Since 1872, the Kodokanai Coju-jitsu schools have been enriching peoples lives.  Today, the Twin Dragons Martial Arts Academies continue the tradition in modern times.  We hope you enjoy our website and will stop by and visit us if you are in the area. This site is designed to give you information about our facility, our style of martial arts, our staff and provide you with information on how to contact us as well.What is CoJu-Jitsu?

Ju-Jitsu loosely translated means "gentle art" or "flowing art" and is applied to many schools of unarmed and hand-to-hand combat. The soft grappling style was intended to help unarmed soldiers to fight against armed enemies in any way possible, using the least amount of force necessary. Ju-Jitsu was the primary unarmed combat method of the Samurai. Aikido and Judo are both modern day descendents of Ju-Jitsu. Several techniques used are similar to Karate, Aikido and Judo.

Coju-Jitsu translates as "Ancient Ju-jitsu."  Coju-jitsu developed out of both the Samurai and Yamabushi traditions.  Coju-jitsu emphasizes turning an attacker's own force against him or herself, putting them off balance. Coju-Jitsu also emphasizes certain grappling moves and strikes and kicks to vital areas. A Coju-Jitsu student is expected to learn how to gauge the force of an opponent's attack and use it against him, evade attacks, use leverage against an opponent and how to attack nerves and pressure points and defend themselves both standing and on the ground.

The main goal in Coju-Jitsu practice is to cultivate a person's mind, body and spirit: not to use it as a means to vent one's anger, frustration or emotional problems. The use of force is condoned only in self-defense or in the defense of those who are defenseless.