Founder
Soke Bryan Cheek
Founder and Creator of Jukoshin Ryu International
Jukoshin Ryu Jiu Jitsu – 10th Dan
Jukoshin Ryu JiuJitsu was created and founded by Soke Bryan Cheek 10th Dan in September 2003.
A culmination of over 60 years experience of various combative systems.
Jukoshin Ryu is a modern self defence style based on realistic and practical techniques, that can be adopted by all students, regardless of size, age or gender.
Jukoshin Ryu is a complete system of over 700 techniques, giving the student many different options with which to defend themselves, whatever their situation.
Soke Bryan Cheek has travelled and taught his unique system in many countries around the world, teaching a wide variety of students from children to Law Enforcement and Special forces units.
Ranks / Titles within the Jukoshin Ryu System
Soke – Head of Style
Shihan – Chief Instructor
Hanshi – Professor
Kyôshi – Assistant Professor
Renshi – Polished Expert
Sensei – Teacher
Yudansha – Black Belt
Sempai – Senior Coloured Grade
Mudansha – Coloured Belt Grade
With it’s emphasis on the 5 S’s – Skill – Speed – Stamina – Suppleness – Strength, this system appeals to students that require a self defence strategy that really works.
Jukoshin Ryu also provides a variety of techniques second to none, which enables all types of student the ability to succeed, and to become proficient in this combat art.
Throws – Locks – Pressure Points – Strikes – Kicks – Grappling and weapons training are all inclusive in the vast syllabus available with many traditional techniques, which have been tried and tested, and also many modern combat forms, which make this style progressive yet proven.
A uniform standard of training around the world is required of all participants within Jukoshin Ryu, with particular emphasis on all Dan gradings.
These are monitored and controlled by the Jukoshin Ryu Technical Committee and its apponinted Grading Officers. The Technical Com.itte consists of y High Ranking Masters of the Jukoshin Ryu System, ensuring a worldwide standard at Black Belt level.
Code of Conduct for Technical Representatives
As representatives of Jukoshin Ryu International, we must be aware that our behaviour reflects directly upon our Martial Art, our association, our individual dojos and, of course, upon ourselves.
We must constantly strive to present our chosen lifestyle in the best possible way. Too often, we see Martial Artists portrayed as little more than street fighters and thugs. We, who are part of the élite, know better. Our chosen path combines, in some cases, a lifetime of dedication, study, hard work and sacrifice. Our responsibilities, to our Senseis, our students, our families and to the general public are not to be taken lightly. We demand the best and we give our best!
Jukoshin Ryu International - Code of Conduct
- The safety of all who study with us is paramount.
- Treat all you encounter with respect.
- Respect yourself and your art.
- Set and maintain a high standard of discipline for yourself and your students.
- Maintain a clean, safe and friendly environment for practicing your art.
- The Technical Representative of any country is the voice of Jukoshin Ryu in that country.
- Jukoshin Ryu members must not undertake seminars or teaching activities in a foreign country without consulting with the appointed Jukoshin Representative for that country.
- All seminars/activities presented under the Jukoshin Ryu International banner must be authorised and cleared through both the home nation’s official representative, and the Jukoshin Ryu Executive Council.
- Failure to follow the Code/Protocol could result in dismissal from Jukoshin Ryu International.
- Soke Bryan Cheek or his appointed representative’s retain the matters within the organisation
For Information concerning upcoming activities in a specific country please refer to that member’s website.
Questions or comments should be addressed directly to Soke Bryan Cheek.