"The only way to see if you can swim,

is to get in the water"

The core of our training is centered around the Koryū fighting system of Daitō-ryū Aiki-Jūjutsu.

Koryū Ryū Jūjutsu represents the original battlefield martial arts of the samurai, passed down through centuries in traditional schools. It’s precise, dangerous, and deeply rooted in Japanese history, making it distinct from modern jujutsu styles which emphasize sport or self-defense.

 

If you're studying Koryū, you're not just learning techniques—you're preserving an ancient martial heritage.

 

Our Combat Jūjutsu is enhanced with elements of Guazabara Mano Duro Combate, Police Combatives, Hapkido strikes and Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. This is not a sport—it’s a practical system of self-defense. By combining the principles and concepts of Aiki-jūjutsu with these modern combative styles and adding a method of training that is randori centric, students train in a comprehensive approach to real-world violence, gaining the skills needed to navigate today’s threats with confidence and control.

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Atemi-waza (striking), Katame-Waza (holding / grappling), Nagi-Waza (Throws / Takedowns) and Ne-waza (ground-fighting), are the essential components of combat jūjutsu and crucial for self-defense skill development. 

 

Ne-Waza / Ground Fighting

Ground fighting is a critical component of self-defense that should never be overlooked. In real-world situations, being taken to the ground can actually level the playing field—neutralizing an attacker’s power and creating opportunities for a trained individual to defend effectively. Our ground fighting system is uniquely designed, integrating principles from various martial disciplines, and law enforcement strategies, all while remaining firmly grounded to the traditional philosophy and values of Daitō-Ryū Aiki- Jūjutsu.

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While it may resemble Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), our approach to Ne Waza is focused on practical self-defense and survival. The objective isn't to dominate or submit an opponent unless absolutely necessary—it's to regain your footing and remove yourself from the threat.

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We also invite you to reflect on your current training: Does it prepare you for real-world confrontations? Can it adapt to unpredictable environments outside the dojo? And perhaps most importantly—how would it hold up against a striking opponent if your training has only emphasized grappling?

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Pressure-Test Your Skill

Training begins with a cooperative partner (uke), allowing students to develop proper mechanics, positioning, and control in a safe, structured environment. As their proficiency improves, resistance is gradually introduced. This progression challenges the student to apply techniques from various positions and under increasingly realistic conditions—ensuring the skills hold up not just in theory, but in practice.

 

WHAT IS DAITŌ-RYŪ AIKI-JŪJUTSU?

Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu came to prominence in the early 20th century under the headmastership of Takeda Sōkaku. Drawing upon extensive training in multiple classical martial traditions, Takeda formalized and taught the art under the name Daitō-ryū—literally, “Great Eastern School.” The system encompasses both unarmed combat and select weapon techniques, and is distinguished by its sophisticated use of timing, balance, and an opponent’s own movement to achieve control.

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Perez Sensei is a member of the Japanese Renshinkan branch of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu under the guidance of Kancho Michio Takase, and is formally authorized to teach the art in the United States. The Renshinkan branch is recognized for its commitment to preserving the traditional principles and techniques of Daitō-ryū while thoughtfully adapting its training methods to contemporary practice.