teaching principles and philosophy. Students from other arts, no matter how experienced, will be expected to learn our syllabus from white belt onwards.

Life

Ju jitsu should enrich your life. Knowledge of ju jitsu may prolong or preserve your life, it should not occupy the whole of your existence. If you spend all day everyday thinking about jiu jitsu then you have no life. Jiu jitsu should be part of the mix, as with most things it is important to achieve balance.

Principles

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Knowing the principles of ju jitsu doesn't mean you will understand them. Understanding them doesn't mean you can apply them.

Learn to Stand

By controlling the way you stand you control the parts of your body that present a target for your opponent. A good stance makes the body narrower by turning sideways on. It shields the more vulnerable parts of your body behind the bones of your arms. Turns your hips so that the groin doesn't present an easy target. The elbow shields your kidneys and floating ribs.

Ma'ai - "Harmony of space"

If you are too close to your attacker you will not be able to react quickly enough to their attack. You will also find it more difficult to see the whole of their body, every part of which could pose a threat.

Kuzushi: Balance Broken

In order to throw someone you must first break their balance. Being off balance doesn't just apply to a physical state, it can apply to a state of mind. Weakeners, distractions and diversions can all unbalance an opponent, by drawing their attention away from their control over your arm, your face or their weapon.

Minimum Force Maximum Effect

A small amount of force applied in the correct way is sufficient to immobilise an attacker. Applying this force requires skill and speed, but it does not require strength. A good rule of thumb in ju jitsu is that if it took effort it wasn't as good as it could be.

Control the Head, Control the Body

The apparatus that allows us to balance is located in the inner ear. By controlling the position of your opponents head you gain control over their balance. As a child we learn to balance naturally by responding to a state of unbalance. Adjusting balance is a calculation that we make automatically. We are even able to make adjustments for heavy loads we may carry. We find it harder to cope when our view of the horizon is affected. If our eyes are shut or we are forced to look directly up we respond more slowly to changes in balance. We use these effects in ju jitsu. By shielding the opponents eyes or by tipping their head upwards we slow their response to being off balance. Tipping the head can be done in a number of ways, from pulling their hair, to the use of nerve points around the head, weak points such as the eyes, using "handles" such as the chin and nose, or even striking the head. You can even influence it without touching it by suggesting an attack on their eyes for instance. Move the head and the body will follow.

Using Body Weight

A woman weighing 60 Kg is certainly at a disadvantage against a man weighing 100 Kg if she is involved in a pushing match. His greater mass can generate greater force. If he grabs her wrist she will find it difficult to pull away from him, but however strong he may be, it would not be easy to lift 60 Kg. Harder still to lift the weight with one arm. If he's made to lift it at arm's length it requires a great deal of strength. This principle is used in many techniques in ju jitsu to gain control over someone who is bigger and stronger.

Centre Line

Look in the mirror and draw an imaginary line down the centre of your body. Now imagine a zone 6 inches either side of that line. This is the main area of your body to defend, and the main area of your opponent to attack. People often exaggerate their movement by stepping further than they should or extending a block further than they need to. Looking at the centre line it is clear that in order to defend the main area of your body you do not need to move far from the centre line.

Circular Movement

Blocking a punch or kick in some styles requires a great deal of force. The block is achieved by striking the attacking limb to deflect it. Ju jitsu employs circular blocking that deflects the punch gently, and only a little. Hard blocking requires more force to overcome inertia and it creates momentum in the attacking limb so that you lose contact with the attacker , and lose influence over their body. Soft blocking allows you to gain control over an arm or a leg. This allows you to gain control of the attackers body. It also avoids the need for excessive force to deflect the limb, and makes it less likely that the block will miss by being too quick. The circular movement of a block follows the arm from its origin at the shoulder. Any force must derive from this point and the shoulder doesn't move as quickly as the fist. What applies to a punch or kick applies to ways of attacking. By moving around an attack You can redirect the force of your attacker and use their energy against them.

