Discover Small Circle Jujitsu

Small Circle Jujitsu is an integrated and significant part of our AKMA Combatives program. The origins of Small Circle Jujitsu are based on the 2000-year-old classical jujitsu, but the revelation of the small circle emphasis dates back to approximately 1944. The founder, Professor Wally Jay (left side of photo) studied a style known as Kodenkan Jujitsu from Professor Henry S. Okazaki in Hawaii.

Small Circle Jujitsu includes striking, locks, throws, and takedowns. However, it’s the guiding principles of Small Circle Jujitsu that add it it’s effectiveness. 

Small Circle Jujitsu techniques are smooth and functional because of the integration of the flow, in which interchangeable techniques are used to counterattack. The flow emphasizes the smooth transition between various locks and throws in order to remove any “hard stops”. It allows a practitioner to seamlessly transition between techniques and makes counter-measures against opponents quicker and smoother.

Small Circle Jujitsu continues to evolve from a combination of various martial arts theories, styles, and movements. It contains Sixteen Principles, which were guidelines by which a practitioner of Small Circle JuJitsu could improve upon the fundamental basics involved in the functionality of their technique.

Professor Jay’s years of experience in classical jujitsu, judo, boxing, weightlifting, wrestling, aikido, kung fu, other martial arts training, and many periods of trial and error, led him to develop his theory known as Small Circle Theory. His goal was to refine and improve upon the techniques by combining the best of everything he learned in different disciplines.

Today, the global organization of SCJ is overseen by Professor Wally Jay's son, Leon Jay (right side of photo), who is dedicated to continuing this art across the world.