Jukido Jujitsu
The Way of Gentle Flowing Power
 Jukido Jujitsu is an art that fuses principles, techniques, and training methods of Judo, Aikido, Karate, and authentic forms of jujitsu into a dynamic & powerful system of self-defense. Weapons training is also integrated into the formula of Jukido Jujitsu. This dynamic jujitsu system is sanctioned by the International Kokondo Association (IKA), which certifies all instructors, standardizes its curriculum, and oversees Jukido Jujitsu & Kokondo Karate dojo worldwide. The Jukido system was formulated and founded in 1959 by Shihan Paul Arel. Today, his successor, Master Gregory P. Howard serves as the International Director & Kaicho (Leader/Chairman) of the IKA and is the highest ranking black belt and foremost authority of the art.
Jujitsu is the oldest of the Japanese empty handed fighting arts. It serves as a parent martial art from which many classical and modern martial arts forms have spawned. Relatively modern styles such as a Judo and Aikido are direct offspring from classical schools of jujitsu. Other arts and styles have also been influenced by jujitsu directly or indirectly, including many karate styles.
Jukido Jujitsu stems from old styles of jujitsu in terms of its principles, techniques, and intent. However, it approaches all of these with an updated perspective that is appropriate for the reality of today. In part,this means that Jukido Jujitsu is not practiced as a form of sport but rather as a system of practical, effective, and realistic self-defense.
 Jukido, or “The Way of Gentle Flowing Power” is among the most effective forms of self-defense in the world. As an authentic style of jujitsu, Jukido is a particularly powerful and practical system of self-defense in that the goal of this art is to enable a smaller and weaker person to defend himself against an attacker (or attackers) who is larger and stronger then himself and to do so in both armed & unarmed situations. Jukido Jujitsu does this by teaching students the fundamental principles that allow a skilled practitioner to utilize the strength, size, motion, energy, and anatomy of an attacker to their own advantage. This makes Jukido Jujitsu a perfect choice for people from all walks of life. The art of Jukido has been taught from its earliest days to both children & women, specifically because it is a perfect fit for those who are seemingly more venerable. In Jukido Jujitsu the highlight is typically the redirection and manipulation of motion, energy, & anatomy for a powerful (& appropriate) end result.
Many principles of martial arts are taught within the Jukido Jujitsu system, however, three in particular are considered fundamental to the execution of every technique. Although best understood through physical practice and the guidance of a qualified IKA Jukido Jujitsu Instructor, below is a brief explanation of each:
- Kuzushi: is the principle of utilizing motion or energy of an attacker. When a person is over extended or off balance, there is uncontrolled energy in that direction. The defender, with proper balance, distance, and timing will make use of this energy. By adding the attacker's energy with the defender's energy a very powerful technique is generated.
- Shorin-ji (points and circles): is a fundamental principle, stemming from certain Chinese systems, that is central in Jukido Jujitsu and Kokondo Karate. Shorin-ji promotes speed and fluidity. The combination of circular defenses and low, strong stances with linear striking techniques provide a student with an arsenal of very powerful techniques.
- Jushin: is the principle of attacking and/or controlling an attacker’s centerline(s). All techniques directed to the attacker's centerline will be significantly more effective. When a technique is directed to the centerline, the attacker absorbs the entire amount of energy directed to him. When a technique is not on center line, the body will move or rotate. This movement will reduce the amount of energy applied to the target area.
 Jujitsu is considered among the most versatile forms of martial arts in the existence. Jukido is versatile even within the realm of jujitsu systems. The techniques of Jukido Jujitsu encompass throwing techniques (nage-waza), joint locking techniques (kansetsu-waza), choking techniques (shime-waza), striking techniques from both jujitsu & karate (atemi-waza & kihon waza), pressure points, ground fighting (ne-waza), and many other techniques. More importantly, Jukido isn’t simply a collection of techniques – the method in which the strategy, tactics, and principles taught within Jukido Jujitsu are interwoven make it greater then the sum of its parts.
 Sensei George Rego is the Chief Instructor of the Florida Jukido Jujitsu Academies (FJJA), which has its main dojo in Palm Coast, Florida (Jukido Academy of Martial Arts). Other programs & dojo are also run under the direction of the FJJA. The FJJA serves as the regional representative of the International Kokondo Association (IKA). He also serves officially as the IKA Regional Supervisor. Sensei Rego began his training under the tutelage of the founder of Jukido Jujitsu, Shihan Paul Arel, and was promoted directly by him and the IKA to the rank of Yodan (fourth degree black belt). Since the beginning of his training as a child, he has also been guided by Kaicho Gregory Howard, the successor to Shihan Paul Arel. For the entirity of Sensei Rego's martial arts studies has he has been a direct private student of the world's most senior master of Jukido Jujitsu.
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