What you'll train
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, broken down and built around you
投
Throws & takedowns
Off-balance and put an attacker on the ground using their own momentum.
極
Joint locks (kansetsu-waza)
Wrist, elbow, and shoulder locks that control and submit.
当
Strikes (atemi)
Targeted strikes that set up throws and locks — the striking side of the classical art.
固
Pins & control (osae-waza)
Hold-downs and control positions that end the encounter safely.
The path
Colored belts from yellow to brown, toward black
Yellow→Orange→Green→Blue→Brown→Black
This curriculum grades through colored belts (yellow to brown) toward black belt.
Who it's for
Maybe you
- Want classical, practical self-defense
- A BJJ or judo player curious about the parent art
- No jiu-jitsu dojo nearby
- Drawn to the samurai roots and traditional structure
Keeping it real
An on-ramp, not a shortcut
Locks and throws need a partner: joint locks and takedowns require careful, supervised practice. Shadow in Motion teaches the technique, principle, and progression so your solo study and partner time build real self-defense.
Train at home
Gear that helps you drill
A grappling dummy lets you drill your throw entries and control positions solo, on a safe mat surface with good ukemi. But joint locks and throws must be practiced carefully with a partner — apply slowly, tap early, and never crank a lock on yourself. Learn the technique and principle here, then drill it under control with a training buddy.
How it works
Your path in three steps
1
Tell us your background. Your experience, any rank, how much you remember, and how many days you can train.
2
Get your custom Japanese Jiu-Jitsu path. A personalized starting level and a plan paced to your life — no wasted time, no skipped foundations.
3
Train with your sensei & test when ready. Guided sessions, a video reference for every drill, and on-camera testing against real criteria.
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