Niseido® Ju Jitsu

Niseido® (translated as second-generation way) is a modern version of the ancient martial art of Ju Jitsu, the fighting art of the Samurai Warriors, and encompasses Nage Waza (Judo throws), Kensetsu Waza (Joint Locking), Shime Waza (chokes), Gatame Waza (ground fighting), and Goshin Jutsu (self defense). Click Here to find out what Niseido® is and what it is not.

The Niseido® Ju Jitsu philosophy as taught, promoted and promulgated by Prof. Rick Riccardi and all Niseido Ju Jitsu Instructors is that Niseido Ju Jitsu is not an art of offense, but defense. We are never the attackers, only the defenders. However, one should never take our position of non-aggression as a sign of weakness or cowardness. Because while we choose not to fight, one should not make the grave mistake of placing us in a situation whereby we will have to defend, because our defense (only if necessary) will be relentless and unforgiving.

Judo, which was founded by THE HONORABLE DR. JIGORO KANO is also a major part of our Ju Jitsu training. Randori (Judo free practice) is also a requirement. We believe that since Judo was born of Ju Jitsu, it must be returned to Ju Jitsu for Ju Jitsu to remain strong and scientific. Dr. Jigoro Kano was also a Ju Jitsu master and he used both the TENSHIN SHINYO RYU and the KITO RYU schools of Ju Jitsu as the foundation stones for his system which he called JUDO.

We encourage all of our students to participate in both Judo and Karate tournaments whenever the opportunity arises. It is important that all students of Niseido® fully understand all aspects of the other Martial Arts.