1 The Art of Self-Defense www.CGJNY.com Name: Phone Number: Adult Manual DEFEND WITH CONFIDENCE 2 SCHOOL INFORMATION The Creighton family has been teaching and participating in the martial arts for many decades. Sensei Jim Creighton Sr., Sensei Jim Creighton Jr. and Sensei Paul Creighton currently operate schools in New York and Atlanta, Ga. Combined the family holds seven Black Belts in five different styles (Japanese Jujitsu, Goshin Jutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Judo and Brazilian Jiujitsu under the world famous Renzo Gracie). We have a very strong passion for the martial arts and strive to bring you a well rounded curriculum with modern applications. Creighton Goshin Jutsu is a self-defense oriented martial art emphasizing the interaction of the striking arts with the jujutsu arts. Self-defense oriented style means that we place a very strong emphasis on techniques that can be used effectively in realistic situations, as a means of protection. In order to achieve this, the major principles from karate, muay thai, boxing, jujutsu and wrestling are blended together so that the techniques from one will compliment the techniques from another. Each student will develop a well- rounded fighting style, so that they can defend themselves with confidence in all five ranges of fighting. We place equal importance on each range so that you feel confident in each one. The transition from one range to the next will become automatic, because you will have trained the full circle of the martial arts. We honor the past yet welcome the future so we may embrace the martial arts in pursuit of self-mastery and boundless knowledge. We are always open to change, because without change improvement would not exist. We focus on constant and never ending improvement and embrace and apply infinite wisdom of others. This will allow philosophy, art and science to blend together to not only train the body, but strengthen the mind and soul. TESTING PROCEDURES At Creighton Goshin Jutsu, a student’s progress is measured by the awarding of stripes and belt promotions. A “stripe” that is added to a student’s belt, signifies that the student has moved a step closer to their next rank. Stripes are awarded between colored belts and are used as a measurement of that student’s progression. A “promotion” to a new belt color, signifies a completion of an entire set of curriculum and recognition of a student’s increase in skill level. There are five areas in which students must perform competently in order to be ready for belt and they are listed below. 1. Knowledge of Curriculum – Students must know the entire curriculum necessary to progress to the next level. Effort is rewarded more so at the beginning belt levels. Greater technical proficiency is expected as students attain their higher belt ranks. 2. Spirit and Energy – Students are expected to perform their techniques with a high degree of energy. “Kiai” and intensity of movement can demonstrate this. 3. Attitude and Protocol – Students should demonstrate a positive attitude and follow the protocol of the school at all times. 4. Fitness –Students are expected to improve their fitness level as they progress through the ranks. This can be demonstrated by performing the required movements with good endurance. 5. Basics and Applications - Good basics are the foundation of a good Martial Artists; therefore we expect students to perform basics competently at all belt levels. We have both technique and class hour requirements that need to be fulfilled for each belt rank. DEFEND WITH CONFIDENCE 3 DOJO PROTOCOL A. Please wear a black t-shirt that is tucked into your pants under your uniform. If you choose not to wear your gi top to class, you must wear a school t-shirt B. Your uniform must be clean, stain and wrinkle free and have the two school patches present over the heart and on the right shoulder (flag) C. Males must wear a protective cup at all times under their uniforms D. If you are coming from a different school and using the same uniform you must remove the patches and any writing or logos on it E. All of the student uniforms must be white (top and bottom) F. All jewelry (earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc...) must be removed before class. G. Safety equipment must be worn by all students when sparring. All students must have a release form on file before they are allowed to spar in class H. Foul language during class will not be permitted I. Please try to make it to class on time J. Every student will bow upon entering and leaving the dojo K. Every student will address each other by their surname (Mr., Mrs., or Miss.) during class L. The dojo is not a place for chewing gum or profanity M. Students are to always keep toenails and fingernails trimmed for safety reasons N. Absolutely