Current Students
Training Guidelines
* See Miss Alex for Youtube Link Only Access to our Techniques and Videos*
Students Uniforms: Black or Blue Colored Uniforms (called a Gi).
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These Gis come in lightweight and heavyweight materials. We prefer Century Martial Arts as they make the most durable Gis for our students. Please order through Miss Alex, we have access to wholesale prices through membership and can order you products and attire not found on the website.
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Knives are also provided through our membership at Century Martial Arts and students may purchase through Miss Alex, we encourage having your own training knife to practice with.
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Beginners, drop ins, and visitors please wear comfortable, breathable clothing. Avoid tight fitting or very baggy clothes. Regular sweat pants
and a T-Shirt is appropriate.
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Belt Ranks
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There are six ranks in Sensei Joseph's Small Circle Jujitsu and Self Defense Program.
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All students start with a white belt when they sign up to train with us! There is no specific time frame for ranking, some students may train multiple times per week, while others may only be able to attend a couple times per month. Sensei Joseph will work with you to achieve your goals, make the most of your classes, and give you skills to practice at home.
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Students will earn each rank based on their understanding and performance of Sensei Joseph's philosophies such as forward motion, staying on balance, attacking the attacker, and always moving. Students will also progress in rolls, falls, striking, blocking, joint locks and manipulations, ground work (bjj), throws (judo), and weapon defense, disarming, and retention.
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Each belt requires more time and commitment from the student, the brown belt has three stripes to obtain before reaching black. For students who are regularly training and committed, earning a black belt can take 5-6 years.
J. Hanley's Self Defense awards certificates of rank.