Bend Your Knees

One way of forcing your opponent to work harder when holding on to you is simply to bend your knees. This simple action may force them to lean forward, break their posture and make their position weaker. Bending your knees achieves other things. It means that you present a smaller target for the attacker, makes it easier to deal with kicks, and enables you to make better use of your body weight. Pushing a heavy object like a car requires that you use your weight effectively so you bend your knees and lean into it naturally. However, when given a movement to perform that isn't natural to them people are usually stiff and awkward, yet moving an attacker is like pushing a car, you need to bend your knees. It also works the other way, bending your knees makes it harder for your opponent to push you around. If they are forced to apply more strength lifting you off the ground they have less to force you backward. In order to throw someone, particularly in hip throws, it is important to lower your centre of gravity. Generally throwing is easier if your centre of gravity is below theirs, this way most of the force applied to them is upward. Throws generally involve rotation around your centre of gravity. When performing a hip throw: you bend your knees, use your body weight to pull the attacker towards you, break his balance, and guide his momentum and attacking force around you, in a circular motion that leads him to hit the floor...hard.

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Defense from Double Collar Grab

Attacker proceeds to grab defender with both hands.

Defender weaves his right arm above attacker's left elbow, applies pressure downwards towards the center-line and grabs (with a cupped hand) attacker's right elbow from below.

Detailed picture shows placement of defenders hand, bending downwards the attackers left arm and straightens the right by cupping under the elbow.

This movement unbalances and opens the attacker for a strike on the mid-section. Due to the broken balance, upon impact of the strike the attacker will fall a few meters away from the defender. Giving the defender time to move away from the premise as quickly as he can.

Human Development

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The Japanese principle of unification of Shin (mind), Gi (skill), and Tai (body) is an important concept in Bu Jutsu. Its is upon reaching this level of awareness that a person can develop him or herself to the point of selflessness and achieve the ultimate of the martial arts.

Shin

The Japanese Kanji for "Shin" presents the meaning of "mind" at its most basic. To view the character deeper we come to the meanings of heart and moral integrity. And from this we come to the understanding of doing a task for the love of it and not for financial or materialistic gain. It also constitutes that developing the mind is more important then developing the physical skills. With a great mind any war and conflict can be resolved without resorting to violence.

The character for "Gi", presents us with the translation of "understanding of technical skills". To understand the necessity for learning and developing skills that will benefit us and thus benefiting our society. The development of required, practical and effective understandings of technical skills.

Tai

"Tai" which translates to "body" refers to the notion that our physical forms must be cultivated to the pinnacle of human ability. That an individual is limited only by his/her own personal limitations and that these "self-imposed limits" need not exist. To train for our well-being, contributing to the effect of positively influencing others.

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Shin-Gi-Tai is the coming together of the mind, skill and body to produce the "ultimate human attribute". These three qualities are the essence of the perfect harmony that all human qualities should be balanced.

The unification of Shin-Gi-Tai is the ultimate quest for the martial artist and any individual striving for self development. This is the purpose of his or her life. It is the path of life's journey that we choose that will contribute to this development.

In Ju Jitsu we strive for the Shin-Gi-Tai concept of human development.

Official BDJF Logo

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Official Brunei Darussalam JuJitsu Federation Logo

The Logo/Symbol is designed by Maul Mornie to be used by the Brunei Darussalam Ju Jitsu Federation (BDJF) only. No copy or derevetives from the logo may be used by any other federation, association, organization, clubs or individuals without written permission from Brunei Darussalam Ju Jitsu Federation (BDJF) and Maul Mornie.

Contact Details

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For information and serious enquiries only.

For additional information & enquiries on merchandise and how to start a training group or classes in your area, including workshops, seminars, women self defense and private instructions. contact us:

h42215@gmail.com or hp +673 8835880

ali.alipah@gmail.com

Please do not add the email addresses to your MSN messenger or Yahoo Groups without first asking permission. This email is for martial arts purposes only.

Note that the positions of other committee members will be posted in the near future.

Misson Statement

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To promote, introduce and diversify the martial arts practises in Negara Brunei Darussalam and within the regions of South-east Asia, encouraging cultural exchange between all nationality.

