Sensei Cohen, the
course instructor, graduated from Quinnipiac in 1995 with a BS
in Health Science. The 28-year-old holds a rank of fourth
degree black belt in Jukido Jujitsu, as well as a third degree
black belt in Kokondo Karate.
He taught Jujitsu in the Evening Recreation program while
studying at Quinnipiac.
As his lessons at Quinnipiac continue, Studio A above the gym
is transformed into a dojo, or training hall, every Tuesday
night from 7:15 until 8:30. Students bow when entering and
leaving the dojo.
After stretching in preparation for class, students bow to
each other and also to the sensei as a sign of respect. From
this point forward, students practice traditional techniques
of Jujitsu with partners.
One of the techniques that is emphasized in the class is
Kuzushi, a technique of unbalancing an attacker.
"It's the way of redirecting motion, and it enables a
physically weaker person to defend against a bigger, stronger
person," Cohen explained.
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Students are called upon throughout the class to watch
demonstrations given by Cohen. Often, Cohen will choose a
student from the group to assist him.
The student chosen may be taller or shorter, heavier or
lighter, or stronger or weaker than the instructor. In this
way, Cohen demonstrates to the class how those factors can
become less important once they have learned the selfdefense
techniques and ways to escape from an attack.
Cohen begins his demonstration slowly, giving |
