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Karate_John
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2013
Posts: 140
Location: Arlington, TX
Styles: Goju Ryu, Judo
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:53 am Post subject: Street Combat JuJitsu? |
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There is a new Martial Art Studio opening on my block. called Cahill's Functional Fitness and Self Defense. Says it will teach "Street Combat JuJitsu" as the style.
From the little I can find, It seems like the studio owners Michael Cahill own style mix. Mostly Small circle JuJitsu targeted for self defense, but not really sure.
So, With that said. Anyone heard of this style, or have any experience in Small circle JuJitsu, or it's derivatives? I might just stop in just to see what it is about. I've been thinking about mixing it up some anyway. _________________ Goju Ryu - Shodan
My MA Blog: http://gojublog.com
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:28 am Post subject: |
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Have not heard of it, but it might be worth a look. Many times, hearing that its someone's own style sends up red flags, but its not always a bad thing. They may have some solid experiences that they have built the system on, and could be worth a look.
Let us know if you check it out! _________________ www.haysgym.com
http://www.sunyis.com/
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Karate_John
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2013
Posts: 140
Location: Arlington, TX
Styles: Goju Ryu, Judo
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:08 am Post subject: |
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bushido_man96 wrote: |
Have not heard of it, but it might be worth a look. Many times, hearing that its someone's own style sends up red flags, but its not always a bad thing. They may have some solid experiences that they have built the system on, and could be worth a look.
Let us know if you check it out! |
Agreed, I'm leery based on that, but as you said might be worth a look. So will do. _________________ Goju Ryu - Shodan
My MA Blog: http://gojublog.com
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ninjanurse
KF VIP
Joined: 13 Feb 2003
Posts: 6154
Location: Upstate NY
Styles: TKD;Shotokan;JuJitsu;Tai Ji
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Small Circle Jujitsu was created by Prof. Wally Jay-a viable self defense system with valid results. Carl Beaver studied under Prof. Jay and founded Jujtisu America along with Jay and Willy Cahill-a Judoka. Ed Melough is listed on the Jijitsu America website as a certified Jujitsi America Instructor-he is apparently Michael Chahill's instructor so I see a valid lineage here.
It would be a great opportunity to learn Small Circle...you should check it out!
_________________ "A Black Belt is only the beginning."
Heidi-A student of the arts
Tae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnis
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16424
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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From what I'm reading here, and from what Ninja_ninjanurse has posted, I, too, think it might be worth the look!! Having said that, look at many classes of all different ages and ranks to get a gest of the style and instructor(s).
Look forward to read what you find out!!
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tallgeese
Black Belt
Joined: 04 May 2008
Posts: 6879
Location: McHenry County, IL
Styles: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bujin Bugei Jutsu, Gokei Ryu Kempo Jutsu, MMA, Shootfighting, boxing, kickboxing, JKD, Pekiti Tersia Kali
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Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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If it's a small circle school with a good lineage, you're in great shape! Defiantly go. That said, I too (as people have pointed out) leery of the way it's presented. I would normally think a small circle school would have that more prominently mentioned, but that might be a small thing.
As always, check it out and go from there. Keep and open mind, but always, always, always ask:
Does this make sense for what I'm here for? _________________ http://alphajiujitsu.com/
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Karate_John
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2013
Posts: 140
Location: Arlington, TX
Styles: Goju Ryu, Judo
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Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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So, I did happen to stop by as Friday was it's opening day. It was a relocation for more room and a better area for a club. Anyway I talked with Michael Chahill after his first class, and he answered a few questions including the question about the lineage.
Apparently, When Prof. Wally Jay passed away he left the system to 4 inheritor's Lee Eichelberger, his son Leon, Ron Ogi, and Ed Melaugh. my understanding from what I was told is Ed Melaugh did not join Leon when he created his organization and elected to be under his own banner, but did not have rights to the SCJ name. Hence Street Combat JuJitsu. So yes, the lineage is valid.
Anyway, I did tell him up front that I had Martial Arts experience at the Yudansha level in Goju. So, he invited me to join the next class that was happening that day, so I did. And it was quite the experience. Considering that I had an Idea about the basics, He jumped right into the meat of stand-up grappling, a few quick demos, finger locks, counters, break falls, and take downs. After that it was some new territory for me. Ground grappling.
Overall, The hardest part was giveing it a fair shakedown and not using my reactions from my style. But I did see many opportunities from my blocks, were I can add it into what I know already.
Needless to say I'm pondering the Idea of joining up for a while at least, like I said many techniques look like they would mix well and it will give me a basic ground game. _________________ Goju Ryu - Shodan
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16424
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:36 am Post subject: |
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Good report, Karate_John. I'm thinking that if ground grappling, for the moment, is unfamiliar territory for you, then I see really no reason to not join their school. Another way to increase your MA betterment.
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bushido_man96
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Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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