Markham/Unionville Ju-Jitsu Self-Defense

Welcome to Markham/Unionville Ju-Jitsu Self-Defense

Located in Markham/Unionville, Ontario, Canada, our club operates out of local Community Centres and High Schools.

Our unique Ju-Jitsu Self-Defense training program includes offensive and defensive components of Karate-Kickboxing type blocks-strikes-kicks-targets-bag drills, breakfalls/rolls, sweeps, throws, takedowns, ground survival tactics, close quarter tactics, club-knife-gun defense tactics, joint locks, and self-defense strategies. These training 'tools' are used against the most common every day attacks of aggression. Our goal is to end each attack as quickly and as safely as possible by striking and disengaging (or a takedown and then striking and disengaging), while also having the option of applying a control hold or escort if necessary (depending on the situation or your professional position).

Our Ju-Jitsu Self-Defense training is ideal as your core Self-Defense training system, or as a compliment to your current training.

If you are interested in training or hosting a seminar at your organization-club-school-or facility, contact our Chief Instructor George Cushinan at 647.929.2707 / georgecushinan@aol.com . Custom programs can be developed specific to the needs of your profession or organization as well.

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Head Instructor

Chief Instructor and founder of Markham/Unionville Ju-Jitsu Self-Defense/Cushinan Ju-Jitsu Self-Defense & Control Tactics, George Cushinan Shihan-6th Dan Black Belt, has over 32 years experience in martial arts. Cushinan Shihan started training in 1980 in Kenpo Karate, moving to Kitsune Ryu JiuJitsu in the early 80's. After receiving his first black belt in 1992, he branched off to cross train in a variety of martial art systems, including various ranks and levels in Ju-Jitsu (Budoshin Ju-Jitsu/Yoshitsune JiuJitsu/Miyama Ryu Combat JuJitsu/Gracie JiuJitsu), Hapkido, Karate (Kenpo/Shotokan), Taekwondo (WTF), Aikido/Aikijujitsu, Combat Survival/Commando Krav Maga, Police & Military Tactics. In 1997, he started the Markham Ju-Jitsu Club/Cushinan Ju-Jitsu Self-Defense, and has been teaching hundreds of students the art of Ju-Jitsu and Self-Defense ever since. Shihan continues to train and network with top instructors all over the world to keep up on the latest advancements in Self-Defense and Martial Arts, infusing the best of the best into Markham/Unionville Ju-Jitsu Self-Defense/Cushinan Ju-Jitsu Self-Defense & Control Tactics. His motto...if it's effective and it work's...use it!

Member of the Ontario JiuJitsu Association, American Ju-Jitsu Association, Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai, Yamabushi Jujutsu/Aikijutsu Kai, Kitsune Ryu JiuJitsu Kai, UK Taiho Jutsu Association, and the IFOJJ/WMAF/ICAJF.