Kyo Rioku Jutsu

Kyo Rioku Jutsu, or Kyo Rioku is martial art introduced by Sensei Terry Shepherd in 1993. The style combines techniques from Goshin-Kai Jiu-Jitsu, Nihon Jiu-Jitsu, Ninjutsu, and Karate. The emphasis on grappling techniques means the style is well suited to bouncers and law enforcement, although the common-sensical philosophy, adaptable approach and the inclusion of versatile strikes make for a highly efficient self defence system.
Style Name
"Jutsu" is Japanese for "Art" or "Style" and is associated with the combative or defence based styles, as opposed to "Do" (as in as 'Karate-Do' or 'Kendo') which is more generally aligned with sporting or competitive arts. There is some debate as to the translation of "Kyo Rioku". The Japanese is directly translated as "co-operation", "power" or "strength", although it used in martial contexts to mean "pure" or "quintessence".
Characteristics
A combination of wrist, arm, shoulder and leg locks are combined with throws, sweeps, escapes, strikes and ground-work. Unlike competitive striking arts such as Kick-boxing, Tae-Kwon-Do and many forms of Karate, Kyo Rioku Jutsu exponents practice continuation of technique until a threat is neutralised. This usually involves taking the opponent to the ground at the earliest opportunity, while remaining in standing control of the arm or wrist.
Techniques are catagorized under one of four elements. Water techniques are soft, fluid and flowing, usually involving forward and backward movements that are likened to tides. Earth techniques are hard, solid techniques often requiring strength. Fire techniques are performed fast and wind techniques primarily utilise evasion.

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