Defense Training Institute Est. 1998
Academy of Martial Arts
2116 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora, Il. 60506
Training Notes
This page is designed to support students in their training by providing a preview of upcoming lessons and helping them document their progress in a personal training journal.
Students are encouraged to follow this page regularly as a guide for upcoming training, as well as a resource for reviewing and reflecting on past lessons and development.
Monday
Combat Grappling: Aiki-Jūjutsu
6pm Black Belt Prep Training
In Combat Jūjutsu, training includes not only standing techniques, but also the skills needed to respond effectively if a confrontation goes to the ground. This class is designed to prepare students for that very real possibility.
Students will learn the fundamentals of ground-based self-defense, including positional control, escapes, reversals, and counterattacks. The focus is on developing the ability to regain a dominant position, safely disengage, or apply effective submission techniques when necessary.
Note: Students should expect to engage in some live sparring.
Once you feel comfortable moving between set-up and submissions and understand the concepts, start applying additional pressure. As your skill improves, the pressure should be raised. If you cannot complete the techniques when pressure is applied, you don't KNOW them.
SIDE CONTROL ATTACKS
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Kesi Gatami - Positional Control
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Head Positioning
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Leg Positioning
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Pressure Control
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SUBMISSION
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Armbar
DRILL
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Clinch to Submission
MONDAY: JULY 6 --NO GI
POSITIONAL CONTROL
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Clinch-High Guard
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Defend against head butts
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Defend against hand strikes
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TAKEDOWN
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Koshi Guruma (TD:6)
Tuesday - Thursday
Defensive Fundamentals
6pm
This class covers the foundational building blocks and core principles of the training program. Students will develop a strong understanding of movement dynamics, including balance, falling, and recovery techniques. As the foundation of both the Hapkido and the Combat Jūjutsu program, this class provides the essential knowledge and skills required for continued growth and advancement.
THURSDAY: JULY 2
TECHNIQUES: WEAPONS
Guazabara: Overhead Club Attack
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Control
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Takedown: O Soto Gari
Advanced Students
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Takedowns: Multiple takedowns
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Complete with Submission
STRIKES & DEFENSE
Fight Strategy - What's your method?
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Entry
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Strike
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Shield Entry
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Control Method
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Clinch
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Follow-Up
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Takedown
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50/50 SPARRING
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Light Intensity
High ranking students: Work on your Uke skills and practice your breakfalls from All Throws.
YOU CANNOT IMPROVE YOU SKILLS WITH AN UKE THAT HAS NONE. DONT BE THAT PARTNER!
Tuesday-Thursday
Masters Class
7pm
The Masters Class is designed to pressure test your training through advanced drilling, sparring, and live application, helping elevate both skill and confidence. The techniques taught are drawn from the higher levels of the curriculum, but all students ranked Yellow Belt and above are welcome to participate.
Building on the foundation developed in other classes, this training deepens technical understanding, sharpens execution, and accelerates overall skill development. Participation in this class is essential for advancement to the higher levels of the program.
Note: Students should expect to engage in some live sparring.
THURSDAY: JULY 2
TECHNIQUE: STANDING & GROUND CHOKES- TAKING THE BACK
Rear Naked Choke Hold (Mata Leao)
Position:
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Standing (Clinch-High Guard)
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Newaza -Weak Side/Strong Side
Rear Forearm Scissors Choke
Position (Rear Cross Collar Choke)
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Standing - Hanging Choke (Clinch)
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Ground
Saturday
Guazabara & Weapons Training
9am: Check Schedule as this class may change
This class focuses primarily on Guazabara Stick and Knife Fighting, while also incorporating elements of Filipino Kali and Korean Kumdo. Training is designed to develop a practical understanding of weapon use, movement, timing, and the dynamics involved in defending against armed attacks.
Students will build both offensive and defensive skills through structured drills, partner training, and applied techniques.
Note: Students should expect to participate in controlled live sparring as part of the training experience.
SATURDAY: JUNE 6 - GUAZABARA
MANO DURO
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Overhead Strike
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Horizontal Strike
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Backhand Strike
DEFENDING THE WEAPON
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Straight Hand Grab
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Cross-Hand Grab
Saturday
Combat Jūjutsu: Takedowns - Throws / Nagi Waza
10am: Check Schedule as this class may change
SATURDAY: June 6
BASIC TAKEDOWNS
5. Haymaker Strike: O Goshi
6. Haymaker Strike: Koshi Guruma (Hip Wheel Throw)
7. Preemptive Tactic - Arm Drag: Single Leg Takedown
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Arm Control Variation ⇨ Leverage the opponents arm against the area just above the target leg
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Close the Gap from an Open and Closed position.
8. Haymaker Strike: Harai Goshi
There are 30 throws that comprise our Combat Jūjutsu fighting system. The first 12 throws are typically introduced and trained as part of the Defensive Fundamentals Class. The remaining advanced throws are taught in this class and further developed in the Masters Class.
While many of these techniques are initially presented as responses to prearranged scenarios, students are encouraged to move beyond that framework—learning to adapt and apply their throws across a wide variety of situations and conditions.
Randori
The sparring format most commonly associated with throws and takedowns is known as Randori. When practiced in a controlled environment, Randori helps develop timing, application, adaptability, and technical proficiency while improving a student’s ability to recall and execute throws under stress and in dynamic situations.
Keep this light. Learn from each other working "give and take" and grip control. Practice taking turns working between Tori & Uke. At this time, do night fight each other.