All belt levels and ages 13+ are welcome.
Students are introduced to the traditional techniques and work with partners.
Sunday morning Jujitsu classes at West Coast Gojukai are taught by Steven Peterssen Shihan, Donna Gardecki Shihan, and Ruben Arellano Shihan. Wednesday evening Joint Lock Training is taught by Don Hansen.
Gardecki Shihan and Seiga Dojo are a recognized affiliate dojo of Kokodo Jujutsu. Kokodo Jujutsu is practised in 12 countries around the globe under the guidance of Soke Irie Yasuhiro. The North American headquarters (Honbu) is here in Vancouver.
Jujitsu can be translated to "Soft Technique" and is based on empty-handed techniques that use an opponents force against them rather than meeting the force directly. This style is especially effective for smaller persons interested in self defence training, although larger frames are also able to benefit from this style of training.