Yoshin ryu JJ

[k4013b]

I am currently looking for a traditional jujutsu school (not judo) that emphasizes ground fighting. I am also looking for the stand-up jointlocks/strikes, but am really interested in a traditional jujutsu school that has great ground fighting techniques. I found that a Yoshin ryu Jujutsu school is about 20 minutes away from me, but I'm not sure if this is a jujutsu school that only has throws/standing techniques and no grappling. Any replies appreciated, thanks.

[glad2bhere]

Not sure, but you may get more of a response if you characterize what your concept of "ground-fighting" is. For some arts its little more than a series of tussling techniques that position the person in order to deliver a coup de grace. For some arts its simply wrestling a person into submission. In the art I study, Hapkido, its usually those techniques that disable the attacker or impair them sufficiently that I can (re-)gain my feet. Thoughts?

Best Wishes,

Bruce

[Aaron T]

If you are ever in Seattle look us up.

Aaron Fields
Seattle Jujutsu Club, Hatake Dojo
www.seattle-jujutsu.org

[MikeE]

As far as I know, the only legitimate Yoshin ryu in the US is Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin ryu taught by Toby Threadgill (and his students). Everything else isn't koryu.

[Aaron T]

Yep Toby is the guy. But, judging by his "want list," good meji period stuff might work too.

Aaron Fields

[glad2bhere]

I get confused whenever Threadgill Sensei's name comes up as I see him described as an Aikido practiioner on some occasions and as a ju-jutsu practitioner. (See: GOOGLE Search) Help?

Best Wishes,

Bruce

[Ron Tisdale]

I'm not sure Toby has ever "practised" aikido. He is quite well known in aikido circles due to his participation in the aiki-expos. Personally, if I lived anywhere near Evergreen, Co, I would probably train with him. I think he has really good stuff to teach, and you couldn't find a nicer guy. But aikido? Nope...not that I know of...

Best,
Ron

[glad2bhere]

Thanks, Ron:

I was fortunate enough to be corrected by PM, in the most cordial manner, by the one person who would know best.

Thanks again,

Best Wishes,

Bruce

[k4013b]

By ground fighting I mean techniques similiar to those found in Judo/BJJ. So basically, what traditional jujutsu ryu holds techniques like those found in Judo/BJJ?