Jaribu System martial arts Self Defense

10/02/2026

Safe, Responsible Self‑Defense

Confidence Without Aggression

Your child learns:

• Awareness before action
• De‑escalation before engagement
• Controlled, decisive responses
• Heightened Awareness of his surrounding

They also gain an age‑appropriate understanding of legal culpability and why self‑defense must be responsible, ethical, and quick enough to end danger safely.

This training protects your child physically and prepares them to make wise decisions under pressure.

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09/30/2026

Professional Adult Version (Clear, Responsible, Authority‑Driven)

For professional adults, self‑defense is not simply a physical skill — it is a disciplined practice that integrates awareness, judgment, and controlled action. Many people first encounter martial arts through media like Miyagi‑Do or Demon Slayer, but real training requires a shift from cinematic imagination to practical, legally informed application.

Professionals operate in environments where decisions carry consequences. Understanding how society interprets self‑defense culpability is essential. This is why our training emphasizes a quick, definitive response that neutralizes the threat while supporting a safe, controlled aftermath. The goal is not aggression — it is clarity, efficiency, and the ability to return home without escalating the situation.

Our instruction is structured, intentional, and aligned with the expectations placed on responsible adults. When we teach, we teach — with precision, accountability, and respect for the realities you may face at work, in public, or in leadership roles. This approach empowers you to act decisively, maintain situational control, and make choices that lead to positive outcomes whether confronting one aggressor or multiple.

We train this way because every session is preparation for the real test: your ability to protect yourself and uphold the standards of professionalism even under pressure.

09/30/2026

Young man of 12 during his first month of classes is certainly learning how to level up his observation game. Additionally , he surely has what we called “heart” back in the day. I think that’s mostly because as a teacher, I take the time to listen and discover where he is and teach him from that perspective. His understanding and trust makes the way for him to go with the instruction. Using the other brother while much larger in frame, allows for the exploration of mechanics of the system. Cameron is appreciative as well. Welcome to the Honbu young Man,Aiden! The next segment shows more growth and afterthought in the learning process. Jaribu System Martial Arts

Where Pre‑Teens Grow Strong, Focused & Confident

A disciplined, culturally rooted martial arts system that builds character, awareness, and responsible self‑defense skills.
Guided by Shidoshi Joseph Sessum, Founder & Grandmaster

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— Why Jaribu Works for Pre‑Teens

The Right Training at the Right Age

Pre‑teens are developing focus, emotional control, and social responsibility. Jaribu training strengthens these skills through structured movement, clear expectations, and real‑world logic.

They learn to distinguish entertainment (like Miyagi‑Do or Demon Slayer) from authentic martial arts that build discipline and maturity and decision making through awareness and outcome.

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09/18/2026

No this is not Chinese Kung fu stick training..it is Jaribu System Jo Stick training. We have several Kata that we practice. The Kata will not be posted on social media. I will however post some technique. If you’re interested , feel free to engage with a comment. The Jaribu system is alive and well under the charge of the 10th iteration of the training, Oh. Don’t know that phrase, I’ve been training in the system since 1964 which is 5 years before there was a system. If you were training and didn’t know about these things , much has been hidden from you.

05/31/2026

New!!! Discussions held on Skool! I invite you to skool via our new url.

integrated martial arts form “Jaribu”. Discipline , strategic thinking, selfdefense & fitness improves life choices by standing up to challenges

04/13/2026

Doing a bit of one to one training with one of the members. Who was then 57years of age but was a student of mine in New York in Queensvillage at my Dojo there.He started in 1979 and left in84. I left the business in sept 95 . In 2019 when i opened the Dojo on Douglas Blvd ,He was living in Minton due north about 2hrs. So He traveled from there to Dville for class both in Group and sometimes some extra training. I am the head instructor and Aikijujitsu is one of the ingredients integrated into our defensive movement as is American Boxing for the past 50 Plus years. The Dojo teaches patience, weight and power management, timing and striking to pressure point targets. It is not taught at a tournament Karate. All of our training is reality based.He is learning the cooperations of his partner. Once he learns the holds , the timing, the angle then we can insert resistance. After that we inject chaos so that changes the attack because the intent and aggression is different. That teaches you to learn to overcome sudden movements and other unanticipated actions. Including getting overwhelmed. All of this happens in real combat. Resilience ,timing, the right tools at the right time is key.

04/13/2026

We are constantly building, evolving,meeting challenges!

01/26/2026

I chanced upon some history falling out of one one my reference books . I wonder how many remember this? If you do and you were with us share a memory.