Small Circle Jujitsu flow

[kitlosis]

This is great, It looks like chi sao application to locking.

Very fluid :D

[cagleg1]

Nice drill.  Energy drills should be incorporated in all martial arts. I you would like to advertise your school or connect with other martial artists, check out global network of martial artists on Facebook.

[Tarc5150]

Excellent drill! We do similar one's at my Aikido school and Jeet Kune Do school. Kind of like Chi Sao. I think I'll try this one. thanks for the video.

[PassThe9mmAmmo]

I studied SCJJ with Kara-ho Kenpo... Would love to get my black belt in SCJJ!! Anyone know of a school websites?

[defiantwon33]

that's badass. it's a little reminiscent of 'push hands'. 

[defiantwon33]

that's badass. it's a little reminiscent of 'push hands'.

[defiantwon33]

that's badass. it's a little reminiscent of 'push hands'.

[PrairieMartialArts]

Very nice. Well done.

[ptof2]

Are you familiar with Erle Montaigue and the WTBA Taiji? He practices a drill called "double push hands," and a lot of your movements are very similar to movements from that drill, which are movements from Yang Lu Chan's long form. I learned a lot in these two minutes, thank you!

[yoshiofdeath]

GREAT drill - a lot of folks get too focused on what people do in square-off situations (e.g. competition stances) where each fighter is already prepped (especially with open or closed hands/fists)... and forget that, in self defense situations, people are typically pointing fingers, pushing, trying to grab collars... a lot of open hand gestures happen in self defense situations... that's where small joint manipulation comes in REAL handy...

[Thrillcekr]

I've always found small circle jujitsu very interesting. It seems to share a lot of similarities, at least philosophically, to aikijujitsu. It's a shame there are so few small circle dojos around. I think a lot of people would enjoy learning this art.

[tonydam]

very good this is my thing ..

[tonydam]

Very good all those throw away techniques and parrys untill some thing suitable gets brought in to place ,and then bang the lock is on, I like this stage of martial arts it is very practical and in a defensive modeagainst an.attacking or grabbing adversery......... And of course this guy will have a knock out punch but he has that in reserve no to mention the elbows he could of used to the ribs triceps etc.  nice one

[jjhaywood]

I know that if you want to become a efficient street fighter you need to have some WC, Small Circle, and either Judo or BJJ under your belt. It would make sense to get a base in one of those before you start learning the other systems

[chuk99]

Great drill. I've started using this in our martial arts club. I've always loved the efficiency of Small Circle Jujitsu. Thanks.

[houseofthetruewayma]

I would like to add my own thoughts to this questions because it is a valid question often asked from students in my school. The principles used for locking small joints just as the fingers can be used on the wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, legs including hip, knee, ankles and feet. Any joint can be locked with these principles.

[houseofthetruewayma]

I would like to add my own thoughts to this questions because it is a valid question often asked from students in my school. The principles used for locking small joints just as the fingers can be used on the wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, legs including hip, knee, ankles and feet.  Any joint can be locked with these principles.

[Shaunton1]

Good stuff! I like your joint-lock transitions. Very effective small circles.

[singhakabuttar]

all you really need is a knockout punch! THATS IT!!!!

[solnegrolunaroja]

Thanks for this videos. I've heard about this art almost 20 years ago, but never saw anything. I'ts amazing. at first 5 seconds I saw something like 5 different martial arts working together, beautiful flow and control, perfect distance, the transitions are flawless, you use the natural body mechanics efficiently. This is useful in self defense and military, body mechanics don't lie. Please keep posting. Thank you!

[angloricua]

Fantastic control!!

[ninyo69]

From what i see Small Circle Jujitsu use's alot of finger locks and finger controls, but how can you grab a person fingers when their in a clench fist?

[aalford111]

This drill is an example of the answer to that question. We use transitional flow. If there are'nt fingers we transition to any other available technique, including strikes, takedowns, locks etc. In this drill, I have isolated using primarily joint locks to develop this particular skill but we have a very well rounded and practical system of self defense. More videos to follow. Thanks for the question.

[FishEaster]

@aalford111 - Looks like modified and updated Chin Na from the classical Chinese Chin Na.

[yellowmon123]

@aalford111 did bruce lee practice this?

[Donatellangelo]

@yellowmon123 Yes, he did.

[houseofthetruewayma]

@ninyo69 I would like to add my own thoughts to this questions because it is a valid question often asked from students in my school. The principles used for locking small joints just as the fingers can be used on the wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, legs including hip, knee, ankles and feet. Any joint can be locked with these principles. Using the theories such as autonomic responses, quadrants, and two way motion it can easily be achieved.

[yoshiofdeath]

@ninyo69 a lot of folks get too focused on what people do in square-off situations (e.g. competition stances) where each fighter is already prepped (especially with open or closed hands/fists)... and forget that, in self defense situations, people are typically pointing fingers, pushing, trying to grab collars... a lot of open hand gestures happen in self defense situations... that's where small joint manipulation comes in REAL handy...

[killerhobag]

@ninyo69 verrrry easily, it belds with their energy so the tighter the fist the easier it is to lock a finger

[alvinalvin2000]

@ninyo69

No finger? sprain Wrist!

[1012x2]

understand!

[1012x2]

need to use leg kicks/elbows strikes/head strikes/slaps/punhes/pushing on weal areas of the body.

[aalford111]

Thanks for the comment. This is just a drill demonstration to develop joint lock flow. If if were actual fighting I would certainly use more striking applications.

[ReiMonCoH]

Absolutly..This is very fine small circle. I've had the chance to work w Prof Jay Many times over the last 25 years. My Aikido teacher was very close to him (ww aikicircle com)and I see this is a very good example. The only thing i notice is how NICE your being w your partners fingers. I can tell you Wally Jay is(was) MURDER on the fingers. of course i mean that in a NICE way. Im sure your being kind on purpose!!!!

[flurtenmaniac]

oH YA..THATS SMALL CIRCLE, Wally Jay would be proud

[aalford111]

Thanks! That's quite a complement! I should have some more posting soon.

[EFNnewsletter]

Great example of flow

[Zoth77]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

[jackanator5]

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