no leaning on the dojo walls O. All students must have their own sparring equipment once they earn their yellow belt P. Your shoes must be organized in a straight line in the back of the dojo Wrestling or martial art shoes are allowed on the mats if you didn’t walk in with them on you feet. Please put your martial art shoes on once you enter the dojo. If you need to wear shoes for additional ankle or knee support please make sure they don’t have any metal that will tear the bags. DEFEND WITH CONFIDENCE 4 BEGINNING AND ENDING CLASS KIOTSUKE: Come to attention and form class lines, with the highest ranked student to the instructors right. All of the other students shall fall in according to rank REI: Bow to each other ORKIMASKA: Kneel and assume the seiza position REI WO SURO: Bow from the seiza position and start meditating. REI WO SURO: Bow and meditate. SHUSHI KUDASI: Recite the creed please: I come to you with only karate, empty hands. I have no weapons, but shall I be forced to defend myself, my principles, or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, right or wrong, then here are my weapons- karate, empty hands. Karate, ni sante nashi. The translation to the final line above is: “There is no first attack in Karate” REI WO SURO: Bow OTACHI KUDASI: Stand please. DOMO ARIGATO, SENSEI: Thank you Sensei (Spoken by the highest ranking kyu, after Sensei has dismissed the class.) DEFEND WITH CONFIDENCE 5 YELLOW BELT TEST REQUIREMENTS BASIC TERMINOLOGY: Instructor Initials • Sensei: Teacher • Matte: Stop • Dojo: Training Hall • Hidari: Left • Hajime: Begin • Migi: Right KATA: Instructor Initials • Taikyoko Shodan: First Cause, First Level Instructor Initials PUNCHING AND KICKING COMBINATIONS • Jab, cross, front kick • Jab, cross, knee kick • Jab, cross, hook, upper cut, elbow, elbow, knee, knee, shoulder roll, back fall into a jujitsu standup • Lunge Punch (Forward Stance) STANCES Instructor Initials BLOCKING TECHNIQUES Instructor Initials • Sparring Stance (Jigo Hun Tai) • Rising Block • Attention Stance • Down Block • Ready and Rear Stance • Outside Block • Horse Stance • Inside Block Instructor Initials TAKEDOWN • O Soto Gari, knee to belly into armbar Instructor Initials BREAKFALLING TECHNIQUES • Shoulder roll into a side, rear and front fall Instructor Initials SUBMISSIONS FROM THE MOUNT (top position) • Straight Arm Lock Finish Instructor Initials STRIKING FROM THE SIDE MOUNT (top position) • Hammer fist + post on head elbow strike • Knee kicks and elbow strikes to the ribs DEFEND WITH CONFIDENCE 6 YELLOW BELT TEST REQUIREMENTS (Contd.) Instructor Initials STRIKING FROM THE GUARD POSITION (top position) • Jab, cross, elbows • Cup ears Instructor Initials STRIKING FROM THE MOUNT POSITION (top position) • Jab, cross and hook • Elbow and shoulder strikes DEFEND WITH CONFIDENCE 7 ORANGE BELT TEST REQUIREMENTS BASIC TERMINOLOGY: Instructor Initials • Rei: Bow • Goshin Jutsu: The Art of Self-Defense • Obi: Belt • Jujutsu: The Art of Gentleness KATA: Instructor Initials • Taikyoko Sandan: First Cause, Third Level PUNCHING & KICKING COMBINATIONS Instructor Initials • Jab while moving forward, backward, left and right • Jab while backing up quarter turn left & right • Jab, cross, quarter turn left & right • Backfist, slide step side kick • Jab, cross, roundhouse inside/outside of leg • Backfist, palm heel strike, knee kick • Clinch, stomp kick using the heel of foot (ground variation) • Jab spinning back kick TAKEDOWNS Instructor Initials • Demonstrate a level change, penetration step and pummeling • Triangle block, outside leg hook takedown to mount • Triangle block, inside leg hook takedown to side mount SUBMISSIONS FROM THE MOUNT (top position) Instructor Initials • Straight Arm Lock Finish • Bent Arm Lock (monkey grip) Ø Neck Hug Variation • Gift Wrap to Modified Mount Ø Arm Lock Finish Ø Rear Mount Finish SUBMISSIONS FROM THE SIDE MOUNT POSITION (TOP) Instructor Initials • Paint Brush • Strait arm lock • Kimura into armbar ESCAPING THE MOUNT POSITION (Bottom) Instructor Initials • Upa – opponent has narrow base Ø Punch block variation Ø Headlock variation DEFEND WITH CONFIDENCE 8 ORANGE BELT TEST REQUIREMENTS (contd) PASSING THE GUARD (on top) Instructor Initials • Knee to nose stack PUNCH BLOCKING FROM YOUR BACK Instructor Initials 1. Use effective head control and inside arm positioning. 2. Opponent pulls their arm back to punch your face. Fill the space with your shins or forearms. 3. Opponent sits up to generate more power. Quickly insert your knees/feet and extend your hips. DEFEND WITH CONFIDENCE 9 GREEN BELT TEST REQUIREMENTS BASIC TERMINOLOGY: Instructor Initials • Kumite: Sparring • Tai Sabaki: Body Maneuvering • Arrigato: Thank You • Kime: Focus KATA: Instructor Initials • 27 Movements PUNCHING & KICKING COMBINATIONS