Jujitsu at the Reston YMCA

Congratulations to Steve on his promotion to Shodan, first degree Black Belt! We are proud of his hard work and dedication, and we thank his uke partner Roger. No class this Saturday as a group of us are going up to the AJA annual regional seminar. American Jujitsu Association YMCA Reston

Welcome to new student Max! White belts practiced releases, ukemi, and reviewed. Green belts practiced ippon seionage. Brown belts practiced defense against baton and reviewed. Black belts practiced baton and assisted with instruction. American Jujitsu Association YMCA Reston

Welcome to new student John! White belts practiced releases, ukemi, and o soto gari. Green belts practiced rear grab defense and ippon seionage. Brown belts reviewed. Black belts assisted with instruction. American Jujitsu Association YMCA Reston

White belts practiced o Soto gari, kesa gatame, and releases. Brown belts practiced defense against baton and reviewed. Black belts practiced baton arm locks and assisted with instruction.

White belts practiced releases, o Soto gari, and kesa gatame. Green belts practiced rear wrist grab defense and o goshi. Brown and Black belts reviewed.

Welcome back to Chris! White belts practiced releases, o soto gari, and kesa gatame. Green belts practiced ko uchi gari. Brown belts reviewed. Black belts reviewed and assisted with instruction.

White belts practiced releases, armbar takedown, and o soto gari. Green belts practiced bear hug defense takedown to figure 4 armlock. Brown belts practiced baton thrust defense and reviewed. Black belts practiced baton kick defense.

White belts practiced releases, armbar takedown, and o soto gari. Green belts practiced ko u chi gari. Brown belts reviewed. Black belts practiced baton defense against kicks.

Congratulations to Bert for his promotion to Nidan second degree black belt. He put together and taught a fantastic series of lessons on ground survival. Many thanks to his ukes Val, Roger, and Charlie. Welcome to new student Eric. White belts practiced releases, straight armbar, and o Soto gari. Brown belts reviewed. Black belts assisted with instruction.