To promote Negara Brunei Darussalam to the eyes of the world as a center of quality and excellence in the promotion and instruction of Jujitsu in the Southeast Asian region.

To regulate the standard and quality instructions of of Ju jitsu within the region, respecting the martial art as a heritage and culture from which it originates.

To welcome everyone regardless of gender, style, race, religion, rank, etc, as long as they have the mind-set to reach their goals and the positive aims of learning martial arts.

To create a positive impact and empower massive amounts of peoples lives with the benefits of martial arts training.

To commit to create a better community filled with tolerance, confidence, health, happiness, peace, and harmony built from a unique blend of old traditional and modern day martial arts training. Studying the best martial art skills and life skills from everyone we meet.

To keep open minds and encourage thoughtful discussion and respect among all members of our school, family and community.

Our Purpose

To uphold the traditional values of the Samurai and Martial Arts spirit in diversity, friendship, tolerance, respect, discipline, honor, loyalty, family and bravery at its highest level.

To commit in striving for the highest standards of excellence in: understanding, teaching, developing quality instructors and students.

To provide educational, safe, enjoyable and positive training environment.

To provide outstanding understanding in the principles of the art, and organized instructions equal to other professional service industries in the world.

Intructor's Purpose

To empower everyone in becoming well rounded, versatile, open minded and excellent martial art technicians in the most efficient and quickest way possible.

To focus enhancing the students' choice of developing personal goals, tolerance, discipline, and respect through the teaching process.

To master dynamic, fun, and empowering classes to keep students earning their understanding in the intended knowledge, motivated, educated, and inspired to train for health, tolerance and happiness.

Methods of Combat

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Ju Jitsu is a Samurai Warrior's secondary form of combat. They were not meant to be systems of unarmed combat but as a means for an unarmed or lightly armed warrior to fight a heavily armed and armored enemy on the battlefield. Ideally, the samurai would be armed and would not need to rely on them.

Methods of unarmed combat emplyment included;

+ Striking - kicking and punching, etc
+ Throwing - body throws, joint-lock throws, unbalance throws, etc
+ Restraining - kyusho pressure points, pinning, strangulating, grappling, wrestling, etc
+ Weaponry - Katana, Wakazashi, Jutte, Tessen, Shuriken, Hojo, Kama, etc

Defensive tactics included:

+ Blocking
+ Evading
+ Off-balancing
+ Blending
+ Escaping
+ Minor weapons - tanto (dagger), ryufundo kusari (weighted chain), kabuto wari (helmet smasher), and kakushi buki (secret or disguised weapons) were almost always included in Koryu Ju Jitsu (Old style Ju Jitsu).

Description

Japanese ju jitsu systems typically place more emphasis on throwing, immobilizing and pinning, joint-locking, choking, and strangling techniques (as compared with other martial arts systems such as karate). Atemi-waza (striking techniques) were seen as less important in most older Japanese systems, since samurai body armor protected against many striking techniques.

The Japanese systems of hakuda, kenpo, and shubaku display some degree of Chinese influence in their emphasis on atemi-waza. In comparison, systems that derive more directly from Japanese sources show less preference for Atemi (striking) techniques. However, a few ju jitsu schools likely have some Chinese influence in their development. Ju jitsu ryu vary widely in their techniques, and many do include significant numbers of striking techniques, if only as set-ups for their grappling techniques.

In ju jitsu, practitioners train in the use of many potentially fatal moves. However, because students mostly train in a non-competitive environment, risk is minimized. Students are taught break falling skills to allow them to safely practice otherwise dangerous throws.

Technical Characteristics

Although there is some diversity in the actual look and techniques of the various traditional ju jitsu systems, there are significant technical similarities common to all schools:

+ Students learn traditional jujutsu primarily by observation and imitation of the ryu's waza.

+ The unarmed waza of most schools emphasize joint-locking techniques (kansetsu waza), that is, threatening a joint's integrity by placing pressure on it in a direction contrary to its normal function, aligning it so that muscular strength cannot be brought to bear, take-down or throwing techniques, or a combination of take-downs and joint-locks.

