No Challenge, No Resistance, No Injury…

Welcome to Hakko Denshin Ryu Jujutsu. We practice a traditional Japanese martial art specializing in the use of wrist locks and joint manipulation. Hakko Denshin Ryu does not rely on strength but is based on natural movements. It is designed to handle attacks by applying various amounts of pressure to the body’s meridians or energetic lines. The result causes very intense pain which destroys the attacker’s will to continue.

Hakko Denshin Ryu is regarded as a modern and peaceful self-defense art for refined humanitarians. The aim is to neutralize, control and discourage an attacker without causing permanent damage using techniques that employ minimal strength yet generate maximum efficiency. Therefore, Hakko Denshin Ryu techniques can be used immediately by anyone, young or old, male or female. Shodai Soke Ryuho Okuyama (founder of Hakko Ryu) created his system upon the belief that the successful application of technique could overcome strength.

This art teaches students to yield to the strength of assailants which allow practitioners to be gentle and loving with their attackers. The motto of Hakko Denshin Ryu Jujutsu is “No challenge, no resistance and no injury.” This motto reveals the nonviolent nature and philosophy of Hakko Denshin Ryu Jujutsu.

The art teaches self-defense while improving your health, mental focus, and discipline.

Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan we offer several jujutsu classes. Visit our classes page for more information.