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Head Instructor and Ryu Founder: Shinan Hector Negron – Founder of the San Yama Bushi Ryu Kaiden – Miyama Ryu Ju-Jutsu Go-Dan – Kodokan Judo, USJA Ju-Jutsu Instructors: Dai Shihan David Colon – Kaiden – Ju- Jutsu, Sho-Dan – Kodokan Judo, USJA Shihan Vincent Brusco – Kaiden – Ju-Jutsu Shihan Jose A. Garcia – Kaiden Ju-Jutsu, Sho-Dan – Kodokan Judo, USJA Shihan Jose Alvarado – Kaiden Ju-Jutsu, Sho-Dan – Kodokan Judo, USJA Shihan Nicholas Harrison – Kaiden Ju-Jutsu Shihan Mark Sternefeld – Kaiden Ju-Jutsu Shihan Junior Negron – Kaiden Ju-Jutsu, Ni-Dan – Kodokan Judo, USJA Shihan Dante Renzi – Kaiden Ju-Jutsu Judo Instructors: Sensei Regilio Van Eer – Yo-Dan, USJA Sensei Phil Gass – Ni-Dan, USJA Sensei Junior Negron – Ni-Dan, USJA Sensei Chris Donovan – Sho-Dan, USJA Sensei Gabriel Mancuso – Sho-Dan, USJA Tae Kwon Do Instructors: Sabonim Francisco Sanchez Kyosanim Ricardo Thomas Shotokan Karate Instructors: Sensei Francisco Sanchez – 5th Dan Police Tactics: Shihan Jose Alvarado – Kaiden Ju-Jutsu, Sho-Dan – Kodokan Judo, USJA

JU-JUTSU

(also jujitsu, jujutsu, ju jitsu, or jiu jitsu) (“Gentle Art”) A generic term applied to numerous systems of combat, which are not at all similar in appearance or techniques. It is often erroneously referred to as unarmed fighting techniques; however, though stressing unarmed combat, it also employs a variety of weapons. Additionally, it employs various methods of kicking, striking, kneeling, throwing, chocking, bone & joint locking, as well as controlling an adversary. Jujutsu is also the basis for two eclectic Japanese systems, Judo and Aikido.Learn More…

Beginners – Intermediate- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00pm – 9:30pm

Advanced – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00pm – 9:30pm

All Levels – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:15am – 11:00am; Saturdays, 1:30pm – 3:00pm

JUDO

Judo takes from jujutsu (“Gentle Way”) An eclectic system developed from Jujutsu, by Jigoro Kano in 1882. It is a budo form that stresses physical education, and mental discipline. Judo tactics depend upon the correct method and time to yield or resist an opponent. Kano’s system employs a variety of throws, grappling, bone locking and strangling techniques, under defined rules of implementation. Currently, Judo has grown to emphasize its contest or sportive elements. Learn More…

Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm;

Saturdays from 11:00am -12:30pm

MMA

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, from a variety of other combat sports.  Learn More…

Fridays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm

TAE KWON DO

(also spelled taekwondo, taekwon-do, or taegwondo) is a martial art originating in Korea. An amalgamation of Chinese, Japanese, and traditional Korean fighting styles, taekwondo has become the world’s most commonly practiced martial art, and is the national sport of Korea as well as an Olympic sporting event. In Korean, derived from hanja, tae means “to strike or smash with the foot”; kwon means “to strike or smash with the hand”; and do means “as a way of life”. As with many other martial arts, taekwondo is a combination of combat technique, self-defense, sport, exercise, entertainment, and philosophy. Learn More…

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm – 6:15pm and from 6:15pm-7:30pm;

Saturdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm

SHOTOKAN KARATE

literally, the house of pine waves, is a school of karate, reflecting the style of the initial students (including his son, Yoshitaka) of master Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957). “Shoto” was the pen name Gichin Funakoshi used in his poetry, which means “pine waves” ([1], pg. 85), while “kan” means house. Hence “shotokan” was the name of the hall where he trained his students. Training is usually divided into three sections: kihon or “basics”, kumite or “sparring”, and kata (forms or patterns of moves). Shotokan techniques in kihon and kata are characterised by deep, long stances which provide stability, powerful movements and also helps strengthen the legs. Strength and power are often demonstrated instead of slower, more flowing motions. Learn More…

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30pm – 9:30pm

RARE

R.A.R.E. (RAPE AWARENESS & RESISTANCE EDUCATION): is a program that teaches self-defense tactics and techniques for women. R.A.R.E. not only focuses on physical defense training, but also stresses awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45pm – 7:45pm

POLICE TACTICS

POLICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS: The role of defensive tactics in law enforcement and corrections is to assist the officer in performance of arrest and restraint, and to increase the margin of safety for both the officer and the suspect. Defensive tactics charge the officer with protecting others as well as themselves. Students are taught the best way to use the tools they are provided with on the job and how to improvise when those tools are not within reach. This class is offered to police officers, border patrol, homeland security, and general security personnel.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:15am – 11:00am

Private lessons available upon request.

After diligent and dedicated study, he obtained his black belt in Ju-Jutsu and began teaching at the school, soon after becoming head Ju-Jutsu instructor. Soon after, he earned his black belt in Judo and became an active judo competitor. In 1981 he obtained the rank of Kaiden, and became Head Instructor of the Ryu (equivalent to 9th/10th Dan) in Miyama Ryu Ju-Jutsu.

The San Yama Bushi Ryu and San Yama Bushi School of Judo and Ju-Jutsu was formally introduced in 1985 by Shihan Hector Negron. Shihan Negron began his martial arts training in Puerto Rico at the age of 12, studying Kempo Karate. In 1971, at the age of 19, he moved from Puerto Rico to the Bronx, New York. After visiting a number of schools, he encountered Shinan Antonio Pereira and the Tremont School of Judo and Ju-Jutsu. There he began studying Judo and Ju-Jutsu under the tutelage of Shinan Pereira, while also continuing to train in Karate.

In 1986, Shihan Negron parted from the hombu dojo in the Bronx and founded his own dojo in Mt. Vernon, New York where he began teaching a more expansive version of the combat Ju-Jutsu he learned and taught in the Bronx. He named this new Ryu, San Yama Bushi, meaning “Three Mountain Warrior.” As founder of this new Ryu, the Board of Directors unanimously bestowed upon Shihan Negron the title of Shinan, meaning “Founder.” By 1999, Shinan Negron’s following became such that the need for a new dojo was clearly at hand. Shinan Negron moved his dojo to New Rochelle, New York where members of the Ryu now train in a 6,000 square foot dojo.

Today, Shinan Negron continues to train individuals from every walk of life, from active police officers whose duties place them in peril, to college students looking to maintain physical and mental edge over those they may encounter in hostile situations.

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