Meets Mondays 7-9m in Johnson Center Wrestling Room (Rm 142). Open to ABQ residents and UNM students, faculty and staff; participants must hold rank in jujutsu or a related martial art. Sign up in person through UNM Rec Services, Johnson Center ($45 for students, $65 for ABQ residents). Class begins August 30th, 2010.

About The UNM Club And Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu Professor Yiannakis founded Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu, a classically based martial art, at the University of Connecticut in 1982-83. Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu is a holistic, comprehensive system of unarmed combat and self defense and due to its battlefield origins may be described as the original integrated "mixed" martial art. The system has a basis, in form and philosophy, in Koryu Bujutsu (classical martial arts) but as an evolved system it may be best described as a modern martial art that adheres strictly to its classical moorings. Unlike most classical, or classically-based systems for which randori does not play a central role, the art stresses the development of effective combative skills by training students in live sparring situations (randori) in distance, close quarter and ground fighting contexts. Such forms of training develop sustained focused concentration, superior coordination and timing and create for students a high degree of realism that set routines and repetition training alone (a central feature of most classical systems) cannot provide. However, the purpose of such intensive training is not to make students violent. The goal is to empower them so that they may walk away with confidence, if that is deemed the appropriate response at the time. An effective martial artist is an empowered individual. And an empowered individual has the confidence to make choices and decide whether to engage in violence, or to contain/defuse a situation by other means. Thus, in the modern world an empowered martial artist is a type of person who, by having many options can make the choice to avoid/prevent violence, or when the situation demands can save himself/herself and others. The unempowered individual has no such options or choices! In developing the system the Founder integrated the traditions of the old, with the best of the new, to form a budo system that serves: (1) As a personal discipline, (2) as a way of life, (3) as an effective combative/self defense system, (4) as a pathway to empowerment, and (5) as a path to self actualization (the ultimate goal of the system) in the physical, psychological and spiritual domains. The class/club includes both male and female students and guest participation is encouraged. Our workouts are on Tues/Thurs 4.00 - 5.45pm (in Auxiliary Gym, Johnson Center) and Mondays 7-9pm (in Wrestling Room #142, Johnson Center) on the UNM Campus in Albuquerque, NM. We also have special seminars/workouts for intermediate/advanced students every other Saturday from 1-3.15pm at Sandia Judo Club (Acoma SE) Head Instructor And Current Soke of Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu Dr. Andrew Yiannakis is the Founder and current Soke of Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu. He also holds a 7th Dan in Jujutsu (USJJF/USMAF) and a 6th Dan in Traditional Kodokan Judo. Former student of Ashida sensei; studied at various clubs in England and at the Renshuden in London, and at clubs in San Jose, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Brockport and Albuquerque. He was also a former collegiate judo competitor in England. Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu is officially recognized by the USJJF/USMAF and the Jujitsu Division of the USJA.

The System of Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu Jujutsu: A Definition Press Coverage, News and Information Essays/Articles/Dictionaries Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu Black Belts Photo Gallery Some Former Students Free Reference Lists (see MARTIAL ARTS (#6, #27) Wa Shin Ryu Clubs and Affiliates Links To Important Martial Arts Sites Equipment Suppliers Prof. Yiannakis - Other Activities/Research/Info IN MEMORIAM

NOTE: Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu is affiliated with the American Traditional Jujutsu Association (ATJA), the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF), the American Jujitsu Association and the United States Judo Association- Jujitsu Division (USJA)

SEMINARS/DEMONSTRATIONS: We put on free demonstrations and give clinics and workshops for law enforcement, the military and security agencies. We also specialize in teaching Power Takedowns and Transitioning Techniques for fighters in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA. Call Dr. Andrew Yiannakis for information (864-650-7701) or drop us a line at: ayiann@unm.edu

You can reach us at: ayiann@unm.edu