Akayama-Ryu Jujutsu Classes

	“Never miss practice.” --Jigoro Kano

Classes and Dojo Information

Akayama Ryu Jujutsu offers Adult and Junior Classes.

DOJO INFORMATION

Gulf Coast Martial Arts - Elberta, Alabama

Birmingham Jujutsu - Birmingham, Alabama

Shinsei Dojang - Blountsville, Alabama

Northshore Jujutsu - Slidell, Louisiana

Starkville Martial Arts - Starkville, Mississippi

Seven Owl Dojo - Charlotte, North Carolina

Trinidad and Tobago Aikido Club - Trinidad, West Indies

Requirements for joining Akayama Ryu Jujutsu

All students below Black Belt rank must be currently training in a recognized Akayama Ryu dojo in order to receive rank.

Instructors who wish to join Akayama Ryu must meet the following criteria:

1. Endorsement by an Akayama Ryu instructor, 4th Dan or higher.

2. Have attended at least two (2) Akayama Ryu Camps.

3. Commit to attending at least one Akayama Ryu Camp per year.

4. Be willing to teach a class at an Akayama Ryu Camp in order to be evaluated.

5. Minimum age of 25.

6. Current Dan rank in either Jujutsu, Judo or Aikido from a recognized organization.

7. Must be willing to teach the Akayama Ryu curriculum and follow Akayama Ryu rank procedures.

Akayama Ryu Class Curriculum and Rules

Each class shall begin with a period of warm-up and stretching. This is to prevent injuries such as sprains and muscle and tendon damage. All students will participate in warm-ups.
Falls and rolls will be practiced after warm-ups.
Whenever possible, beginning students will be paired with an advanced student, preferably a brown or black belt.
No beginning student is allowed to spar until they have trained in Akayam-Ryu for a minimum of three months. Sparing consists of throws, takedowns, submission holds, and medium-contact strikes and kicks.
Techniques will be first demonstrated by the instructor. Paired students will then practice the technique with minimum resistance by Uke (attacker) and minimum force from Tori (defender).
All classes will be supervised by a senior advanced student (either a brown or black belt).
No jewelry may be worn during class.
Proper hygiene is required at all times.
No one will be allowed to work out who is suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Only students and recognized guests of Akayama Ryu will be allowed to participate in training.
All students and guests of Akayama Ryu must sign a waiver before beginning their training.
Proper behavior, including politeness, a willingness to assist, and respect for fellow students, the school, the neighborhood and our neighbors is required at all times.