Martial Arts in Palm Coast, Florida
Jujitsu (Jiu-Jitsu), Karate, Realistic Self-Defense
Upcoming Sessions & Events:
Very soon our Palm Coast, Florida dojo will be conducting special classes and events. Upcoming events include:
- September: Annual "Silent" Classs
- September/October: Street Clothing & Car Self-Defense
- October: 11th Anniversary Beach Workout (Shugyo)
- December: 7th annual IKA Florida Seminar with Kaicho Howard
Successful 2010 IKA International Seminar:
The recent 2010 edition of the IKA International Seminar in Seattle, WA was a huge success! Particular thanks goes to Sensei Gary Mikasa (seminar host), Kaicho Howard (IKA Chief Instructor & Internaitonal Director), and the various sensei who lead instruction throughout the annual seminar.
Congratulations to all IKA members who were promoted. A special congratulations to Sensei Chuck Martin and Mr. Gerry Flock who were awarded the 2010 IKA Martial Artist of the Year (Master Robert Longo Award for Excellence). This is the highest non-rank honor bestowed by the IKA Honbu (HQ) on an official basis annually.
Thank you to our dojo members who attended this year's seminar despite the economic hard times. The commitment and dedication shown was amazing.
IKA National Jukido Shiai (Tournament):
At the recent IKA International Seminar in Seattle, Washington the IKA conducted it's first ever National Jukido Randori Tournament (Shiai). It should remain 100% clear that Jukido Jujitsu is a system of self-defense and the focus of our art is always geared in that direction. Randori, a type of competitive practice found in both Judo and Jujitsu, is practiced in Jukido - but always with an emphasis on utilizing the drill as a learning experience and not a competitive sport. It is often approached in the spirit of fun with the cultivation of Shihan Arel's "Doing One's Best" philosophy.
In this spirit, the IKA has in the past conducted regional randori championships as a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and St. Jude's Cancer Research. This allows for Jukido students to spend a day having fun, developing their throwing techniques, and helping a good cause. For one day, it allows them to let "loose" of the consistent focus on self-defense training and have a friendly competition among friends.
Because the IKA focuses on randori in this sense, the infrequent competitions are always help at regional levels (usually in the North East United States). However, at the recent IKA Seminar, for a fun training experience - a National Randori Competition was held for Jukido-ka. It was a fun experience with many lessons learned by all who participated. One lesson in occassionally taking a competitive approach is that it gives an appreciation for the very real differences between self-defense and sport -- reinforcing why Jukido Jujitsu focuses on martial arts for self-defense (not sport).
Several dojo members competed successfully in the fun & friendly competition. Palm Coast, Florida dojo members Alyssa Tilton & Georgia Ensminger placed (2nd and 3rd), and Christian Galvis always performed well. Several dojo members also won their respective divisions becoming first ever national Jukido randori champions. These individuals include:
Hugo Camacho (purple), Mr. Keith Huber (black), and Sensei Rego (senior black belt). Congratulations to all who participated in this fun portion of the International Seminar.
New Articles on Jukido Jujitsu:
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Shihan Paul Arel is the founder of the Kokondo arts of Jukido Jujitsu & Kokondo Karate, as well as the organization which governs these arts: International Kokondo Association (IKA). He practiced authentic martial arts full time from 1950 to January 2009 at the time of his passing. Our school's chief instructor is a direct student of Shihan Arel. 
