Shoshin Jiu Jitsu Erie, PA

09/19/2026

There's still time to sign up for tomorrow's judo workshop from 11am-1pm!

Judo will transform your martial arts practice.

Judo helps you to control where the fight is fought- standing or on the ground, and helps you take the fltight to the ground efficiently and decisively.

Judo also teaches about respect and tradition- two values we hold in high regard at Shoshin.

Visit the link below, or go to our Link tree in our Instagram profile to sign up today!

https://kick.site/alnbsdhn

09/12/2026

So much fun training with our Ohio friends today! stole the show, watch till the end!

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

🥳🥳Mission accomplished!

After a long week of review, refinement, and preparation we have eleven students who completed our quarterly white belt stripe evaluation and were promoted today!

Congrats to everyone for putting in the work and dedicating yourself to the task of self improvement in this amazing martial art!

We look forward to getting back to our normal schedule next Tuesday. Monday we will celebrate Labor Day with our families and get back to normal after that.

See you guys on the mat, and congrats again- your dedication is inspiring!!

08/29/2026

Learning Judo is a game changer!

Every match and every self-defense situation starts on the feet. For most modern Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, our ground game is solid, but the standing exchange can be hesitant, inconsistent, and under-developed.

That changes here. Shoshin Jiu Jitsu is officially launching our new Judo Program, jump-starting with a series of workshops designed to turn your stand-up grappling into a decisive weapon.

We are proud to welcome Akishige Kuraishi Sensei (4th Dan) directly from Japan to lead our two-hour workshop. You will experience Judo exactly as it is trained in Japan: mastering high-percentage throws, unbalancing (kuzushi), authentic dojo etiquette & culture, etc.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, September 20th
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors open at 10:30 AM)
Location: Shoshin Jiu Jitsu
Attire: Traditional BJJ or Judo Gi required
Investment: $50 (Open to all academies and affiliations)

How to Claim Your Spot:

Scan the QR code on the flyer, follow this link👉 https://kick.site/alnbsdhn 👈 or click the registration link in our bio.
Complete your pre-registration details.
Step on the mats Sunday, September 20th ready to build complete grappling dominance.
Mat space is strictly capped to ensure quality instruction for every attendee. Once capacity is reached, registration closes immediately.

Reserve your spot today and take control of the stand-up fight.

08/28/2026

Fun rolls on a Friday night! 🤙🏼👊🏼

08/26/2026

Respect from one superstar to another. We should all strive to show and no matter what. RIP Dolly!

08/25/2026

Let's be real- we know we don't want to be on bottom Mount, but we need to train for the worst case scenario of what to do if and when we find ourselves there - whether on the street, in sparring, or in competition.

At Shoshin, we focus on training intelligent ways to use leverage, timing, and good technique to overcome size and strength. That's what is all about!

08/21/2026

Headlocks are a real problem.

We prefer to make good posture and escape without going to the ground, but sometimes we can't because we're late. Tani otoshi can be a good takedown to counter the headlock when our posture is broken, and our opponent has a very wide base.

08/18/2026

Control is key!

There are a variety of ways to prevent someone from regaining their guard, but one effective one that we teach in our Shoshin JJ Core Classes is transitioning from North control to kuzure Kesa gatame.