Shizoku Ryu Jujitsu

🥋 SHIZOKU RYU JUJITSU – STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 🥋

We’re proud to recognise Leon & Teij as our Students of the Month for June & July! 🥋 🙇🏻‍♂️

Both Leon and Teij have really impressed us over the past couple of months with their consistency, attitude, effort and willingness to help during classes.

They’ve continued to show up, put in the work and, importantly, have been great examples for the younger students. Their willingness to assist during class and help others improve is exactly what we want to see from our Shizoku Ryu Jujitsu students.

Being a great martial artist isn’t just about your own progress — it’s also about helping those around you, showing respect and contributing to the dojo.

Congratulations Leon & Teij! 👊🥋

Keep up the great work — you’ve both earned it! 💪

Shizoku Ryu Jujitsu
Discipline • Respect • Loyalty • Perseverance

🥋 SHIZOKU RYU JUJITSU GRADING 🥋

The time has come to test your skills, discipline, and determination.

Join us on Saturday 18th July at 10:00am for our next Shizoku Ryu Jujitsu Grading. This is your opportunity to showcase the hard work, dedication, and samurai spirit you have demonstrated on the mats.

⚔️ Date: Saturday 18th July
⏰ Time: 10:00am
💲 Cost: $35 per student

A grading is more than just earning your next belt—it is a chance to challenge yourself, demonstrate your growth, and take the next step on your martial arts journey.

“Success is not given. It is earned through discipline, perseverance, and respect.”

Good luck to all students preparing to grade. We look forward to seeing your hard work on display.

🥋 Shizoku Ryu Jujitsu Student of the Month (May) 🥋

Congratulations to Jayce White, our Student of the Month for May!

Jayce has consistently demonstrated the qualities that make a true martial artist. His positive attitude, outstanding teamwork, respectful behaviour, and willingness to help others make him a valued member of our dojo. He approaches every class with enthusiasm, listens carefully, works hard, and always shows respect to his instructors and fellow students.

Most importantly, Jayce embodies the Samurai Spirit—showing discipline, perseverance, humility, and honour both on and off the mats. His dedication to improving himself while supporting those around him sets a fantastic example for all students.

Well done, Jayce! We are proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing your continued growth on your martial arts journey.

Keep training hard and leading by example! 👏🥋⚔️

⚔️ STUDENT OF THE MONTH – MARCH & APRIL ⚔️

A little late due to a very busy few months, but we would like to congratulate our March and April Students of the Month, Jake and Keanu, on their achievement.

Consistency is never easy. Showing up week after week, training hard, staying disciplined, and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the month is what earns this recognition.

Both boys have shown great work ethic, discipline, respect, and strong attitudes on and off the mats over the recent months, and we are proud to award them for their efforts.

Keep up the hard work and continue leading by example.

🥋 Shizoku Ryu Jujitsu
Building the Samurai Spirit ⚔️

he Historical Development of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu

Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu is one of the most historically significant classical Japanese martial arts. Known for its sophisticated system of joint manipulation, balance breaking, and the principle of aiki, the art has had a profound influence on the development of modern martial traditions such as Aikido and Hapkido. The lineage of Daitō-ryū traces its origins to medieval Japan and was preserved through generations of the Takeda clan before being revived and systematized in the modern era. Within the contemporary martial arts world, one of the important branches responsible for preserving the teachings of the art is the Takumakai lineage, to which Michio Takase belongs. This paper provides an overview of the historical development of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu and the lineage through which its teachings were transmitted to the present day.

Early Origins of Daitō-ryū

The traditional origins of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu are attributed to Minamoto no Yoshimitsu (1045–1127), a member of the Seiwa Genji branch of the Minamoto clan. Yoshimitsu is believed to have developed advanced grappling techniques through the study of battlefield combat and anatomical observation. According to martial tradition, he analyzed the structure of the human body, including joints and skeletal mechanics, in order to develop effective methods of controlling opponents.

The name “Daitō-ryū” derives from the Daitō mansion where Yoshimitsu spent part of his early life. Over generations, these martial teachings were preserved within the Takeda family, descendants of the Minamoto clan, and gradually evolved into a highly refined system of close-quarters combat.

During Japan’s feudal era, many martial traditions were preserved as hereditary arts within samurai families. Daitō-ryū appears to have followed this pattern, remaining largely internal to the Takeda lineage and associated clans for centuries.

Please refer to the comment section were I continue with a brief history of Daito Ryu Jujutsu.

Saturday’s grading for Shizoku Ryu Jujitsu was a huge success.

We’re incredibly proud of every student who stepped onto the mats and gave it their all. The effort, discipline, and resilience shown reflected the true meaning of the samurai spirit — pushing forward, staying composed under pressure, and never backing down from a challenge.

Grading isn’t just about belts, it’s about growth — and on Saturday, that growth was clear to see across the board. From our beginners to our more experienced students, everyone represented Shizoku Ryu Jujitsu with respect and determination.

A big thank you to the parents and supporters — none of this is possible without you. Your commitment and encouragement make a real difference.

We move forward stronger, together.
Shizoku Ryu Jujitsu — Samurai Spirit.

Proud moment for the team this weekend 🙌

On Sunday, the boys stepped up and tested themselves on the mats. Iziah went through multiple tough battles — showing heart, grit, and real warrior spirit. Much respect to the little man 👊

Leon and Tej both brought home silver medals in their first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition 🥈🥈 An incredible achievement and just the beginning of their journey.

A big thank you to all the parents — none of this is possible without your support, commitment, and trust. It doesn’t go unnoticed and it means everything 🙏

Also, a shoutout to Grand Martial Arts for running such a welcoming, professional event and providing a great local competition for the kids to gain experience.

Very proud of all the boys — this is what the Samurai spirit is about.

Shizoku Ryu Jiu Jitsu ⚔️

The boys are competing on the weekend leon tej & Iziah competing in their first jujitsu competition Sunday 9am start. They have prepared well and we are excited to see the outcome.