NU Paracombatives Ju-Jutsu

Fall 2001

ParaCombatives
Newsletter

Number 16 - Fall 2001

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Nikkyu: Sidney, Iain and Roger

Jujutsu News

Sidney and Ervin are expecting their second child in April 2002.

Allen will be presenting a seminar on police arrest and search procedures at the Red Lion Pub in January. Anyone interested in more information should check www.twilighttales.com.

Eric has taken a job in Hawaii. We will expect an invitation to Hawaii in the near future for a jujutsu road trip.

Mat is currently testing with various police departments in the Chicago area and expects to get an offer from one of them very soon.

Adam has taken up residence in New York City and is enjoying the bachelor life in the Big Apple.

Updated Website Up and Running

Thanks to Iain the website has been updated. Check out the new web site at www.nujujutsu.com.

Club Yahoo Group

A Yahoo Group has been set up to facilitate communication in the club and with those who are no longer in the Chicago area. If you are interested in signing onto the Group go to groups.yahoo.com and search for NUjujutsu. If are not currently active with the club please also drop Allen Reed a note at BaronAOC@aol.com so he will recognize your email addy when Yahoo asks him to approve a new member.

Some Thoughts on the Beginning Class

by Scott

During the past summer, the advanced class and the instructors met to determine methods to overcome the obstacles created by the club's move to Blomquist. One of the major concerns was recruiting and developing beginner students. This past quarter, the club demo yielded its typical number of beginner students. By the second week, the class was half of the original size. Despite the loss of twenty students, the beginner class distinguished itself in many significant ways. The same core group of approximately sixteen students committed themselves to attending the typical Tuesday/Thursday classes. In addition, they also began attending Saturday workouts to improve their techniques. The results were very impressive. Prior to Thanksgiving, the beginner class had covered all of the material typically covered in the class. The instructors determined that the best way to continue their development, and in hopes of retaining a higher percentage of students, was to integrate the beginner class with the advanced class upon their return from Thanksgiving break. Another objective for combining the class was to reduce the intimidation factor of joining the advanced class. The current advancde class consists mostly of brown and green belt students. By integrating the classes, the beginners could get to know the advanced students, and develop some rapport with them prior to Christmas. So far, it has been successful. We had a strong beginner turn out at the last exam and post luncheon. After the exam, the beginner students began working on their own tests with the advanced students. This is significant, because the beginner class currently outnumbers the advanced class by a two to one ratio. With the current beginner class, we have some strong, young students who we hope will make the commitment to continue their development. Since I began attending the club, I do not remember a class a strong as the fall quarter of 2001.

Jujutsu Merchandise

The Technology of Ju-jutsu: Compendium of Techniques by Dr. John J. Lewis $20.00

Northwestern University Jujutsu Club Demonstration Video: Exam Techniques, 6th-1st Kyu (Two tape set) $25.00

Combat Ju-jutsu-The Lost Art by D'Arcy Rahming $25.00

Jujutsu Club t-shirts, black long sleeve (size XL only) $10.00

For mail order please add $2.00 per item ordered to cover postage. Send check or money order (sorry no credit cards) made out to Allen Reed and send to same at 4739 N. Luna, Chicago, IL 60630 Attn: Jujutsu