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The American Jiu Jitsu style was started by O'Sensei Joe Puleio, a Shichidan (7th degree blackbelt) in American Jiu-Jitsu. O'Sensei Puleio is a certified Godan (5th Degree) instructor in Hakko-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, Kobe Jiu Jitsu, and has studied Daito-Ryu Aikijitsu. He has received Godan Rank directly under Grand Master Shoto Tanemura in Kokusai Ju Jitsu Remnei. In addition, he has received rank directly under Grand Master Lanada in the art of Philippine Knife and Stick fighting.

With this as its backbone, the American Jiu Jitsu style is primarily stand-up Jiu Jitsu with a strong ground fighting component. In addition, defense from stick/club and knife attacks are part of the curriculum at all American Jiu Jitsu affiliated schools. Though this art focuses on teaching the most practical self defense from any punch, grab, or attack that one might encounter on the streets, it's main goal is to help students realize that the best self defense is the ability to diffuse and walk away from an unnecessary confrontation.

American Jiu-Jitsu Club has been at MIT since 1994. We learn and practice self-defense. Jiu-Jitsu, or the Gentle Art, consists of a wide variety of techniques: joint locks, submission holds, pressure-points, throws and strikes. Jiu-Jitsu does not rely on brute strength, but rather on flexible response and the use of an attacker's own energy. Jiu-Jitsu prepares a person for any situation, including stand-up and ground fighting, knife attacks, and multiple attacks.

More importantly, however, Jiu-Jitsu brings mind, body and spirit together, and teaches one how to avoid fighting and how to interact better with people in everyday life. It is the development of a strong spirit which makes one a true martial artist. An individual with strong spirit will have the insight to unify mind and body, the discipline to build a powerful body, and the determination of succeed in life.

Mon., Wed. & Thurs.	9:00-10:45 p.m. (Open to everyone)
Sat., Sun.	3:00-6:00 p.m. (Open to everyone)

For those with little or no experience in Jiu Jitsu or the martial arts, we offer an intro course which starts on Wednesday, September 7 2005 at 9pm in the Wrestling Room.

Mon., Wed. & Thurs.	7:00-9:00 p.m. (Open to everyone)
Sat.	2:00-4:00 p.m. (Open to everyone)

Beginners are welcome anytime. If you do not have a gi, wear sweat pants or shorts and a t-shirt. It is not required that you attend every class; but like everything else, the more you train, the better you will become. Classes start on June 10 and will continue through August 31.

Mon.	9-10:30 p.m. (Advanced class - High Ranks)
Wed. & Thurs.	9:00 - 10:30 p.m. (Beginner and Intermediate class - Everyone)
Sat. & Sun.	3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays are for everyone) There is an additonal practice from 5:00-6:00pm for advanced students.

Mon.	9-10:30 p.m. (Advanced class - High Ranks)
Wed. & Thurs.	9:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.	3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Beginners are welcome anytime Wednesday through Sunday. If you do not have a gi, wear sweat pants or shorts and a t-shirt. It is not required that you attend every class; but like everything else, the more you train, the better you will become.

Where We Practice:

We meet in the Wrestling Room on the 2nd floor of DuPont Gym (that's Building W32 on the map). If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sensei David Dunmeyer or use the information request form provided for your use...

Club dues are $40 per semester (IAP is free for active members). Summer dues are $20.

The rank (kyu) is a measure of martial artist's skill. The belts get progressively darker as one learns more. Everybody starts with a white belt--a clean slate, and also the color of purity. Eventually one may achieve the rank of black belt (shodan). But that will only be the beginning of true learning, not its end. There are different degrees of the black belt, but if one trains long enough, his or her black belt will wear and turn white. This signifies the completion of the circle which starts with one's first white belt and ends with attainment of purity... once again.

To be promoted to the next rank, one must not only fulfill the necessary requirements, but also demonstrate the fighting heart and true spirit of a martial artist. The latter becomes more and more important as one progresses in rank.

As a student you will be told if and when you will be eligible for a belt promotional test, but you should always be ready to demonstrate your skills. Please contact the head instructor for your copy of the belt list.