FuJi Ryu Jiu Jitsu

FuJi Ryu Jiu Jitsu in Valley Stream is a longstanding dojo rooted in Japanese neoclassical jiu jitsu, emphasizing practical self-defense for all ages and backgrounds. The academy is led by Shihan Tony Bottan, who began his martial arts journey in 1966 under Grand Master Philip Scrima at the original Fuji Dojo in the Bronx. Shihan Bottan holds a 10th degree black belt in Fuji Ryu and advanced ranks in both Hakko Ryu and Sosuishitsu Ryu, and he has decades of teaching experience across New York, including community centers, colleges, and martial arts demonstrations. The curriculum at FuJi Ryu draws from both classical and modern Japanese jiu jitsu traditions, with notable influences from Hakko Ryu, Sosuishitsu Ryu, and other systems like Danzan-ryu. Training covers joint locks, throws, pressure points, striking, and instinctive responses to attacks—including defenses against multiple opponents. Classes are structured to meet students where they are, with modifications available for young children, adults, and those with special needs or pre-existing conditions. The dojo’s approach is hands-on, with plenty of individualized feedback and a focus on helping each student develop adaptable self-defense skills. Classes in Valley Stream meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and welcome visitors to observe or join for a first free class. The academy is wheelchair accessible and maintains a drop-in friendly policy. Instruction is provided by a team that includes Shihan Bottan and experienced black belts such as Yury Abrukin, all of whom are dedicated to fostering a tight-knit training environment where progress is measured by time on the mat and personal growth.

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