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What is the Juyukai?

The JuYuKai is built around the philosophy of mutual respect and life-long learning. Our practice consists of striking and throwing with both standing and ground grappling.

Where do you train?

Email me at [email protected] if you’re interested in joining our regular classes in Andover, KS. We practice with both gi and no-gi and the classes are 90 minutes long.

Juyukai Rules
  • The JuYuKai is a private group – no drop-ins, invitation only.
  • Train hard, but if you’re too rough, you’re gone.
  • Train for longevity, not for competition. 
  • Study concepts and universal movement patterns over techniques.
  • Problem-solve through timed “drills” (selective tension positional sparring with specific goal)
  • Always protect yourself and your partner. 
  • Train as much as you can but always at your own pace. 
  • If you have an injury, work around it. If you’re sick, don’t show up. 
  • Open and honest communication between members. 
  • Clean body, clean clothes, clean mats, clean mind.
  • No “1-2-3 Clap” or saying “OSS!”
  • Do your warm-ups, calisthenics, and strength work outside of class. 
  • No bowing to a photo.
  • Trust in the process.
  • Have fun. 

Mindset

Beyond The Color Of Your Belt

Posted on By Ryan Hurst

The color of one’s belt represents the person’s level within a martial art. However, rank isn’t the only measure of one as a martial artist.  Your purpose, goals, and values play a significant role in helping you become the best version of yourself on and off the mats.  For many…

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Mindset

Practicing Selective Aggression

Posted on By Ryan Hurst

Society frowns on the aggressive nature.  I argue that it is something we must cultivate and learn to master. Learning how to deal with aggression shown towards us will prepare us for when confronted by it. Conversely, tapping into our aggression and using the appropriate level of aggressiveness for the…

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