A “sister” art to Kokondo Karate, Jukido Jujitsu is an effective form of self defense which redirects the opponents energy while using very little of ones own. Much of the damage is done by the ground or some other object on the attackers’ path (chair, table, wall, etc…).  Jujitsu is one of the oldest Japanese martial arts and was a predecessor to many other Japanese styles such as Judo and Aikido. It incorporates throws, joint locks, chokes, submissions, and devastating strikes and kicks. For those who have experienced being thrown by a knowledgeable Jukido-Ka, you can tell the damage that can be inflicted.

In Seattle, if you want to take Jukido Jujitsu, there is only one place you can take it, early Saturday morning 7:30 am. The way I see it, you either sleep or learn. I as many others who attend make the decision to learn. Jukido is not easy, and it takes a high degree of skill, dedication, and practice to become proficient (A perfect introduction to our Jukido Jujitsu Senseis).

Master Jeff Soltez is Chief Instructor for Jukido Jujitsu in the Northwest and a 5th degree black belt in Kokondo Karate and 4th degree black belt in Jukido Jujitsu.  Master Soltez has been practicing Karate and Jujitsu for over 20 years.  For those of us who have been under his instruction in the past, we know how energetic and enthusiastic he is with respect to the Martial Arts.  With Master Soltez there is never a dull moment, constantly working hard and learning a great deal.  We are fortunate to have him in the Northwest and even luckier to have him teaching in BEMA.

Master David Peterson is a 5^th degree Black Belt in Karate, has been in Kokondo since 1984 (and in BEMA since its inception) and teaches both Karate (Oxbow) and Jukido Jujitsu (Kent adult). Master Peterson has held numerous positions in the BEMA Board.  He is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Jukido Jujitsu and makes Jukido look effortless. This extraordinary ability is due to his great knowledge and understanding of the components behind the various throws and techniques.

 Kuzushi – breaking the attacker’s balance, which the direction depends on the technique or throw being executed.

Tsukuri – moving into the throw, maintaining full balance as you move in

Kake – the actual execution of the throw

All three facets of the throw must flow effortless to be successful. That is why mastery of all three for every throw/technique is required and thus makes Jukido Jujitsu so challenging.

In Jukido Jujitsu you also learn the Karate basics (including Kata or forms), you learn to kick, block, and punch with good form for greatest accuracy and power. In Karate you are sometimes introduced to the falling techniques of Jukido. Some self defense core techniques are the same for both systems (such as Yoko Gari/side reap/muggers hold).  In summary, both forms of martial arts compliment each other and can be very useful if the need arises. Feel free to ask questions and reach out to those in the pictures the next time you see one of these fellow Kokondo-Ka (martial arts practitioner) during one of the many seminars. If you require further details about Jukido Jujitsu please contact Master Peterson, who is a long time Boeing Engineer with both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Engineering. We are thankful for the instruction received.

Safety is placed at the highest priority.

"Text borrowed with the written permission of Shihan Paul Arel & Sensei James Scanlon from the newly published Sankosho, A Warriors Path to Kokondo Martial Arts 2005."