Jiu Jitsu - or the Gentle Art as it is sometimes known - is widely regarded as the Father of Martial Arts because it encompasses such forms as JUDO, HAPKIDO, SHORIJI-KEMPO, AIKIDO, BJJ, and some systems of KARATEDO, which all took root from JIU JITSU. These include CHOKE LOCKS, BONE LOCKS, GRAPPLING, PALMING, PRESSURE POINT STRIKING, THROWS and EXPLOSIVE MOVEMENTS of DEFENCE. The ability to use No
n Lethal control and restraint techniques to disarm and detain assailants with minimum force and maximum efficiency makes Jiu Jitsu an easy choice for POLICE, PRISON OFFICERS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND SECURITY PROFESSIONALS around the world . The Head Instructor Professor Dave Millar, an internationally recognised 8th Degree Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu,
has been with Martial Arts for over 45years giving him a wealth of knowledge and experience to call from. Prof Millar receiving all of these Dan grades from world renown GRANDMASTER PROFESSOR STEVE HEREMAIA, a 10th Degree Master of JiuJitsu, one of only two GRANDMASTERS in New Zealand. He is the recipiant of both the Canadian and American JiuJitsu Associations Distinguished Service Award for the Services to the Art. He is also Cofounder and President of the NZMartial Arts Hall of Fame and was himself inducted in the year 2000. In 2002 along with 10 other New Zealanders was inducted into the Australasian and World Karate Union Halls of Fame. He has also worn the Silver Fern on a number of occassions representing New Zealand as a Fighter, Selector and Coach.
