The International 'Gentle-Arts' Society
'Ju' in Japanese means 'gentle' or 'yielding' and the International Gentle-Arts Society is an organisation dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Japanese-style Ju-do and Ju-jitsu. A group for all exponents of the 'gentle ways' training in a traditional, non-sport, manner
Membership is not restricted to Koryu arts, and modern 'goshin-jutsu' clubs are welcome, where they operate in a traditional manner.
The Society does not interfere with member clubs but offers support and access to high-grade instructors for tuition and grading assistance. Traditional Judo UK , The Zen Judo Family & Kenshindoryu are proud to be founder members of the Society, which counts BKJJF and Learn Ju-Do among its associate group members.
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'TRADITIONAL'
Our expectation of a Traditional Japanese style of training is that techniques are described using accepted Japanese terminology, participants wear a dogi and that a kyu/dan grade syllabus of appropriate standard is in place.
Clubs should be operated in a disciplined manner with the primary aim of martial efficacy or individual improvement. |
NON-SPORT JUDO
Traditional Judo clubs exist in a number of guises, from those concentrating on Judo as an effective method of self-defence, to those that focus on perfection of technique.
However, all have one thing in common, which is that competitive success is not the ultimate goal or primary method of achieving promotions.
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Ju-Jitsu
Clubs teaching Jujitsu cover a multitude of techniques and skills, both empty-handed and with weapons. Clubs in membership show a wide range of bias in their syllabus, from vital-point techniques, through the essential throwing and locking expected of jujitsu and on to bo, jo and sword techniques. |
Membership of the Society is available to qualifying associations and clubs FREE OF CHARGE. Members will gain access to a range of optional benefits, from full licencing & insurance to access to courses and instructors.
Contact: IGASjudo@kenshindoryu.co.uk
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Canellas Shihan
Kano Ryu 6th Dan
Traditional Judo 7th Dan
