The class will teach students the basics of Jigo Tensin-Ryu Jujutsu - a martial arts/self-defense system that was developed in Japan over the past 400 years. This jujutsu class will teach techniques for empty-hand defense against both empty hand and weapon attacks. Jujutsu is a very flexible system of self-defense that puts foremost importance to practicality, applicability, and effectiveness in real life situations.

Students taking this jujutsu/self-defense class will learn the basic elements of the martial arts of Jujutsu, including basic striking techniques (with the upper and lower extremities), basic techniques, and pressure point techniques. Students will rehearse a wide variety of self-defense situations and the appropriate responses to them. Familiarization with basic rules for staying safe and dealing with dangerous situations will complement the teachings of self-defense techniques. The class will also aim to enhance overall health and self-discipline.

The Instructor is Master Dong Jin Kim, who has practiced martial arts for over 46 years and has served as head instructor on martial arts, defensive tactics, and combatives training for various police and military organizations(including the US Army 19th Special Forces, Salt Lake City Police Dept. SWAT team, Reagan National Airport Police Department, Headquarters Coast Guard, and U.S. Army Fort McNair), as well as for civilians (such as the University of Utah, Maryland University, and National Defense University). Master Kim is 9th degree belt in Hapkido, 8th degree black belt in Jujutsu, 7th degree black belt in kendo, and 5th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do.