Universal Ukogi Jujitsu

Style Notes

The action definition of jujitsu

Loosen up,
Over take (throw, etc.),
Finish.

 

3 30 3

Try to finish the fight in 3 sec.
Train for 30 sec.
Be prepared for 3 min.

 

Positions

The mount

The mount is the position where your opponent is on his back and you have straddled him with your legs.

 

The guard

The guard is where you are on your back and your opponent's torso is wrapped by your legs.

 

Hooks

"Getting your hooks in" describes when you ride your opponent's back with your legs around him and your heels controlling his inner thighs.

 

Stance Theory

Definition of a stance:

A position of balance that allows you to move in more than one direction.

 

As you move during a fight you shift from stance to stance. Stances can be done either standing or on the ground.

 

Understanding where these stances occur allows one to adjust the techniques to match the attacker's responses. It creates the flow needed to be a more successful fighter.

 

Position

We study the good and bad positions to be in. And how to get from a bad position to a good position. Or how to go from one good position to another without losing control or creating space.

 

Some good positions to be in for you while standing are: behind your attacker, beyond his kicking distance, or inside his punching distance.

 

Being on top when ground fighting is a very good position. You get to rest more if you are on the top. Unless your back is to your attacker's front.

 

Five arms principle

The five arms principle means to use your two arms, two legs and your head as dexterously as if they were all arms. The arms are the most moveable appendage because we use then the most. When you are fighting, you should not think of arms and legs; but rather, four arms. When you are ground fighting, use your head to push your opponent or stop his movement.

 

Go to the head

When ground fighting work your way to the opponents head.

 

Get to the rear

When fighting standing up try to get behind your opponent.

 

Squat

A squat is a natural and strong position of the body. When you bend your knees your upper body will naturally want to lean forward. This is an attempt to keep your shoulders above your knees. Squatting is good; leaning forward (shoulders are not over the knees) is not good.

 

Fight your style

Many martial art students have training in more than one martial art. As their training progresses they will start to bring in the useful skills from the other arts. This starts to develop into their style. You do need to learn each art as a separate entity to learn the true meaning of each art. But, how you apply the art will be your own style.

 

As you fight someone try to avoid mimicking what they do if it is too far from what you do. I have used this style trap to win many fights.

 

Complication of motion

Complication of motion means to move in such a way that your opponent can not notice what you are about to do. By having pushes and pulls in different directions and places, your opponent's brain will have a hard time keeping up with what is happening. This is a main component to the "happo no kuzushi to a throw" strategy.

 

There is an infinite number of ways to be attacked

With this being the case, how do we ever become effective fighters? One way is to systematize our defensive methods. The various styles of martial arts are just different system ideas. The second way is to group situations. For example, knife fighting while standing or defending against baseball bat attacks.

 

Space equals escape

This holds true for ground fighting. If you want to escape then create space between you and your attacker. Conversely, if you don't want your attacker to escape, then don't allow him to create space.

 

Defense

  • Use circular techniques against circular attacks.
  • Use straight techniques against straight attacks.
  • If you accidentally stop a circular action of your attacker, immediately use a straight attack.
  • Use your leg to block below the belly button.
  • Use your arms to block above the groin.

 

Offense

  • Avoid circular attacks.
  • Straight attacks should be line of sight.
  • Don't reach in order to make contact.
  • Use proper technique. Always.
  • Avoid holding your hands at the same level.
  • When you grab, stay in. Attempt two or three techniques before moving away.
  • When you fall or are thrown, don't coil into a defensive posture. Continue to fight on the way down and after you hit the ground.