+ Sometimes atemi (strikes) are targeted to some vulnerable area of the body; this is an aspect of kuzushi, the art of breaking balance as a set-up for a lock, take-down or throw.

+ Movements tend to capitalize on an attacker's momentum and openings in order to place a joint in a compromised position or to break their balance as preparation for a take-down or throw.

+ The defender's own body is positioned so as to take optimal advantage of the attacker's weaknesses while simultaneously presenting few openings or weaknesses of its own.

Origins of Ju Jitsu

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Ju jitsu (also spelled as jujutsu, jujitsu, jiu jitsu, jiu jutsu, jitsu, jutsu) was developed by Samurai Class of Ancient Japan. Fighting forms have existed in Japan for centuries. The first references to unarmed combat arts or systems is in the earliest purported historical records of Japan, the Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) and the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan), which relate the mythological creations of the country and the establishment of the imperial family. Other glimpses can be found in the older records and pictures depicting sumai (or sumo) no sechie, a rite of the Imperial Court in Nara and Kyoto performed for purposes of divination and to help ensure a bountiful harvest.

There is a famous story of a warrior Nomi no Sekuni of Izumo who defeated and killed Tajima no Kehaya in Shimane Prefecture while in the presence of Emperor Suinin. Descriptions of the techniques used during this encounter include striking, throwing, restraining and weaponry.

These systems of unarmed combat began to be known as Nihon koryu jūjutsu (Japanese old-style jujutsu), among other related terms, during the Muromachi Period (1333 - 1573) according to densho (transmission scrolls) of the various ryuha (martial traditions) and historical records. Most of these were battlefield systems to be used with the more common and vital weapon systems.

These fighting arts had various names, including kogusoku, yawara, kumiuchi, and hakuda, all under the general description of Sengoku ju jitsu. They were not systems of unarmed combat, but means for an unarmed or lightly armed warrior to fight a heavily armed and armored enemy on the battlefield. Ideally, the samurai would be armed and would not need to rely on them.

Mother of All Japanese Unarmed Martial Arts

Because ju jitsu contains so many facets, it has become the foundation for a variety of styles and derivations today. As each instructor incorporated new techniques and tactics into what was taught to him originally, he could codify and create his own ryu or school. Some of these schools modified the source material so much that they no longer considered themselves a style of ju jitsu.

Circa 1600 AD there were over 2000 ryu (schools) of ju jitsu in Japan and there were common features that are characterised of most of them. The technical characteristics varied from school to school. Many of the generalizations noted above do not hold true for some schools of ju jitsu.

Ju jitsu was first introduced to Europe in 1899 by Edward William Barton-Wright, who had studied the Tenjin-Shinyo and Shinden-Fudu ryu-ha in Yokohama and Kobe, respectively. He had also trained briefly at the Kodokan in Tokyo. Upon returning to England he folded the basics of all of these styles, as well as boxing, savate and French stick fighting, into an eclectic self defence system called Bartitsu.

Some schools went on to diverge into present day Karate and Aiki styles. The last Japanese divergence occurred in 1905 where a number of jujutsu schools joined the Kodokan. The syllabi of those schools was unified under Jigaro Kano to form judo.

Modern judo is the classic example of a 'sport' which derived from ju jitsu and became distinct. Another layer removed, some popular arts had instructors who studied one of these jujutsu-derivatives and later made their own derivative succeed in competition. This created an extensive family of martial arts and sports which can trace their lineage to ju jitsu in some part. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dominated the first large mixed martial arts competitions, causing the emerging field to adopt many of its practices.

The way an opponent is dealt with also depends on the teacher's philosophy with regard to combat. This translates also in different styles or schools of jujutsu. Because in jujutsu every conceivable technique, including biting, hairpulling, eyegouging etc, is allowed (unlike for instance judo and aikido, which does not place emphasis on punching or kicking tactics, or karate, which does not heavily emphasize grappling and throwing) practitioners have an unlimited choice of techniques (assuming they are proficient).

