Welcome to the US Combat Dojo. We train in because it helps us with respect, self-control, discipline, confidence, and patience; it helps us improve our inner self, our pride, our concentration, and our relationship with other people. We do not train to fight, we train so we don't have to fight, but we will be ready if it happens. The difference between a fighter and a martial artist is that a fighter has to fight, it's what they train for. A martial artist trains for him or herself, and never stops training because they always aim for unreachable perfection. To be a real Martial Artist, you must treat your martial art style and your life with humility, respect and honor.

-Soke/Master Jonathan A. French (2015 Martial Art Hall of Fame Master of the Year Inductee) (2016 Martial Art Hall of Fame School of the Year Inductee) Master Jonathan A. French

Master Black belt in ITF Soke/Master of Joshiki Self Defense Soke/Master Black Belt in Kang Shi Do Master Black Belt in U.S. Guntai-Shu Martial Arts Black Belt in MMA Karate Black Sash in Praying Mantis Kung Fu Founder and Master/Chief Instructor of U.S. Combat Dojo Founder and CEO of the Association of Martial Artists World Wide, www.amaww.com Theory of Power Reaction force Concentration Equilibrium Breath control Mass

Speed History of Joshiki and Kang Shi Do

These are American martial arts styles developed by Master Jonathan A. French and some of his black belts from 2009 to 2013 that combines techniques from many different martial arts such as Jiu-jitsu, Taekwondo, Aikido, Krav Maga, Karate, , Kung Fu, etc. Master French put his own little twist on each move so it will be designed it to be effective in real world self-defense situations and street fights and focusing on defending against larger or more aggressive opponents. Master French believes that it shouldn't take many moves to take an attacker down no matter what the size or weight of the attacker. Joshiki is a defense only martial art to help allow the victim in a attack to get away. Kang Shi Do was created as an aggressive full contact martial art style focusing on using the most dangerous martial art weapon on earth, the human body. The moves were created so Master French's 10 year old son can use on someone over twice his size. That is what students will learn from these martial art courses. Joshiki and Kang Shi Do helps us promote self control, discipline, confidence, patience, and respect. These art forms can help us physically, and also helps us change our perspectives of how we see the world. Joshiki Self Defense and Kang Shi Do were created so more people can feel comfortable in a world like ours. Neither of these styles are not being taught to learn how to attack someone, but it is being taught to know how to defend yourself and get away which everybody should know how to do. Policies and Procedures 1. Techniques taught in class are not to be applied out of the /Dojo unless circumstances involving your safety or the safety of others are overriding. You should always avoid or walk away from a situation whenever possible. 2. Execute a bow of courtesy upon meeting your instructor or a ranking black belt. 3. Remove shoes and put in the designated area. Don’t walk on the training floor with shoes. 4. Respect other people’s property and belongings. 5. The Dobok/Gi (uniform) must be always be neat and clean (odor free), with patches in proper placement. Class T-Shirts may be worn as your uniform top during class, a full Dobok/Gi must be worn for tests and demos. 6. Always practice good personal hygiene habits. Keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed. 7. Remove all jewelry before entering class (wedding rings may be worn, be careful if you have a big diamond). 8. Respect the class that is in session. Lower the volume of your conversation if you’re early. 9. Enter class with energy and demonstrate your enthusiasm for learning. Practice should be vigorous; however, inform your instructors if you become fatigued. 10. Strict attention is to be given to the instructor at all times. 11. No vulgarities or obscene language is allowed. Loss of temper, loud laughing, talking, horseplay, or any display of a lack of self-discipline will not be tolerated in class. 12. No gum chewing, smoking, food, or sugary drinks, allowed in the Dojang/Dojo. Keep drinks to water or a sport drink for hydration. 13. All students should be on time for class. The instructor understands that parents have other obligations and maybe late. If a student arrives late, stand to the side of the class and wait for permission. Fall into the back of the class, the next we fall out and back in you may take your proper place in the ranks. 14. Steady and consistent attendance is essential to progress. Please notify your instructor when you can if you will be absent. 15. Your belt must be tied properly. Never wrap your belt around your neck, drag it on the floor, or handle your belt in any manner that displays disrespect. The belt should never be washed, due to the ancient philosophy; the original white belt, with continued hard practice, eventually darkens, deeper and deeper until eventually it turns black (but also, the color may run). 16. Stand with hands behind your back, and stand with pride when speaking to your instructor or when you instructor is speaking to you. 17. Students must turn in their testing fee on or before the test. 18. Tuition payments must be current in order to test. 19. Students should practice only those forms, which have been presented to them by the instructor. They should not try to skip ahead by observing higher ranks. 20. Free sparring is not allowed without permission from the instructor. In free sparring, there will be no contact to the face, neck, groin, back, or below the belt. It is mandatory for all equipment to be worn during sparring: head gear, mouth guard, gloves, and foot pads. 21. Before you enter or leave the Dojang/Dojo, you are required to execute a bow of respect to the area of training. 22. Every student is subject to the school’s rules and regulations. Non-compliance will result in the following penalties: warning, denial to test, belt taken away. 23. The Dojang/Dojo is the responsibility of the students, please keep it neat and clean. 24. If you understand a command or instruction, reply with, “Hai”

25. Do your best!!!!! Hai!

For Information on class times, prices or if you just have a question, please Contact the Master Instructor,

Master Jonathan A. French Email: [email protected]

School Website:

www.uscombatdojo.com

Association of Martial Artists World Wide Website: www.amaww.com

Phone: (315)764-8239

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