Kuzuri Kai Ju Jutsu System
uzuri Kai Ju Jutsu System: A Realistic and Versatile Approach to Ju Jutsu
The Kuzuri Kai Ju Jutsu System is a Finnish Ju Jutsu system developed by Master Jari Ilkka and unfortunately passed Professor Sauli Heilimö.It is described more as a "system" than a strict style, and its core idea is realism and continuous development, drawing influences from various martial arts.
The foundation of the system is built upon traditional and academic Ju Jutsu techniques, but these are combined with modern methods suitable for practical situations. Kuzuri Kai utilizes techniques found to be effective in, among others, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), traditional Ju Jutsu, and Escrima.In addition to unarmed techniques, weapon techniques are an integral part of the system, with a particular emphasis on Escruma styke knife and stick fighting ( as per experiences in Real Contact Stick Fighting)
At the heart of Kuzuri Kai's philosophy is the finding one's own style, fit to person, rather than person made to fit the system.Although the basic techniques are the same for everyone, training takes into account each practitioner's individual characteristics, so that the techniques are as effective as possible regardless of, for example, a person's size or age. The goal is to create a solid technical foundation upon which the practitioner can build the way that best suits them to apply the skills they have learned.
The extensive experiences of the system's developers, Ilkka and Heilimö, both in competitive arenas (such as Finnfight) and all the other developer's in the practical , private security sector as well (security guarding/ security steward, personnel protection ), are reflected in Kuzuri Kai's realistic approach aimed at effective self-defense.
The Kuzuri Kai Ju Jutsu System is recognized internationally. It received recognition Ju Jutsu Internationalilta (JJI) in 2019 and from MAAS International 2022 as an official Ju Jutsu system. This international recognition enables, among other things, the awarding of higher belt ranks within the framework of international organizations.
At South Coast Martial Artists Association (Varsinais-Suomen Kamppailu-Urheilijat ry), the teaching of the Kuzuri Kai Ju Jutsu System is the responsibility of, among others, Shihan-dai Riku Aalto and instructor Sami Koivumäki. Visiting students of founders are often seen too.
Training in the system offers a versatile package that develops physical fitness, self-defense skills, and mental fortitude.
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