Westchester County Martial Arts Ju Jitsu: A Brief Explanation

The word Ju Jitsu , Ju Jutsu, or Jiu Jitsu can be broken down to two parts: "Ju" translates to soft or gentle, and "Jitsu" translates to art or discipline. In truth, it can be defined as Japanese combative grappling.

The samurai warriors tested these techniques on the battlefields. Those techniques that did not meet the test of combat were eliminated.

Techniques of Ju Jitsu consist of the art of falling, throwing, choking, twisting the joints, combative grappling, and striking.

The Ju Jitsu techniques taught at Elite Defensive Tactics are derived from the "San Yama Bushi" school of Ju Jitsu. was founded by Shinan Hector M. Negron, Kaidan (10th Degree) in Ju Jitsu. Shinan also holds a Godan (5th Degree) in Kodokan Judo.

Shinan Negron continues to be an excellent teacher, mentor and practitioner of the martial arts. Elite Defensive Tactics would like to thank Shinan Negron for his patience, time and dedication.