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what is Jaribu?

The Jaribu System of martial arts was created and founded by Kyoshi Ronald Austin of Queens, New York, in 1962, after many years of devoted observance and study. The techniques that comprise the System were developed after having studied the techniques of both the ancient and contemporary marital arts systems. It was necessary for an American to devise constant, ever-moving techniques that represent the essence of American life. The Jaribu System teaches total evasion of the opposition. It is based on the continuity of the circle. That is to say, the continuity of circular patterns, as opposed to the accepted so-called straight line. This simply means having the ability to change direction quickly and smoothly, as can only be achieved when using circular movements. If the first movement were a straight lined attack, the body would first have to stop for an instant to change its direction; whereas, if the first movement were circular it would not be necessary to break the fluidity of movement. This System has absorbed the most reliable techniques from the martial arts of Africa, China, Korea and Japan (American boxing, Caporeia, Jujitsu, Chinese Go-Ju and Aikijujiitsu). Jaribu has come to means the TEST. It incorporates mental, physical as well as spiritual training - in that order -. The student is to become truly aware of ones own development. The mental goal is to help ones self be disciplined so that you may effect your own environment in a constructive way. The physical goal is to take in the muscular exercise of the whole body, and ultimately provide the highest possible coordination for each individual student according to their own ability, or kinetic sense. The spiritual goal is to be at peace with ones self, encompassing the realm of life. The student is to be attuned to everything that is seen as well as that which is not seen. The people in Jaribu will be confident that within their own circle, peace shall prevail.

What Jaribu Really is?

A Martial art concept developed in 1968 and release to the public 70-71. It is not a form of Karate! It is a concept of fighting with a combination of five martial arts forms as its base.
 * Chung-do kwan
 * Western Boxing
 * Shotokan
 * Capoeira
 * Aikijujitsu

The original school that I started in started in the 64 with the first student, where the dojo was in open air Beaches, Backyards of students, Parks. Where we were taught that we should learn to connect with all things in our environment. Out connection would teach us how to tighten our perception with the proper training. Then in 1967 when the Austin school of karate was open at 201-11 Hollis Avenue (now defunct) with a membership of 17 student. Commanded by Ex Black Beret 10th special forces Ronald Victor Austin. it would 5 years from the first dojo gathering before a discussion new system would arise Interesting enough the training was unique in it instruction in that the students movements pushed the envelop of development.

Much like the concept of Jeet Kun Do we used what was helpful and let the rest fall away. Although the system is open to train anyone, The concept did arise out of the changing time but more out of the need for people of color to have something that could aid them and others in the challenges of the times the Circa 68-70. Yes the system teaches evasion but it also teaches that responses to an assailant should be swift,impactful and game changing. The system teaches that information becomes knowledge when its becomes useful. In most martial art forms your body must be strengthened as you discipline the mind. This is done in practice either group sessions or solo but with a seasoned instructor as a guide. The same way the classes are taught now by the legacy school. So Now there are two branches where only one is steeped in the old ways by the oldest living student is the legacy school.

Joseph Sessum Hanshi Soke of the Jaribusystem of martial arts 51 Years   Austin School > Jaribu System The Legacy School of the Jaribusysttem

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