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We offer classes in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu

to adults and children alike.

Visitors are always welcome to stop in and observe a class.
First lesson is always free.

Nemuri Kuma Jujitsu

Specialties

Nemuri Kuma Jujitsu has been the premier Danzan Ryu Jujitsu dojo in Northern Sacramento since 2002. Danzan Ryu Jujitsu is the most widely practiced form of traditional jujitsu in the United States. Beginning students learn balance, stance work, anatomy, leverage, escape, joint manipulation, and simple takedowns. Children and adults learn the art of tumbling, rolling, and the proper way in which to fall.

Our lessons are safe and fun for the whole family. Contact us today to get started!

  • Balance
  • Stance work
  • Anatomy
  • Escape
  • Leverage
  • Joint manipulation
  • Simple takedowns
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Always contract-free

Qualifications

Sensei Carter

  • Advanced Teaching Certificate
    Advanced Teaching Certificate
    Certified Instructor Since 1997 Holds an advanced teaching certificate, showcasing expertise in martial arts instruction.
  • Third-Degree Black Belt in Modern Arnis
    Third-Degree Black Belt in Modern Arnis
    Mastery of Filipino Stick and Knife Fighting (2013) Achieved Lakan Tatlo rank, emphasizing practical combat and self-defense techniques.
  • Second-Degree Black Belt in Danzan-ryu Jujitsu
    Second-Degree Black Belt in Danzan-ryu Jujitsu
    Proficiency in the Art of the Warrior Samurai (2008) Earned the Nidan rank, specializing in grappling, throwing, and joint-lock techniques.
  • Extensive Martial Arts Experience
    Extensive Martial Arts Experience
    Over 30 Years of Training and Practice Combines three decades in Modern Arnis with 25 years in Danzan-ryu Jujitsu.
  • Experienced Martial Arts Educator
    Experienced Martial Arts Educator
    Teaching Adults and Children Alike Has instructed in both disciplines for several years, fostering skills and confidence in students.
  • Academic Excellence
    Academic Excellence
    Graduate of UC Davis in Neurobiology Combines martial arts expertise with a deep understanding of human physiology and behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jujitsu?

Jujitsu is a truly non aggressive self defence style that emphasizes escape, leverage, body mechanics and the use of balance to avoid fighting. Where karate teaches one how to be an efficient fighter, exchanging blow for blow, jujitsu teaches the art of controlled escape. Karate practitioners punch and kick, thus engaging in the fight. A jujituska will not respond unless physically attacked and will do so by means of escape, joint lock, takedown or throw. Thus ending the fight almost before it has begun.

What will be taught?

Students will learn the rudiments of tumbling, rolling and the proper way in which to fall. The beginning student will be taught balance and stance work as well as the mechanics of leverage and escape, anatomy and joint manipulation, and simple takedowns. Only after the student has mastered the art of falling will s/he be taught the art of throwing. Safety is always stressed.

What about discipline?

Jujitsu is an honourable art that teaches the maxims of the social conscience. Mutual respect and co-operation are stressed as well as the internal discipline of self control. Parents may be pleased to find that values taught in jujitsu augment and reinforce those taught at home.

How does Jujitsu differ from Judo?

Ju means gentle, Jitsu means art and Do means way. As such Ju Jitsu means gentle art and Ju Do means gentle way. Some techniques that could be described as Jujitsu date back some 3000 years while the sport of Judo began approximately 150 years ago. Judo makes use of the same principles and techniques as Jujitsu with some changes in application and language. Judo is a competitive sport and as such is governed by rules and regulations to define scoring, penalizing and disqualification of participants. Many Jujitsu techniques are not permitted in Judo because they lie outside the areas defined as the sport. Judo continues to evolve and from time to time judgements are made concerning the use of new variations and old techniques. These techniques are sometimes accepted while others are banned from use. Jujitsu considers all new and old variations as potentially useful in a self defence situation. In Japan, Judo has displaced Jujitsu in availability and popularity.

How does Jujitsu differ from Karate?

Jujitsu is based on the principles of leverage and balance. When an opponent attacks, s/he will invariably be strong in one direction and weak in others. Jujitsu exploits these weaknesses to off balance and redirect the energy of the opponent’s attack. This redirected energy is then used to escape from or seize the opponent and/or throw them to the ground. Note the photo above. The technique displayed in the photo is known as Uki Otoshi and is used when the attacker has grabbed or punched at the defender. The opponent expends energy and expects some level of resistance of same. That resistance is yielded in such a way to exaggerate the energy loss and the opponent loses their balance. The opponent is then easily toppled in that moment and brought to the ground. Once on the ground, further techniques can be used to bind and lock the opponent rendering them incapable of further attack. Karate is comprised of various styles. Some of the more popular styles are Tae Kwon Do, Kempo, Kung-Fu and Shotokan. Karate is based on many principles that employ the use of a retaliatory sequence of moves with either the hand or foot. Stance, foot-work, kicking, blocking and striking with the open or closed hand are emphasized. Sequences of moves are practised and memorize as forms (katas) and are taught as a way of cataloguing and remembering techniques learned in Karate.

What about Aikido?

Again the Do in Aikido means way and in some instances one can find someone teaching Aikijitsu. Over time, as people moved and arts evolved, principles and techniques from the arts were exchanged and modified. Aikido is a variant and synthesis of Jujitsu and Karate. It employs the use of balance and leverage to cause the opponent to fall or otherwise lose the effectiveness of their attack. Aikido, like Karate uses stance, foot-work, kicking and punching to further disable the attacker. Note: At present, all arts, to some extent, have exchanged and incorporated principles and techniques of differing arts.

Classes

Danzan Ryu Jujitsu

White Belts

Children

Color Belts

Children

Teen & Adult

Classes

Monday

4:00 PM – 4:55 PM

Monday

5:00 PM – 5:55 PM

Monday

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday

5:00 PM – 5:55 PM

Tuesday

4:00 PM – 4:55 PM

Tuesday

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday

4:00 PM – 4:55 PM

Wednesday

5:00 PM – 5:55 PM

Wednesday

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Thursday

5:00 PM – 5:55 PM

Thursday

4:00 PM – 4:55 PM

Thursday

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

For your convenience, children may attend up to four classes per week.
Ages start at seven (7) and range up to fourteen (14) depending on size and development.

Classes

Fees

Monthly

Fees

Adults

$ 170
  • No Contracts or Belt Testing Fees

Children

$ 130
  • No Contracts or Belt Testing Fees
American Judo and Jujitsu Federation

Registration *

Adults

$ 75 / Year
  • * Required

Children

$ 45 / Year
  • * Required
Jujitsu

Uniforms

Adults

$ 50
  • Can be purchased at class

Children

$ 50
  • Can be purchased at class
Testimonials

What our clients say

John M.

Tonight was my first night at this dojo. I was a bit nervous as my martial arts background differs slightly from this style. Sensei Carter and Sensei Pete made it an easy transition and were very patient in dealing with me. They were both very friendly and made learning from them enjoyable. Thank you for a good experience, I will most definitely be back.

Katie K

My teenage son has been at Nemuri Kuma for a couple of years and really loves it. The teachers are warm and encouraging. There is a nice variety of instruction and a lot of personal development. My son has developed confidence, both physically and mentally and really enjoys the atmosphere of camaraderie in the adult evening classes. I appreciate the reasonable cost and the fact that there is no contract. I would recommend Nemuri Kuma without reservation.

Michael F

Sensei Larry is great and does a good job working with kids. My son is 7 and loves coming here and is always excited to go to class. The other students are also friendly. He's been learning strength, coordination, agility, and self defense.

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Location

Hours

Monday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED

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