Jujitsu is one of the ancient martial arts of Japan. Historically it is the mother of modern Japanese martial arts. Nihon Jujitsu is a modern system of methods taken from many of the old schools. Most techniques are based on the use of physiological weak points to maintain control with a minimum amount of force. Striking, joint manipulation, and throwing are utilized to create a system of effective self defense. Techniques are arranged in order to maximize ease of learning and practicallity. Regular practice helps students to maintain good health, develop balance, speed, and power.

The founder and current style director of Nihon Jujitsu is Sato Shizuya, Hanshi 9th dan, and Judo Hanshi 8th dan. Sato sensei was a student of two legendary figures in classical Judo; Mifune Kuzo, 10th dan, and Ito Kazuo, 10th dan. These men were both holders of the title Meijin, or Grand Master. Master Sato was also the head assistant to Tomiki Kenji, 10th dan from 1950 to 1952. Tomiki was a master of both Aikido and Judo, and was a personal student of Kano Jigoro, the founder of Judo, and Ueshiba Morihei, the founder of Aikido.
Nihon Jujitsu rank is awarded and sanctioned by the Kokusai Budoin in Tokyo, Japan. The International Maritial Arts Federation (IMAF) was founded in 1952 as an organization to promote friendship and cooperation among leaders and enthusiasts of the Japanese Martial Arts. Among the Charter members of IMAF were many legendary figures in the martial arts, including: Mifune Kyuzo and Takano Hiromasa, both Meijin in Kendo; Otsuka Hironori, Meijin and founder of Wado-Ryu karate-do; Ueshiba Kisshomaru, son of the founder of Aikido; Shimuzu Ryuji of Kobudo; and Yamaguchi Gogen ("The Cat") of Goju-Ryu karate-do. Among the objectives of IMAF are the expansion of interest in Japanese Martial Arts, the establishment of communication, friendship, understanding, and harmony among charter member chapters, the development of the mind and bodies of members, and promotion of world peace and human growth. Kokusai Budoin, IMAF is comprised of the following divisions: Judo, Kendo, Karate-do, Aikido, Iaido, Nihon Jujitsu, Batto jutsu, Kobudo, and Kyodo. IMAF is a Budo organization that trains its members to achieve maximum efficient use of their energy and to contribute to the mutual welfare and benefit of their environment. Respect for one’s seniors, compassion for juniors and discipline in training are visible signs of the spirit of Bushido at work in the dojo. Bushido, the practice of Budo, is not limited to the dojo, however. It must be intergrated and applied to every aspect of life. True Bushido is realized through regard for one’s fellow man, dedication to honor and ultimately through one’s contribution to the community.

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