Goshin-Ryu is the style of Ju-Jitsu that we practice: the root words reflect its origin ("body-defense style"). This technique tool-kit will allow you to have absolute, non-injurious control over your attacker[s] in a wide variety of situations, including those involving weapons. All techniques are taught for self-defense situations with a partner; there are no katas or forms practice in which you are dealing with an imaginary enemy - it's hand-on practical learning. As you progress you learn the subtle intricacies of the art and why techniques work as they do. You will learn how a woman weighing 115 lbs can control a man weighing 215 lbs - how to apply leverage against strength, Ki against disorder, experience and surprise against aggression. Learning is truly open-ended: students at the blackbelt level learn new things and new subtleties all the time - the learning-curve doesn't flatten out much. Not only will you acquire technical expertise but you will also develop a sound theoretical and philosophical background in the art - a new way to think. You will also gain a firm foundation in the legal subtleties of defending yourself in our highly litigious society. With all of this comes a steadily-increasing degree of confidence and inner tranquility.