Founding of Atemi-Ryu Jujitsu
Professor Chenique was a student of many master
martial artists, most notably Dr. Moses Powell, the
founder of the Sanuces Ryu-Jujitsu system, and his
teacher, Master Florendo Vistacion. In 1975, after
attaining the rank of Shihan, Professor Chenique
established his form of Jujitsu and christened it
"Atemi-Ryu Jujitsu."
martial artists, most notably Dr. Moses Powell, the
founder of the Sanuces Ryu-Jujitsu system, and his
teacher, Master Florendo Vistacion. In 1975, after
attaining the rank of Shihan, Professor Chenique
established his form of Jujitsu and christened it
"Atemi-Ryu Jujitsu."
| Though the history of ju-jitsu may well be considered to have begun in the first or second centuries B.C., its renaissance or golden age was undoubtedly during the Edo or Tokugowan era, (1602-1867 A.D.). It was during martial science. There were however prior to and during the rise of the Tokugawan Shogunate (military government), many school of bu-jutsu (martial arts) which developed their own methods of grappling and methods of striking, which were known as Atemi. |
Jujitsu is the method of fighting developed over centuries of combat in ancient Japan. It makes
use of few or no weapons and employs holds, throws, and paralyzing blows to subdue an
opponent. It evolved among the warrior class (bushi, or samurai) in Japan from about the 17th
century. Designed to complement a warrior’s swordsmanship in combat ensuring that one was
ready for both armed and unarmed situations.
use of few or no weapons and employs holds, throws, and paralyzing blows to subdue an
opponent. It evolved among the warrior class (bushi, or samurai) in Japan from about the 17th
century. Designed to complement a warrior’s swordsmanship in combat ensuring that one was
ready for both armed and unarmed situations.
Jujitsu
History of Jujitsu in Japan
| Within the 725 officially documented Ju-jitsu systems that developed in Japan, there grew, organized methods of what later became known as Atemi. Atemi are methods of assaulting the weak points of the enemy's body. Atemi systems of China, were pioneered and developed early by military men. Atemi was restricted to the warrior class as part of the Chuan-Fu (first method) system of China. |
Bushido was a strict code that demanded loyalty, devotion, and honor to the death.
There are seven virtues associated with Bushido:
Gi - Rectitude
Yu - Courage
Jin - Benevolence
Rei - Respect
Makoto - Honesty
Meiyo - Honor
Chugi - Loyalty
Samurais and Bushido:
In Japan the warrior class was known as samurai, also called bushi (hence
bushido). They formed a class in and of themselves during the 9th and 12th
centuries. They emerged from the provinces of Japan to become the ruling class
until their decline and later total abolition in 1876 during the Meiji Era.
The samurai were fighting men, skilled in the martial arts. Samurai had extensive
skills in the use of the bow and arrow and the sword. They could just as likely have
killed you with their bare hands. Samurai were also great horsemen. These
warriors were men who lived by Bushido; it was their way of life. The samurai's
loyalty to the emperor and his overlord, or daimyo, was unsurpassed. They were
trustworthy and honest. They lived frugal lives with no interest in riches and material
things, but rather they were interested in honor and pride. They were men of true
valor.
excerps from:
http://www.beholders.org/martialarts/bushido.htm
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/307727/jujitsu
http://www.atemi-ryu.com/pages/history.html
There are seven virtues associated with Bushido:
Gi - Rectitude
Yu - Courage
Jin - Benevolence
Rei - Respect
Makoto - Honesty
Meiyo - Honor
Chugi - Loyalty
Samurais and Bushido:
In Japan the warrior class was known as samurai, also called bushi (hence
bushido). They formed a class in and of themselves during the 9th and 12th
centuries. They emerged from the provinces of Japan to become the ruling class
until their decline and later total abolition in 1876 during the Meiji Era.
The samurai were fighting men, skilled in the martial arts. Samurai had extensive
skills in the use of the bow and arrow and the sword. They could just as likely have
killed you with their bare hands. Samurai were also great horsemen. These
warriors were men who lived by Bushido; it was their way of life. The samurai's
loyalty to the emperor and his overlord, or daimyo, was unsurpassed. They were
trustworthy and honest. They lived frugal lives with no interest in riches and material
things, but rather they were interested in honor and pride. They were men of true
valor.
excerps from:
http://www.beholders.org/martialarts/bushido.htm
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/307727/jujitsu
http://www.atemi-ryu.com/pages/history.html
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Atemi-ryu Jujitsu focuses on effective and efficient tactics to deal with
modern threats, situations, and aggressors.
modern threats, situations, and aggressors.
Tradition is respected, but the reality of today's threats are the focus
of our jujitsu. What makes us different is that we operate from a
mindset of the street, not the ring. In real life, there are no rules, no
scores, no trophies, and no second chances.
of our jujitsu. What makes us different is that we operate from a
mindset of the street, not the ring. In real life, there are no rules, no
scores, no trophies, and no second chances.
What is 'Japanese' Jujitsu?
Jujitsu is a necessarily ruthless style of martial arts, with the usual object of warfare: crippling or as
judo, karate, and aikido.
judo, karate, and aikido.
We work to end a confrontation quickly. We deal with the reality of multiple attackers,
of life and death. Our goal is to walk away from a confrontation alive, period.
of life and death. Our goal is to walk away from a confrontation alive, period.
| Ju is a Chinese character meaning pliable Ju-jitsu is effectiveness in combat. Ju-jitsu is the misinterpreted by western man. The vital issue in ability to move from one necessary to control an attacker.combat. Ju-jitsu is the ability to move from one |
| ways and unjust actions are thought to be lowly as well as in war. Sincerity and honesty were as valued as their lives. Bushi no ichi-gon, or "the word of a samurai," transcends a lives. Bushi no ichi-gon, or "the word of a samurai," transcends a pact of complete faithfulness and trust. With such pacts there was pact of complete faithfulness and trust. With such pacts there was no need for a written pledge; it beneath one's dignity. The samurai also needed self-control and stoicism to be fully honored.honored. |
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