Ishi-Ryoku Jutsu

Who We Are

Ishi-Ryoku Jutsu helps people to defend themselves in a society that is becoming increasingly more violent.
We do not promote violence, but instead teach our students to look for every opportunity to find a peaceful solution to a situation of conflict. The main focus of Ishi-Ryoku Jutsu is one of self-defence.

Techniques

Ishi-Ryoku Jutsu draws from the traditional techniques of Ju-Jitsu , Shotokan Karate, Judo, Chin-na, Aiki-Jutsu, Thai Boxing, and Tuite Grappling. It is a street smart blend of stand up and ground fighting, which focuses almost entirely on self-defense and being smart enough to avoid confrontation if possible.

  The Founder

Ishi-Ryoku Jutsu was developed by Sensei Christopher Foley, Rokudan (6th dan). Chris is the Soke, or founder of this system, as well as its chief instructor. The genesis of his system was the desire to create a martial art that combined "stand up" and "ground" combat techniques that were very "street efficient", and quick to learn. This combined with the strong emphasis on the psychology of self defence, has produced an outstanding system that works well from the first lesson.

  Background

Chris Foley is the holder of a  6^th dan (Rokudan) Black belt in Ishi-Ryoku Jutsu (2&3)and also holds a 4^th dan Black belt in Tuite Grappling (USKA) (4), a 4^th dan Black Belt in Seigi Bushido Ryu (1&2), a 3^rd dan Black belt in Shinto Yoshin Ryu Jui-Jitsu (4&5), a 3^rd dan Black belt in Shorinji Ryu Kyohkai Kempo (4), a 2^nd dan (Nidan) Black belt in Keedok Kyo (2), and a 1^st dan Black belt in Karate (Ryushido). Chris is also a full Combat Instructor in Pachivas

 Pankration (4).

Mr. Foley's rankings are internationally certified by;
1. The World Head of Family and Soke Council (WHOFSC), Dr Frank Sanchez
2. The Gospel Martial Arts Union (GMAU) Dr Kent Haralson
3. The Australian Ju-Jitsu Association (AJJA)  Sensei Brierley Bailey
4. The United States Karate Association (USKA) Grandmaster John Pachivas
5. The American Jui-Jitsu & Karate Association (AJKA) Grandmaster Douglas Grose

Chris has been a martial artist since 1969 with significant tournament and international teaching experience.

Chris is also an Ordained Wesleyan Methodist Minister and is an international board member of The Gospel Martial Arts Union (GMAU).

  What We Offer

  Philosophy Corner

A careful study of history will show that martial or fighting arts existed long before the eastern martial arts that we have come to think of as the "Original" martial arts. As an example, Karate was introduced to Japan by Gichin Funakoshi in 1922, which was only 75 years ago, but the martial arts can be seen in Egyptian bare handed fighting techniques as depicted in  pyramid wall murals and hieroglyphics from around 4000 BC.  Clearly the martial arts predate the orient and point back to their common origin which is to be found in Biblical times. Ishi-Ryoku Jutsu has no connections with any eastern religions or philosophies, but adheres rather to the Christian philosophy of life.

The Four Elements Of Self-Defence

4. Fight. If all else fails, hit fast and hard and get out of there.

Training Times

Mondays

5:30pm to 6:30pm Beginners/Junior Belts

5:30pm to 7:30pm Senior Belts

Schedule Of Training Fees

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