The International Federation of JU-Jutsuans, Michael DePsquale and The World Martial Arts Federation are proud to offer this certification to our fellow Martial Artist. This is an event you do not want to miss. We only have 12 spots to offer and it will be on a first come basis if you are interested do not hesitate.  At this time we have already filled 5 spots:

 The first weekend is February 9,10,11 hosted at Pence Self-Defense in Burlinton MA., the next weekend is May 18,19,20 will also be hosted at Pence Self-Defense. The Third Weekend will be September 14,15,16 hosted by New Horizen Karate in West Boylston Ma. and the fourth weekend will be December 8,9,10 yet to be hosted  for more information or any other questions call Jacqui Pence at 978-815-0761     

Yoshitsune Combat Jujutsu Certification:

This program is specifically designed for School owners and Head Instructors with documentation of their rank.

Are you tired of seeing so many certification programs, promising this and that, and everything under the sun? Did you ever look at their background?

• What Lineage do they have?
• What Rank have they actually attained?
• What System are they really teaching?
• Who truly was their Master Instructor?
• Do they still work hand and hand with the people that taught them?
• What is their history in the arts and most important of all, are they loyal to their instructor today?

• DePasquale Combat Jujutsu
For years, the most trusted name in the Martial Arts and in particular Jujutsu has been DePasquale. The power of the centuries old system of Yoshitune Jujutsu has been harnessed and the combat side of this traditional system is now available to be instructed exclusively to black belts and high ranking brown belts, whose instructors believe to be talented enough to handle cross training in another style. Adding Jujutsu to your schools curriculum is a great way to bring in additional students, and the DePasquale name. You pass that level of excellence on to your students.

Seminar Hosts & School Owners
In addition to certifications held at the Hombu, school owners have an opportunity to host their own certification at their dojo. The Host of the DePasquale Combat Jujutsu Certification will hold the Certification on 4 chosen weekends.
At the final weekend of Certification Training, you will take an IFOJJ 1st Degree Black Belt Certification Test in the DePasquale Combat Yoshitsune System.
The requirements of this test must be met to pass the exam. No Certification will be awarded until successfully passing the exam.

In addition, you will automatically become an official member in good standing in the oldest Jujutsu organization in the United States, the International Federation of Jujutsuans. If you are currently a School Owner, you will have the opportunity to become a Chartered School in the IFOJJ. Instead of attending a DePasquale Seminar, you can be teaching the combat system. You can also continue learning with the Traditional Waza, which Michael DePasquale, Sr. and his instructor, Junji Saito, taught throughout the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s and continues today, through his son Michael DePasquale, Jr.
You will also be entitled to use the IFOJJ Logo in your school and with your advertising.
The Program
The DePasquale Combat Jujutsu Certification runs in the following fashion:
4 Prescheduled Weekends – Friday / Saturday / Sunday.
20 Hours of Training included per Weekend.
At the conclusion of the 4th Weekend the Certification Test will be administered.
All attendees who complete the course and pass the required test will receive a certified diploma of completion in the Yoshitune Combat Jujutsu System.

Application of Certification: Upon Graduation, Certified Instructor will have the needed skills and be able to teach in any venue appropriate for this activity.

The Yoshitune Combat course is as follows:

Session One
1. White to Green Belt
2. Combat Kata 1 through 10
3. Combat Drills 1 through 8
4. 20 Point Blocking 1 through 12
5. Basic Falls ( Face Falls, Back Falls)
6. Combat Judo Throws
7. Street to Ground Techniques 1 through 3
Session Two
1. Green to Brown Belt
2. Combat Drills 8 through 14
3. Combat Katas 10 through 20
4. 20 Point Blocking 13 through 20
5. Basic Falls ( Forward Rolls)
6. Combat Judo throws off attacks 1 through 3
7. Street to Ground ( Chokes, Grab and Punch, Bear Hugs, Street Attacks, Knife Attacks )
8. Two Ground Grappling Techniques

Session Three
1. Combat Katas 21 through 30
2. Falling with and without Uki
3. Combat Judo throws off attacks 4 through 6
4. 20 Point Blocking into Self Defense
5. Six Street to Ground techniques utilizing locking and joint manipulation techniques

Session Four
1. Review all techniques taught above
2. Circle drills (controlled kicking and punching) and Shark Bait (Multiple Attacks using Techniques taught)
3. Black Belt test. Each individual will be tested formally.