Old schools of Japanese jujutsu include:
+ Araki-ryu
+ Daito-ryu aiki-jujutsu
+ Hontai Yoshin-ryu
+ Sekiguchi Shinshin-ryu
+ Sosuishitsu-ryu
+ Takenouchi-ryu
+ Tatsumi-ryu
+ Tenjin Shinyo-ryu
+ Yagyu Shingan Ryu
+ Yoshin Ryu

Moderns Japanese Martial Arts

A Japanese-based martial system formulated in modern times (post Tokugawa) that is only partially influenced by traditional Nihon ju jitsu, is correctly referred to as goshin (self defense) ju jitsu. Goshin ju jitsu is usually formulated outside Japan and may include influences from other martial traditions. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, although derived originally from Maeda's Judo, has evolved independently for many years, and could be considered an example of Goshin Jutsu.

After the transplantation of traditional Japanese jujutsu to the West, many of these more traditional styles underwent a process of adaptation at the hands of Western practitioners, molding the arts of jujutsu to suit western culture in its myriad varieties. There are today many distinctly westernized styles of ju jitsu, that stick to their Japanese roots to varying degrees.

There are a number of relatively new martial systems identifying themselves as ju jitsu.

Some of the largest post-reformation (founded post 1905) ju jitsu schools include (but are certainly not limited to these in that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of new branches, etc.):

+ Danzan Ryu
+ German Ju-Jutsu
+ Goshin Jujitsu
+ Hakko Ryu
+ Hakko Denshin Ryu
+ Jukido Jujitsu
+ Ketsugo Jujutsu
+ Kumite-ryu Jujutsu
+ Sanuces Ryu
+ Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu
+ Small Circle JuJitsu

Some examples of martial arts that have developed from or have been influenced by ju jitsu are:

+ Morihei Ueshiba's Aikido
+ Bartitsu
+ Hapkido
+ Judo (with further developement to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Russian Sambo)
+ Kajukenbo
+ Israeli Kapap and Krav Maga
+ Kenpo – as well as some styles of Japanese Karate.

What is Ju Jitsu

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Ju jitsu (柔術, also spelled as jujutsu, jujitsu, jiu jitsu, jiu jutsu, jitsu, jutsu) literally meaning the "art of softness" or "Gentle Art", is a Japanese martial art consisting primarily of grappling techniques. Jujitsu evolved among the samurai of feudal Japan as a method for dispatching an armed and armored opponent in situations where the use of weapons was impractical or forbidden. Due to the difficulty of dispatching an armored opponent with striking techniques, the most efficient methods for neutralizing an enemy took the form of pins, joint locks, and throws. These techniques were developed around the principle of using an attacker's energy against him, rather than directly opposing it, and came to be known as ju jitsu.

The term "jūjutsu" was not coined until the 17th century, after which time it became a blanket term for a wide variety of grappling-related disciplines. Prior to that time, these skills had names such as "short sword grappling" (小具足腰之周, kogusoku koshi no mawari), "grappling" (組討 or 組打, kumiuchi), "body art" (体術, taijutsu), "softness" (柔 or 和, yawara), "art of harmony" (和術, wajutsu), "catching hand" (捕手, torite), and even the "way of softness" (柔道, jūdō) (as early as 1724, almost two centuries before Kano Jigoro founded the modern art of judo).

There are many variations of the art which leads to a diversity of approaches. Ju jitsu schools (ryu) may utilize all forms of grappling techniques to some degree (i.e. throwing, trapping, joint locking, holds, gouging, biting, disengagements, striking, and kicking). In addition to ju jitsu, many schools taught the use of weapons.

Today, ju jitsu is still practiced both as it was hundreds of years ago, but also in modified forms for sport practice. The Olympic sport and martial art of judo was developed from several traditional styles of ju jitsu by Kano Jigoro in the late 19th century. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was developed after Mitsuyo Maeda taught judo in Brazil, but at that time was still often referred to as "Kano Jiu-Jitsu" or simply "Jiu-Jitsu".

Video Gallery

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