One shoe does not fit all in anything, including martial arts. Cookie cutter programs DO NOT work!
We offer age specific curricula for everyone unlike anything available elsewhere. Each program is specifically developed to meet the needs of that group. Our Life Skills & Martial Arts Program is geared for kids ages 5 and above who have already started Kindergarten through middle school age. Our Practical Self-Defense Program is open to adults of all ages and fitness levels. Gendai Goshin Jitsu focuses primarily on teaching realistic self-defense skills. We also hold training for Law Enforcement personnel plus periodic Workshops as well as customized courses tailored to the needs of organizations, companies, and civic groups.
We are now offering customized workshops Please see our WORKSHOPS page for full information.
Some say we teach “Dirty Ju Jitsu.” You are darn right we do!
WE TEACH YOU TO…
✘ Bite
✘ Pull hair
✘ Fish hook
✘ Attack groin
✘ Grab the trachea
✘ Chop to the throat
✘ Claw, pinch or twist the flesh
✘ Kick/knee head of grounded attacker
✘ Stomp a grounded attacker
✘ Kick to kidney with heel
✘ Strike downward using the elbow
✘ Strike to spine or the back of head
WHY? BECAUSE IT WORKS, IS SIMPLE, AND ANYONE CAN DO IT!
Your personal health and safety is our concern and NOT teaching formal martial arts or sport related martial arts!!! We are not your typical school and as such are not caught up in teaching an art for its traditional or sport benefits.
We are sincerely concerned about your well being, fitness and personal safety!
You will not find another school like ours anywhere in this area. We provide 100% real-world self-defense training, focused on the ability to defend yourself under realistic conditions – not scripted classroom scenarios!
◉ Intention-Based Defense System™
◉ Scientifically Developed & Tested
◉ Dynamic, Non-Cooperative Scenario Based Training
◉ Individualized & group instruction
◉ Size & Strength Are Not a Factor
◉ Guided by natural human responses
◉ Lawful – Legal Use of Force
◉ Survivor Sensitivity Trained Staff & Instructors
◉ Programs Specifically Developed for Survivors of Rape, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and PTSD
Gendai Martial Arts is ideal for civilians, military personnel, law enforcement officers, corrections officers, security staff, and bail bondsmen.
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IF YOU…
◉ are looking to learn REALISTIC self-defense that actually works
◉ are looking to give your child a leg up in life
◉ would like your son or daughter learn to deal with their age specific challenges: peer pressure, bullying (in a manner that actually works*), internet safety, abduction, gun safety & much more)
◉ want to learn the art of karate or karate principles & techniques that actually work in the streets?
◉ want to learn the art of Ju Jitsu (Jiu Jitsu) for practical application.
◉ are healing from trauma associated with surviving sexual assault, rape, domestic violence
◉ are concerned about a school’s ability to understand and truly help
◉ are looking for increased self-empowerment
◉ are dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
◉ looking for an exciting and fun way to get in shape… but, with added benefits for you or your child
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
✓ increased self-esteem and assertiveness
✓ greater confidence in one-on-one as well as group situations
✓ improved leadership skills
✓ improved ability to communicate clearly and directly
✓ increased problem solving skills
✓ increased focus and effectiveness at work
✓ the ability to remain calm and use clear headed thinking during stress or crisis
✓ survivor healing and empowerment
Founder, Doug Cobb
» Studying Martial Arts for more than 4 decades.
» Recognized and honored by the World Head of Family Sokeship Council in June of 2012 as the head and founder of the broader system Gendai Bu Jitsu.
» Promoted to 8th Dan by the AMAA in 2006 as the Head of Gendai Goshin Jitsu.
» Isshinryu Karate-Do & Kobudo (Roku-Dan or 6th degree black belt)
» Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu (Go-Dan or 5th degree black belt).
» Kodokan Goshin Jitsu (Ni-Dan or 2nd degree black belt)
Other fields of study and recognitions received include Hakkoryu Ju Jitsu and Judo; Shitoryu Karate, International Combative Arts (Mix Martial Art Combining Soft Chinese Styles w/ Small Circle Ju Jitsu & Silat), Weapons of the Philippines: Arnis/Escrima/Kali, Pikiti Tirsia Knife Fighting, Aikido & Executive Protection Defensive Tactics; 2004 Inductee into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Soke of the Year; 2006 Inductee into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Founder of the Year; 2006 Inductee into the AMAA Hall of Fame as Grandmaster of the Year; Promoted to 8th Dan by the AMAA in 2006 as the Head of Gendai Goshin Jitsu; Re-inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2008) as an alumni and Self-Defense Grand Master of the Year; Awarded a Ph.D./Ma.D.Sc, Doctorate of Martial Arts Philosophy & Martial Arts Science by the University of Asian Martial Arts Study (2008).
He has a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from East Carolina and has also worked professionally as a Chromatographer.