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Training Philosophy Sport Jujitsu and Yudansha Fighting System What is Sport Jujitsu? Sport Jujitsu encompasses all ranges and forms (i.e., strikes, kicks, sweeps & throws, joint-lock submission, chokes and grappling) a successful competitor needs to be well-rounded...and for many, this system is their daily practice of the martial arts. It is both a practical form of self-defense and an exciting competitive sport. For more information about Sport Jujitsu click here. For a quick sport jujitsu highlight reel click here. "Yudansha Fighting System is the study and practice of the fighting arts." Yudansha Fighting System is exactly that; a fighting system. It is primarily based around the ideas and techniques of traditional Jujitsu, but has modernized into today’s mixed martial art world. It is used for self defense, and has been trained to use inside the ring. The program combines the world’s best martial arts into one fighting system.
The training philosophy of Yudansha
comes from the 3 parts of a combative engagement. First, is the standing phase,
or what can be called the free movement phase. During this phase both
combatants are considered equal and the only
thing determining dominance is the combatant’s striking skill level. Next, is
the clinch phase. This is where both combatants attempt to
restrict movement or force the other to the ground. Last is the ground phase. This is the phase that 75 percent of all fights end
up. The majority of martial arts disciplines focus on one of the three phases In Yudansha we
study the best arts for each phase of combat. Our training for standing focuses
in Western boxing mixed with Muay Thai (Thailand kickboxing). This gives
us a wide variety of tools to use, ranging from upper body strikes with our
hands and elbows, to kicks and knee strikes from the lower body. For
clinch our training consists of Judo throws, and wrestling takedowns. This develops our
skills in balance and base, and gives us the ability to deal with a clothed or
unclothed opponent. For ground we train free-style grappling and Jiu-Jitsu. This gives us the
confidence and skills necessary to dominate our opponent on the ground. The goal of
our training is not to master a single phase of combat, but rather develop
skills to win at any phase; standing, clinch, or
We train “live” in every class. This means we spar with a resisting opponent in every training session. If we focused our training for that day in standing-we will spar standing. If we focused the class more on clinch work then we will spar from the clinch. If we focused more on the ground for that session then we spar on the ground. Most of the time we put all three together, and we spar from standing to ground. This is the best form of training that you can do. Most martial arts classes do not train in this manner. They will practice what is known as “Kata” or exercises where the student goes through a predetermined series of movements, by themselves or with training partners, that are meant to imitate fighting situations. This is not part of Yudansha training. We train realistically, with resisting opponents while maintaining safety.
Testing requirements are necessary to test the student's skills gained from
class. Our testing requirements are of a broad spectrum of skill sets.
Mike created these requirements Yudansha has four belt levels. The belt levels are Green, Blue, Brown, and Black. Mike took the traditional belt “kyu” levels from Judo and developed a well-rounded system. Each level has a series of requirements from each phase (standing, clinch, and ground), all of which include techniques for self defense, effective striking, restraining, throwing, joint breaking, and escaping from bad positions.
Sometimes a martial artists from any discipline will forget what they are
training for; for the one time in their life that they may have to use these
techniques against another person
Conditioning is a major priority in Yudansha. We strongly believe in function over form strength development. This means our daily conditioning consists of functional exercises instead of isolating the muscle groups as in body building. Technique will always overcome strength, so when you’re fighting another opponent, the outcome does not depend on how much you bench-press or curl. Your offense comes from your hips so you must learn to develop your core strength and exercise with your entire body-hence functional strength. For more information about how we condition our fighters visit www.crossfit.com.
The philosophy of developing technique is put upon the shoulders of all
students. There are constantly new combinations, and positions with new
techniques developing in the world Yudansha Fighting System is growing. The program started with Sensei Mike, but is popping up in not only different parts of the United States, but also in other countries as well. It will continue to grow, because of knowledgeable and skilled Instructors. If you are looking to further understand Yudansha and are looking for good training visit one of our schools. If you have any questions you can contact Brandon@yudanshafight.com. Below are articles providing more information into the Yudansha training philosophy. YFS Article 01 - Who is a good fighter? YFS Article 03 - Searching for The Truth
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The term Yudansha
is Japanese for “ranked” or “holder of 1st degree black belt and above.” Yudansha
Fighting System was founded by Sensei Mike Veros in 1988. Mike is a holder of 7th
degree black belt under the Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Association, a 2nd
degree black belt in Judo, and is also a certified Arnis Instructor, which is
Filipino stick and knife fighting. He has studied and trained in Martial Arts
for over 30 years and has dedicated 20 years to teaching others. 
listed above. Yudansha focuses training in all 3 phases of an engagement so
we are prepared for every part of the fight or any type of opponent. In Yudansha
philosophy it
is better to be good at all three phases of combat rather to be good in one
phase, and be lacking in the other two. The chances are, where you are lacking
in skill is what will defeat you. Do not take any part of training for
granite. 
ground. Because of the ever changing
and evolving world of hand-to-hand combat and mixed martial arts you
always want to be one step ahead. 
to be the basis of what needs to be learned by the Yudansha student. These range from striking techniques to takedowns and
throws, to ground fighting techniques. The requirements are basic however,
if you can develop the basics to the tenth power with speed, timing, and
technique then you have the perfect foundation for fighting and self defense.
The testing requirements for each belt level build on each other with additional
requirements for higher belts. 
in a real life-or-death situation. In Yudansha we remind each other of
this each training session. Many people get caught up in the sport aspect
of martial arts. This is ok if you are training for a sanctioned fight,
however, you must understand that there are rules in sport, and it is performed
in a controlled environment. Real combat is not. Real combat is
sudden violence with reactionary movements. Remember what you are training
for.
of martial arts. It is up to the
student to practice and improve their skills through “mat time” and sparring.
This is the only way to better your skills and reassure your confidence.
The other side to this is mental preparation. You must win the battle in
your mind before you can win the battle anywhere else.