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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

Luta Livre
6pm - Combat Grappling

In Aiki-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. 

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MONDAY: AUG. 17 - NO GI

THROWS AS A DEFENSE - COUNTER ATTACK 

WHITE BELT

  1. Lapel Grab - O Soto Gari

  2.  Preemptive Armdrag - Ouchi Gari 

    • Kouchi Gari

  3. Preemptive Armdrag - Back Takedown I

  4. Wrist/Lapel Grab - Kotegaeshi 

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YELLOW

  1. Haymaker Strike - O Goshi

  2. Haymaker Strike - Koshi Guruma

  3. Preemptive - Single Leg Takedown 

  4. Haymaker Strike - Harai Goshi 

  5. Haymaker - Elbow Lock Hip Throw

  6. Double Haymaker Strikes - Double Leg Takedown

  7. Lapel Grab - Major Hand Throw 

  8. Wrist Grab / Lapel Grab - Basic All-Directional Throw I

    • Basic All-Directional Throw II​

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Tuesday - Thursday 

Defensive Fundamentals: Beginners Class
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 Aiki-Jūjutsu program, this class provides the essential knowledge and skills required for continued growth and advancement.

THURSDAY: AUG. 20

LESSON: OSOTO GARI - MAJOR OUTER LEG REAP

Lapel Grab:  

  1. Takedown & Control Drill 

  2. Kosoto Gari - Minor Leg Reap

 

TRANSITION: 

Kesi Gatami - Modifies Side Control 

  1. Side Control 

  2. Transition to Mount

TECHNIQUE NEWAZA: GUARD DEFENSE (BOTTOM) 

LESSON: ARMBAR - JUJI GATAMI 

Response: Opponent grabs your lapel and pulls

Set-Up: Position the hand in “CPR”

  1. Aggressively “pop up” into modified mount

  2. Take control of the arm at the base

  3. As your falling back, slide your arms to the opponent’s wrist. 

  4. Hold firm - eliminate space - raise your hips.

DRILL: 

  1. O Soto Gari  - Kesi Gatami - -Control

  2. Mount

  3. Uke grabs your lapel and pulls. 

  4. Complete with an Arm Bar

 

PRESSURE TEST: MOUNT CONTROL

Tuesday-Thursday

Masters Class: Advanced 
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.

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TUESDAY: AUG. 18 - NO GI

THROWS AS A DEFENSE - COUNTER ATTACK 

WHITE BELT

  1. Lapel Grab - O Soto Gari

  2.  Preemptive Armdrag - Ouchi Gari 

    • Kouchi Gari

  3. Preemptive Armdrag - Back Takedown I

  4. Wrist/Lapel Grab - Kotegaeshi 

YELLOW

  1. Haymaker Strike - O Goshi

  2. Haymaker Strike - Koshi Guruma

  3. Preemptive - Single Leg Takedown 

  4. Haymaker Strike - Harai Goshi 

  5. Haymaker - Elbow Lock Hip Throw

  6. Double Haymaker Strikes - Double Leg Takedown

  7. Lapel Grab - Major Hand Throw 

  8. Wrist Grab / Lapel Grab - Basic All-Directional Throw I

    • Basic All-Directional Throw II​

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.

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SATURDAY:  GUAZABARA 

PALO PALO: DEFEND THE ATTACK 

  • Overhead Strike  – Horizontal Strike  – Back Hand Attack  

  • Espada y Daga

    • Backhand Attack: Defend and cut. 

    • Overhead Hallow strike to the back of the head

    • Pass the Palo to the front of the head

 

TAKEDOWN 

Hanging Choke 

 

SUBMISSION 

Rear Naked Choke w/ Stick

Saturday

Combat Jūjutsu (No Gi): Takedowns / Body Locks / Ground Control 
10am: Check Schedule as this class may change

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SATURDAY: 

BASIC TAKEDOWNS

5. Haymaker Strike: O Goshi     

6. Haymaker Strike: Koshi Guruma (Hip Wheel Throw)         

 7. Preemptive Tactic - Arm Drag: Single Leg Takedown  

  • Arm Control Variation ⇨ Leverage the opponents arm against the area just above the target leg

  • Close the Gap from an Open and Closed position.    

8. Haymaker Strike: Harai Goshi 

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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. 

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