Jujitsu Program – New Breed Life Arts Association
New Breed Life Arts teaches a disciplined, practical, and culturally rooted form of Jujitsu designed to build strength, confidence, and real‑world self‑defense skills. Our system blends traditional Japanese grappling with the Kushinda Ryu martial arts lineage, creating a complete training experience for youth and adults in Harlem.
What Is Jujitsu?
Jujitsu is a martial art focused on:
- Joint locks
- Throws
- Takedowns
- Ground control
- Submissions
- Defensive counters
It teaches students how to use leverage, technique, and timing rather than brute strength — making it ideal for all ages and body types.
Our Jujitsu Style
New Breed Life Arts teaches a hybrid Jujitsu system influenced by:
- Traditional Japanese Jujitsu
- Kushinda Ryu Martial Arts
- Shotokan & Goju principles
- Modern self‑defense applications
- Grappling fundamentals
- Street‑safe defensive techniques
This system is built for real‑world protection, discipline, and personal development.
What Students Learn
- Breakfalls & safe landing
- Joint locks & control techniques
- Hip throws, sweeps, and takedowns
- Ground grappling & escapes
- Submission fundamentals
- Defensive counters against grabs & holds
- Situational awareness
- Confidence under pressure
Training is progressive, safe, and structured for beginners through advanced students.
Why Jujitsu Matters
Jujitsu builds:
- Discipline
- Mental focus
- Balance & coordination
- Confidence
- Self‑control
- Respect
- Physical strength
- Real self‑defense ability
It is one of the most complete martial arts for personal protection and character development.
Instructor Lineage
The Jujitsu program is guided by the teachings and philosophy of:
Grand Master Kushinda Lamarr Thornton Founder of Kushinda Ryu Martial Arts Systems 9th Dan Shotokan Karate Multi‑discipline black belt (Goju, Ju‑Jitsu, Kendo, Korean Karate) Hall of Fame inductee Harlem martial arts leader for 40+ years
His approach blends grappling, striking, discipline, and cultural awareness into a unified system.
Class Schedule
Jujitsu Training: Integrated into our martial arts program Evenings & weekends Youth & adult sessions available
For exact times, contact us directly.
Who Can Join?
The Jujitsu program is open to:
- Youth (ages 6+)
- Teens
- Adults
- Beginners
- Intermediate martial artists
- Students seeking real self‑defense
- Actors & stunt performers (for action training)
Everyone trains at their own pace with guidance from experienced instructors.
Safety First
All Jujitsu training is supervised and taught with strict safety protocols:
- Controlled partner drills
- Proper breakfall training
- No unsafe submissions for beginners
- Protective gear when needed
- Respect‑based training environment
Safety and discipline are the foundation of every class.
Location
New Breed Life Arts Association 233 West 135th Street, Basement New York, NY 10030 Harlem, NY
Contact to Join
Call or text: 917‑743‑4365