J2AC History

The J2AC was founded by Stephen Zielinski and Russel Mosher. Russ was the first instructor of the club teaching Aikido, Jujitsu and Ken Jitsu (sword). Russ graduated with a degree in physical therapy and moved to Virginia. Steve and Allan Pajak continued teaching and bringing up instructors like Doctor Philip Chenique and Chief Professor Lioni Velasquez all the way from their head dojo in Florida to teach at our semi annual seminars. Allan Pajak was a brown belt when he took over as head instructor and received his shodan in Chendokan Aikido the following year. He later received his shodan in Atemi-Ryu Jujitsu the following summer and then shodan in Seido Karate October 2001. After graduation he enrolled in the NYC Police Force. The Club is now in the highly capable hands of Mike Messeroff and Christopher Erckert.

Jujitsu

The art of Jujitsu arose out of feudal Japan; a period lasting from the 11th to the 16th centuries of near-constant civil war. The prevalence of war led to the study and development of fighting techniques, and the art of jujitsu found its beginnings as techniques to be used on the battlefield against armed opponents after one has lost his own weapons. In 1603 when peace was forged by Tokugawa Ieyasu the way of the warrior continued to be esteemed as a tradition and way of life, and forms of combat continued to develop as part of duels and public competitions. The various schools of jujitsu were formed based on the concept of ju - suppleness, flexibility, pliancy and gentleness. In combat, ju was manifested as the principle of adapting to the maneuvers of an opponent, using his own maneuvers and force to neutralize or subjugate him.

Aikido

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to by his title 'O Sensei' or 'Great Teacher'). On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from Kenjutsu. Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement.

Judo

Judo is a martial art of Japanese origin, now practiced worldwide. A highly evolved grappling art, it focuses on jujutsu-derived techniques chosen for their efficiency and safety in sporting competitions. Judo athletic competitions reward effective throws and groundwork that result in control of the opponent through a hold-down, a sport-legal joint lock, or a choking technique that results in either submission or unconsciousness. An Olympic sport since 1964, judo is a modern derivation of jujutsu as interpreted by founder Dr. Kano Jigoro (1860-1938).