Martial-Arts Styles

Gasan Ryu Kenpo™

The primary style of martial arts taught at Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense™ is Gasan Ryu™ Kenpo.  Gasan Ryu™ (Moon-Mountain style) is a practical, efficient, and easy to learn system that incorporates the kicking and punching of Karate, the throws, locks and matt-work of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, the explosive striking power of Kenpo, and the hand techniques of western boxing.  (View the Gasan Ryu™ video preview).  It is an offshoot of the Hawaiian system of Kajukenbo and Nick Cerio's Kenpo.

The training consists of practice in the following areas:

●  Punching, kicking, striking, blocking and stance fundamentals
●  Break falls, shoulder rolls, take-downs, sweeps and throws
●  Self defense against grabbing attacks
●  Self defense against punching attacks
●  Self defense against weapon attacks (stick, knife, gun)
●  Empty hand kata and weapon kata (Bo, Kama, Sai, Japanese Sword, Chinese Staff)
●  Stand-up sparring (free fighting) and grappling and matt-work
●  History, terminology, and philosophy of the Martial Arts

Check out the Full Curriculum through Black Belt

Gasan Ryu™ Kenpo will give you a well rounded system of self defense that you can tailor to your own needs and interests.  It was developed by Dr Nick Chamberlain after 25 years of training with some of the world's best Martial Arts instructors. 

Come and join us for a FREE introductory class and try out our great classes!  Classes are held 6 days a week, see the adult or children's schedule.

To see video clips of Kenpo Techniques go here.         

Tuition is $135/month
 

Jiyushinkai Aikido

Dojo Cho Bill Parker, Head Instructors: Will Schutt, Bill Parker, David Bedard

In Japanese, Aikido literally means "the way of blending energy."  Aikido teaches us to efficiently use energy to blend with and then subdue an opponent or attacker.  Unlike other martial arts that utilize kicks, punches or joint locks, we focus on using kuzushi (off-balancing) and blending movements to manage an opponent's aggressive intent so they are no longer a threat.  Size is not an issue, as even the smallest person is able to apply any technique on the largest person.

Learn more about our particular style of Aikido by visiting the Jita Kyoei website. 

Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons, see the class schedule here

For more general information about aikido visit Aikiweb and the Aikido FAQ.

For specific questions about classes or programs contact us here.

Some photos of recent events, etc.

Tuition is $135/month.

 

Kodokan Judo - CSSD Tamura Judo Program

The CSSD Tamura Judo Program™ is named after sensei Vince Tamura, the highest ranked Judoka in the United States (seen to the left), and the teacher to most of our Judo instructors.  The program consists of two classes per week and is overseen by Sensei Jim Webb.

The class is team taught by senseis Bill Parker and Kamil Kuroda.  The program utilizes the USJA curriculum for both juniors and adults.

Sensei Jim Webb (a USJA 7th degree Black Belt, kneeling on the left) directs the program.   If you are new to Judo, this class will give you the fundamentals you need to succeed in Judo.  If you have experience or prior training, then this class will help you to perfect your skills and technique under a master instructor.  Testing is done on a quarterly basis with information here on requirements, costs, etc.

Sensei Kamil Kuroda has 30 years in Judo and brings a warm, capable teaching style to the class.  This is a traditional Kodokan Judo program following USJA guidelines. 

The picture to the right shows Jim Bregman, Olympic medalist in the 1963 games and past president of the United States Judo Association/USJA, throwing our technical advisor and instructor Jim Webb (the past president of the USJA).  The picture was taken during sensei Tamura's promotion ceremony to Kudan (9th degree Black belt) in 2004 at the Chamberlain Studios headquarters dojo.

Class meet Tuesday and Thursday from 6- 7:30pm
Tuition is $135/month
 

Heike-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu

We are very pleased to be able to offer a Heike-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu class here at the headquarters dojo.  The instructor is Sensei Bill Parker, who was Dr. Chamberlain's first HRJJ instructor under Vince Tamura.  The program is overseen by Sensei Jim Webb, the senior Heike-Ryu student of the systems founder, Sensei Vince Tamura (shown to the right, throwing Adam Martin during a seminar at our dojo).

Since the death of sensei Vince Tamura, Jim Webb, sensei is the head of Heike Ryu, by the authority of the founder.

The style is a throwing (Judo) based system of self defense which also includes striking, submissions and matt work.

Heike-Ryu Black Belts, from left to right: Sensei's Nick Chamberlain and Bill Parker, in the red belt is Sensei Tamura, then Sensei's Jim Webb, Adam Martin, and Jim Riddle. 

The class covers the full Heike-Ryu syllabus from beginner through advanced training. 
Click here for the Heike-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu syllabus in PDF format from white to Black Belt. 
Click on the Adobe Acrobat Reader button to the right to get a copy of the free reader.  

Promotion & Testing is conducted three times per year, information is here.

The history of the Taira Clan and the "Tale of the Heike" is summarized with artwork from the period by Dan McKee.

 

Common Sense Self-Defense Video Series By Vince Tamura Available as a set of 3 Video tapes or CD-ROMS Volume 1:  Basic Fundamentals AVI video, 15 frames per sec; sharp, clear full screen capability. Introduction - Warmup - Falling - Nature's Arsenal -Throwing Techniques - Hip Techniques - Foot Techniques - Hand Techniques - Sacrifice Techniques - Choking Techniques - Joint Locks - Fist Attacks - Kicking Attacks -Purse Snatcher. Volume 2:  Unarmed and Weapon Attacks MPEG video, 30 frames per sec; sharp, clear full screen capability.  Introduction; Front Attacks: Handshakes, Wrist Grabs, Grabs Both Wrists, Lapel Grabs, Hair Grabs, One Hand Shove, Two Hand Shove, One Hand Choke, Two Hand Choke, Over Arm Bear Hug, Under Arm Bear Hug, Front Head Lock, Side Head Lock; Taking Out a Big Man; Rear Attacks: Rear Chokes, Over Arm Rear Bear Hug, Under Arm Rear Bear Hug, Full Nelson, Half Nelson, Hair Grab, Strong Arm, Hammer Lock. Volume 3:  Grappling Tactics MPEG video, 30 frames per sec; sharp, clear full screen capability.  Introduction; Attacker Up - Defender Down: attacker closes in, defender on back, choke holds, defender on back, attacker straddles, attacker on side, attacker overhead; Attacker down - Defender Up: attacker on back, sitting along side, on chest position, above the head, defender on stomach, attacker on back, attacker on stomach, defender on back, defender at head, defender at side These tapes are available from Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense for $60/set of 3 VHS tapes or set of three CD-ROM's (not DVD's)

This class can be added as your second class time per week, or included as part of the unlimited class package

Click on the yellow Heike Ryu patch to the left, to go to the official website run by sensei Webb.
 

Class meets concurrently with the Judo class on Tuesday and Thursday from 6- 7:30pm
Tuition is $135/month
 

Aiki Ju-Jutsu

On Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and most Fridays from 7-8:30pm, Shihan Dan Nolan teaches a dynamic class in Aiki Ju-Jutsu.  This system is an exciting combination of throwing, joint locking and grappling techniques. 

Shihan Nolan has been teaching Martial Arts for over 20 years. 
He is a 6th Degree Black Belt (see his Bio under Instructors).

The pictures show Shihan working with one of his instructors, Shihan Schellas Hyndman.