The Development of the JDJ Jujutsu Grading System Part 3.3: 2nd Mon

The following is the second grading in the mon system, whose age requirements are under 12-years-old, taken from Jan de Jong: The Man, His School and His Ju Jitsu System (Jan de Jong Self Defence School, 1997).

2ND MON: BLUE AND WHITE BELT

Breakfalls (Ukemi)

Forwards roll

Backwards roll

Forwards flat

Backwards flat

Basic Blocks and Attacks (Uke and Atemi)

Middle inside block

Middle outside block

Front roundhouse kick

Body Movements (Taisabaki)

Defenders choice of attack, using pushing, pulling or grabbing block

Flowing

Entering

Entering rotation - outside

Unbalancing (Kuzushi)

Normal single wrist grip - Normal unbalancing

Same side single wrist grip - Same side unbalancing

Basic Blocks and Attacks (Uke and Atemi)

Front snap kick - Flowing - brushing block

Locking Techniques (Kansetsu Waza)

Two attackers

Normal single wrist grip - Wrist twist

Low punch - Forearm twist

You can see the same basic framework for the grading as seen and discussed in the previous post that focused on 1st mon. There have been increments or progressions, as there should be in a grading system.

Entering rotation (irimi senkai) has been added to the taisabaki section and which is the body-movement used in the previous gradings kansetsu waza section and is used in this gradings kansetsu waza section. However, the same problem exists. The demonstration of this section of the grading is as a defence in-and-of-itself and not as a prototypical irimi senkai taisbaki used in many other defences/techniques. Ditto on the techniques in the kuzushi section.

A new kansetsu waza is introduced - forearm twist (kote hineri). The absurdity of its demonstration with two attackers persists (see previous post).

The notable introduction to this grading is blocks. The basic blocks and attacks section includes two basic karate-type blocks. The body-movements (taisabaki) section refers to the defender using pushing, pulling, or grabbing blocks. The next basic blocks and attacks section includes a brushing block being used in response to a front snap kick attack.

The next post will focus on the 'dog's breakfast' that is the blocking techniques in the JDJ jujutsu grading system and which are specifically included in the mon grades. The dog's breakfast that is the concept of blocking techniques in not confined to the JDJ tradition teachings, as I explain in detail in my book on the science behind all fighting techniques.