Field 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
Ground Combatives
6pm - Combat Grappling/Luta Livre
In Jūjutsu, training extends beyond standing techniques and includes the skills necessary to respond effectively when a confrontation ends up on the ground. This is where Luta Livre becomes an essential part of the curriculum. This class is specifically designed to prepare students for the realities of ground fighting and self-defense.
Students will learn the fundamentals of ground-based combat, including positional control, escapes, reversals, submissions, and counterattacks. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to regain a dominant position, create an opportunity to safely disengage, or apply effective submission techniques when circumstances require it.
Training is practical, progressive, and pressure-tested. Students should expect to participate in controlled live sparring as part of the learning process. This class is intended for those who are serious about their training and committed to developing a functional and effective ground game.
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.
LESSON: STRIKING
Jab - Cross - Roundhouse (Close the Gap)
LESSON: TAKEDOWN
Tani Otoshi / Body Lock - Rear Takedown
LESSON: ARMLOCK & SUBMISSION
Kimura
LESSON: MOUNT DEFENSE
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Bridge
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Foot work and bridge work
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Defense from Strikes
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Head Defense
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Opponent Head Control
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Trap & Roll Defense
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Tuesday - Thursday
Defensive Fundamentals & Self-Defense
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 the Japanese Jūjutsu program, this class provides the essential knowledge and skills required for continued growth and advancement.
TUESDAY: OCT. 6
STRIKING: KICKING
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Sidekick - Standard
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Front Leg
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Round House
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Scoop Kick
CONCEPTS: NEWAZA / LUTA LIVRE
Ground Combatives
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Let go!
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Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
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Slow & Smooth
TECHNIQUE:
Guard Control - Wrist Lock - Figure Four Wrist Lock
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Opponent grabs your wrist
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Pin the elbow to control the wrist
NEWAZA: MOUNT DEFENSE
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Bridge
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Foot work and bridge work
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Hip Control
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Defense from Strikes
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Head Defense - Proper Hold
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Opponent Head Control
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Trap & Roll Defense
ADVANCED: 1 Submission / 1 Escape from
every position
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: GUAZABARA
PALO PALO: DEFEND THE ATTACK
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Overhead Strike – Horizontal Strike – Back Hand Attack
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Espada y Daga
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Backhand Attack: Defend and cut.
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Overhead Hallow strike to the back of the head
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Pass the Palo to the front of the head
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TAKEDOWN
Hanging Choke
SUBMISSION
Rear Naked Choke w/ Stick
Saturday
Tactical Combatives: Luta Livre - Jūjutsu - Guazabara - Kali
10am: Check Schedule as this class may change
SATURDAY:
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 fundamentals portion of the class. The remaining advanced throws are taught in this class and further developed in the advanced portion of the classes.
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.