MedfordJudo.com has posted a Technique of the Month since March 1998. Past techniques are shown as links from the Boards, listed below. Our 'Technique of the Month' feature is taking a little vacation - so now is your chance to review the multitude of techniques we have presented over the years!

How do you remember all those names? Medford Judo Academy has produced an Audio "Flash Cards" CD. This CD, which gives names and definitions for techniques, is an excellent study aid for students of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.

Boards

Danzan Ryu Jujitsu's teaching system is based on selections of techniques categorized in lists, or "Boards."

Some lists in this system are restricted to black belts only. For lists of which techniques are required for each rank advancement, see our Members page.

Danzan Ryu Boards:

Yawara - soft techniques (basic holds and escapes)

Nage Te - basic throwing arts

Shime Te - constriction/grappling arts

Oku Te - deeper techniques (advanced combination arts)

Goshen Jitsu - self-defense arts (also known as women's yawara or women's self defense)

Ate Mi - striking techniques

Shinin - beginning black belt techniques

Shinyo - instructor level black belt techniques

Shingin - professor level black belt techniques

Kiai No Maki - spirit yell techniques

Kappo - recuscitation and restorative massage techniques

Kodokan - judo throws

Ukemi - falling exercises