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Judo and Ju-Jitsu
"Maximum-Efficiency with Minimum-Effort", is one way that Professor Jigaro Kano has described modern Judo. Kodokan Judo was
developed in the 1880's by Professor Jigaro Kano in Japan. It was designed after the ancient self defense art of Ju-Jitsu
practiced by the Oriental monks as a weaponless set of effective techniques to protect themselves. Today the sport of Judo
is enjoyed by thousands and can be seen in competitions locally and in the Olympics. Ju-Jitsu has become refined in its techniques
and is taught through various styles but always contains techniques that include blocks, parries, throws, trips, twists, arm-bars,
joint-locks, holds, strangles and chokes.
Judo (the Gentle Way) and Ju-Jitsu (Gentle Technique/Practice) both function in large part by taking advantage of anothers
movement, direction, weight and momentum and using it against them. This can be especially seen in the throwing techniques
of Judo in which classically a smaller victim can easily throw a larger attacker. In self-defense situations the use of these
techniques have proved surprisingly successful, as well as being relatively easy to learn and apply, this is why it is the
preferred method of self-defense by most participants.
The techniques of Judo include throws, grappling techniques, arm bars and strangles. From Ju-Jitsu (Aiki-Jitsu) we learn
arm bars, joint-locks, hand throws, strangles chokes and holds. From Aikido we learn the harmonious blending of movement and
energy of the attacker. The self-defense art has been designed to respond to an attack, perform a throw and possibly follow
up with a holding technique. Standing and floor grappling techniques are practiced for both sport and self-defense. Outside
actual self-defense situations, aggressive behavior is greatly discouraged.
Judo and Ju-Jitsu, as taught in these classes, are also steeped in rich Oriental tradition, protocol, and discipline. These
traditions are important and are part of the learning of any martial art. Another aspect of what we are doing is learning
to not only control the person who may be attacking us but also learning to control ourselves and use wisely the power within
us.
"Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength. By training you in attacks and defenses,
it refines your body and your spirit, and helps you make its spiritual essence a part of your very being. In this way you
are able to perfect yourself and contribute something of value to the world." - Prof. Jigaro Kano
Zen Budokai Ju-Jitsu was developed by Raymond "Duke" Moore (Judan (10th Dan)) who was a student of Ray Law - a student of
Seishiro Okazaki of the Danzan Ryu. Duke Moore began in the early 1940's and has studied and received senior black belt ranks
in Kyokushin Karate from Mas Oyama, Judo from George Yoshida, Danzan-Ryu Jujutsu from Ray Law and Bud Estes, Kempo Karate
and Aikijutsu from Richard Kim, and Jujutsu from Kiyose Nakae. He founded his system, a combination of the best of all of
his knowledge in the early 60's. Duke Moore passed away in March, 2004. The current Soke of Zen Budokai Ju-Jitsu is Tim Delgman
(9th Dan) of San Francisco.
Dr. Chester R. Lambert
Sensei Chester Lambert holds the rank of 5th Dan (Master Sensei) in Zen Budokai Ju-Jitsu, 2nd Dan in Kodokan Judo, and 4th
Kyu Brown belt in Aikido. He has had 37 years experience in Judo/Ju-Jitsu with 34 years Martial Arts teaching experience.
He teaches adult and childrens classes as well as Women's Self-Defense and Rape Prevention classes.
Sensei Lambert completed a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in June 2003. He works as a physical therapist
at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda CA and has advanced specialisation in wound care.
Sensei Lambert is married to the former Erika Elliot and they are the parents of six children.
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