Goshin Kenpo Jutsu means "Practical Self-Defence Fighting Methods". This style is NOT a combat sport, the training methods and the reasons for practicing it are different to fighting in a ring or cage under controlled conditions, the vast majority of martial artists and combat sports people do not know the difference between combat sport and self-defence.

 

Goshin Kenpo Jutsu has roots in Japanese Jujutsu and Zen Buddhist Temple Boxing from a time when traditional martial arts were complete systems of combat not splintered groups specialising in only one method of fighting.

 

In self-defence, awareness leading to avoidance is the preferred tactic but where physical contact is unavoidable Goshin Kenpo Jutsu uses a mix of striking and grappling methods to deal with common assault situations, inlcuding armed opponents and multiple attackers.

 

Working at ALL combat ranges the style effortlessly switches between striking and grappling methods where necessary to quickly end the encounter. To survive and escape is the main aim, defeating the opponent purely to boost the ego is not necessary.

 

Surviving conflict and maintaining your health is the true goal of Goshin Kenpo Jutsu.