Bushido Jujitsu is a martial art that combines all ranges of combat to form a complete fighting system. Bushido Jujitsu was created by combining the best elements of several different fighting systems which are listed below. Through years of training, students progress through a series of belts (or ranks) to include white, yellow, green, blue, brown and finally black.

Striking Techniques: While it is true that many physical altercations end up in a ground fight, every fight begins standing up. Bushido Jujitsu students learn to utilize striking techniques from Muay Thai, Karate and Western Boxing. Many times in order to apply a submission (arm lock, choke etc.) striking techniques need to be used to “set up” and apply the technique. The BJA has Kru Mark Dellagrotte from Sityodtong USA in Boston come to our school several times per year to teach Muay Thai and MMA striking skills. He is a world class Muay Thai and MMA instructor and was a coach for the Ultimate Fighter Four TV show.

Clinching: This is probably the most under rated area of fighting and most fights are won or lost in the clinch. Our students learn the various types of clinching used in Wrestling and Brazilian Jujitsu in order to prevent or initiate a successful takedown or throw. Striking can also be used in the clinch as well as submissions.

Alex (left) setting up for the clinch at Battle on the Beach 2006 in NJ.

Takedowns and Throws: BJA students also become proficient in taking an opponent to the ground. No matter how good of a ground-fighter someone is, their ground fighting techniques are useless if they can’t get their opponent to the ground with a successful takedown or throw. Our students learn takedowns and throws from Wrestling, Brazilian Jujitsu and Judo. All techniques are learned with and without the use of a “Gi” (Jujitsu uniform).

Ground-fighting/Submission Wrestling: BJA students spend a lot of time grappling on the ground. Because many fights (at some point in the fight) go to the ground, it is vital to be capable of fighting when you are on the ground. At the BJA, students receive extensive training in the ground tactics of Brazilian Jujitsu. Students learn ground positions and submissions both with a gi and without a gi. We also teach to strike on the ground and defend against strikes on the ground. Our Brazilian Jujitsu advisor to our school is BJJ Black Belt (UFC Fighter) Kenny Florian.

Ross (bottom) working from the guard.

Self-Defense Training: The ultimate goal of your martial arts training should be to protect yourself in the event you are attacked. Therefore, BJA students are drilled extensively in self defense scenarios. Students learn to protect themselves against various types of assaults such as grabs, punches, kicks, bear hugs, headlocks and weapon attacks (knives, firearms and clubs). Because many of our students work in law enforcement or have been in the military they have a great deal of “real life” experience when it comes to self defense. These real life experiences are shared with members of the school and only the techniques that have proven to work are used.

Competition: Many of our students participate in combat sports throughout the year. Competition is a great way to test yourself against someone you don’t normally train with and it is a great way to stay motivated to train hard. BJA students participate in many different forms of combat sports such as Brazilian Jujitsu/submission grappling events, Judo and Wrestling tournaments as well as Mixed Martial Arts fights. The lessons learned in competition greatly enhance our training sessions and allows students to meet many competitors from all over the country and the world.

BJA student Brian Marois (left) in his MMA debut.

Police Arrest and Control Training: BJA students (especially those in law enforcement) also receive extensive training in arrest and control tactics under Lt. Kevin Dillon from Policecombat.com

Students learn effective ways to detain and control someone in the street. Students learn suspect takedowns, powerful strikes, pressure point attacks, handcuffing techniques, weapon retention and weapon disarming. Students also learn about the physical and psychological effects of combat and what your body and mind will experience in a real life and death altercation.

Lt. Kevin Dillon training the U.S. Troops.

The Journey to black belt (and beyond). There is no set amount of time to advance through the ranks in Bushido Jujitsu. Every Bushido Jujitsu Academy student will earn promotion based on his or her level of skill, dedication, talent and attitude. As a general rule, a student can expect to train 5-8 years before attaining Shodan status (1^st Degree Black Belt) in Bushido Jujitsu. The Brazilian Jujitsu ranking system is different and is explained below.

Brazilian Jujitsu is primarily a ground fighting/grappling art. It has become very popular due to mixed martial arts events such as the UFC and Pride. It allows a physically weaker opponent the opportunity to defeat a larger opponent utilizing superior technique and skill.

BJJ students are taught a wide variety of chokes, joint locks, escapes and reversals. These techniques are practiced at close to full speed during “live” grappling matches with a resisting partner. This allows BJJ students to become familiar with applying the techniques against an opponent who is resisting and trying to overpower them. This mimics what will occur in a real fight and better prepares students for the “feel” of real combat.

Because BJJ can be practiced at close to 100% during every training session, students increase their grappling ability quickly and are able to put to use what they have learned in a relatively short amount of time.

Blue Belt

Purple Belt

Brown Belt

Black Belt