Goshin Jitsu at Dokan Karate


                   Goshin -- meaning-- protection of the body

                     Jitsu -- meaning soft/yeilding technique


     Utilizing throws, joint locks, submissions, strikes and kicks
 
Goshin Jitsu has proven to be a very effective form of self defence.

Not only in combat sports but in real life applications as well.

     The techniques taught in Goshin Jitsu originate from a variety

of differant martial arts from which the simplest and most effective

techniques were taken. Combined, these skills continued to evolve

producing a comprehensive and effective unarmed martial arts

program. 


      At the most basic level Goshin Jitsu teaches the skills required

to survive a confrontation, to recognize a potential risk and deal

with it with confidence. Goshin Jitsu will teach you to maximize

your chances of survival and minimize your chances of getting hurt

or worse.

      The mental and physical conditioning you will experience

combined with the technical development can be applied to sport

karate or MMA competitions, or to just help one reach their own

personal goals

      At Dokan Karate Black Belt Academy the blend of Goshin Jitsu,

Kobudo and Shorinji-ryu karate create a very well rounded 

martial artist!