Ohio's most experienced, most comprehensive training in Jujitsu and self-defense, period! By the only instructor trained in Japan and South America. Our classes cost HALF or less what others charge. We teach in existing community facilities, and offer classes at reasonable rates for the benefit of the public. We hold year-round group and private classes and monthly seminars on a wide range of topics. Currently, all classes are held in Willoughby and Kirtland, just 20 minutes east of downtown Cleveland. All aspects of training are optional and NO Previous Experience is Needed. Students can register for any or all classes or seminars as they choose.

To get an idea of the scope of our training,  see over 250 pictures at Tetsudokan Jujitsu International at  www.facebook.com/Tetsudokan.Jujitsu, on this site, and at  www.Fox8.cityvoter.com Hotlist (Best Martial Arts, voted Top 10 two years in a row). For details on group or private classes, or upcoming seminars, contact us at jstrans1@yahoo.com. 

Our next SEMINAR is The Art of HanboJutsu (3-Foot Staff), March 4th, 2012, Sunday, 10am - 12noon, at the Browning Center in Willoughby:

Hanbojutsu has long been an important element of Jujitsu and Ninjitsu training, as well as a highly regarded martial art in its own right. Because of its smaller length, the hanbo (half-staff or 3-foot staff) can easily be used within confined areas. It is an excellent weapon to keep in your car or at home for personal defense. Both ends, as well as the entire length of the hanbo, can be used to deflect, block, strike, lock, or choke an assailant.

It is effective against unarmed attackers, multiple attackers, and attackers armed with club or knife. Practice exciting drills to become comfortable in handling the hanbo. Learn easy-to-remember combination techniques you can practice at home by yourself to quickly improve your speed and ability. An approved hanbo is required for the seminar. You may bring your own, or rent or purchase one at a reduced price the day of the seminar (We suggest you reserve a hanbo with the instructor at jstrans1@yahoo.com). NO Prior Experience Needed.

To Register, Call Willoughby Parks and Recreation at 440-953-4200. Fee is just $25, $20 Willoughby residents. Paid spectators are allowed. Also see details below under Willoughby class.  

CLASSES are held  in Willoughby on   Thursday evenings, and at Lakeland College on Tuesday evenings, and  Saturday mornings (separate, non-credit classes). You can register for any or all classes . Early registration, for classes or seminars, is recommended. 

Next  WILLOUGHBY class runs Feb. 16 - Mar. 29, 2012 (Thursdays, 6:45-8PM), and is held at the Browning Center located at 38032 Brown Ave. (off Rt 20/Euclid Ave.), Willoughby, OH 44094. Extensive class, seminar and Jujitsu background info is viewable in online brochure at www.willoughbyohio.com/rec_dept (Willoughby Parks & Recreation).  Call 440-953-4200 to register or for more details.

Next LAKELAND classes run Mar. 17 - May 5, 2012 (Saturdays, 10-11:30AM), and Mar. 20 - May 15, 2012 (Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00PM). Lakeland Community College (LCC) is located at 7700 Clocktower Drive (Main Campus), Kirtland, OH 44094 (at I-90 & Rt. 306). To register or for more info: Call 440-525-7116 or 1-800-589-8520, or go to www.lakelandcc.edu/ce. Search Noncredit Classes, then Sports, Rec. and Fitness, then Martial Arts.

 A uniform and all aspects of training are optional. We personalize the instruction for you. Jujitsu training, like real self-defense and life, should not be one-size-fits-all. We teach real Jujitsu, real traditional martial arts. Try out a 2-hour Sunday seminar, or a class for just six or seven weeks. NO contracts or lengthy commitments. NO prior experience or overpriced uniforms required. Students can attend any or all classes. Take your pick. You are always welcome to make up missed classes during each session. 

We've been teaching for over 30 years in Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga and Summit Counties, including at Lakeland College for over 10 years (Continuing Education). Countless students and instructors from all over Northeast Ohio and the Midwest, as well as from across the nation and overseas, have come to us for Jujitsu, self-defense, grappling and weapons' instruction. 

My teacher and friend of 30 years is a retired Japanese police captain and chief instructor of Jujitsu and Taihojutsu (Japanese Police Arresting Art; police self-defense or defensive tactics is NOT Taihojutsu). That long association causes us to teach in a realistic and straightforward manner. No fluff, no flying side kicks or overly complicated maneuvers that will land you on your butt. We stick to business.  

Our training is based on the latest, most scientific, most widely researched training methods available - 100% pure, authentic, original, battleground-tested and proven JUJITSU. No Johnny-come-lately wanna-bes. Some techniques stay the same because they work, time and again. Others are modified and improved to meet changing conditions. Real Jujitsu is a constantly evolving art that remains at the forefront of real self-protection . Techniques change - principles and concepts of combat remain the same. 

The essence of Jujitsu training is about personal survival and self-defense, and perfecting your technique and yourself as a human being . Get a hold now of fun, safe, exciting and realistic training in the world's most effective form of self-defense. Strengthen your mind, body and spirit as you gain greater confidence than ever before. Get in shape, lose weight, and have fun learning a useful skill that will serve you throughout your life. We provide you with unique training with extraordinary results! Absolutely NOTHING is held back. Others can't teach what they don't know. We offer you an experience, not just mindless repetition. Don't settle for less! Join a totally friendly group where newcomers are always welcome. Come train with us today! 

Our Meetup Group:  Tetsudokan Jujitsu encourages you to become involved in our discussions, training or other planned events available through our Meetup Group. Interested members can interact on all levels of Jujitsu, choosing to participate as much as they wish. We explore techniques, methods of training, the future of Jujitsu, what makes Jujitsu the world's most effective form of self-defense and related aspects of MMA, BJJ, TaihoJutsu, Kenjutsu (Sword), Ninjutsu and other martial arts, as well as Japanese language and culture.