that first
class," said Cohen. "My instructor was surprised
that I didn't cry and give up, so he let me enroll and I've
been his student ever since."
Cohen studied Jukido Jujitsu under Shihan Paul Arel. Arel is
the founder and International Director of the International
Kokondo Association and Jukido International Association.
Arel's Jujitsu training began in 1950, and since 1952 he has
been a Martial Arts instructor. He founded the practice of
Jukido Jujitsu in 1959, and in the late 1960's, his knowledge
and authority on Jukido Jujitsu brought him to be rewarded
with the title of Shihan.
This is the third year the Jujitsu course has been available
through the university's Physical Education program.
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"It's in the Physical Education program because of the
values it teaches regarding self-respect and respect of
others," said Assistant Athletic Director Rose Mary DeGrand.
"It is also an incredible teaching aid regarding the
techniques of self-defense."
Although Cohen is the only instructor, the course can handle
between 25 and 30 students.
"The reason this works so well is that many former students
are inspired to come back and volunteer their services to help
the beginning students," said DeGrand. "Sensei Scott
Cohen is directly responsible for this dedication from his
former students."
This semester, 23 students will be receiving credit for the
Jujitsu class.
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