Little Samurai Program

Our Goal for your Child at Goshin Martial Arts:

Learn: Respect and Discipline; Confidence; Self-Defense; Fitness; and Re-activate: Respect; Focus and Motivation.

What will my child learn?

Your child will be learning 1 belt level each Semester, both in the dojo and at home. The skills taught in the dojo will be initialed by the instructor teaching your child when they are first taught the skill. A second initial will be given by one of our Instructors when your child is able to perform the skill with little or no prompting.

Skills to be learned at home are indicated with a spot for you to initial. These are skills that cannot be taught in the dojo or require additional parental involvement. When an instructor sees that you have initialed a skill, they will ask your child to explain it back to them from time to time, at which point they will add their initials as well.

Martial arts for life will make your child more focused. They will have increased concentration through traditional ranking system of earning belts and stripes, they will learn they have the ability of setting achievable goal. These goal will follow them through life and improve their academics at school.

Children will learn Dojo Skills and Drills with our all new obstacle course. The obstacle course will improve confidence, agility and martial arts skills.

At the beginning and end of each class there is quiet time before the children bow in and out of class much like the traditional way of bowing in Japanese Ju-Jitsu.

Ju-Jitsu Book Store

If you are looking for some good Jujitsu books see our Amazon Book Store.

WORLD JUJITSU FEDERATION

The World Ju Jitsu Federation, over 30 years experience to build on... 

Established in 1976, the World Ju Jitsu Federation is the culmination of thirty-five years of Ju Jitsu and martial arts experience. Three decades have been spent studying, developing and practicing all aspects of effective martial art. 

Robert Clark, International Co-ordinator of the WJJF is widely considered to be one of the world's leading authorities on Ju Jitsu and has produced best-selling books, highly-respected dvds and videos, and numerous articles on the subject. 

At the WJJF we are totally committed to the art of Ju Jitsu, to its technical development and to teaching it to everyone who is willing to learn. We make no exceptions. From children to teenagers, the elderly and physically disadvantaged . The WJJF opens its doors to all. 

The World Ju Jitsu Federation we have a number of internationally-recognized products to help you with your development, including: 

A comprehensive range of instructional videos, books and courses, and franchising opportunities. Goshinkan-Ryu schools are proud to follow the leading experts on Jujitsu.

COACHING & BLACK BELT COLLEGE

Goshinkan offers several programs for the Jujitsu Black Belt or Martial Arts coach. If you are interested in learning to instruct others in Jujitsu or would like to supplement your current style of martial art then Goshinkan College program may be for you. There are also programs for none martial arts people through the AJJA College Program.

The College Program is done through a series of lesson plans with four levels once the four levels are completed then you can receive a license to teach the programs under Goshinkan and the AJJA. After you have studied each of the courses in a level you can challenge a written test that is conducted through distant learning. With each course you will be asked to teach the course as outlined in the manuals. When a licensed instructor can not be present then you can submit a video of yourself teaching the course.

Alberta Children's Martial Arts Program

Alberta Children's Martial Arts Program
Our Little Samurai Program is a step-by-step danger awareness program, Our Goal for your Child

Learn: Respect and Discipline; Confidence; Self-Defense; Fitness; and Re-activate: Respect; Focus and Motivation.

What will my child learn?
Your child will be learning 1 belt level each Semester, both in the dojo and at home. The skills taught in the dojo will be initialed by the instructor teaching your child when they are first taught the skill. A second initial will be given by one of our Instructors when your child is able to perform the skill with little or no prompting.

Skills to be learned at home are indicated with a spot for you to initial. These are skills that cannot be taught in the dojo or require additional parental involvement. When an instructor sees that you have initialed a skill, they will ask your child to explain it back to them from time to time, at which point they will add their initials as well.

Martial arts for life will make your child more focused. They will have increased concentration through traditional ranking system of earning belts and stripes, they will learn they have the ability of setting achievable goal. These goal will follow them through life and improve their academics at school.

Children will learn Dojo Skills and Drills with our all new obstacle course. The obstacle course will improve confidence, agility and martial arts skills.

At the beginning and end of each class there is quiet time before the children bow in and out of class much like the traditional way of bowing in Japanese Ju-Jitsu.
Will my child get to have fun?
All of kids programs will include Dojo Games. Some of the games are Ju-Jitsu Dodge Ball; Little Samurai Run and Freeze Shadow Boxing.

What happens when the semester ends?
At the end of each semester every child in our program will be promoted to the next level, when all the skills are signed off. The last few classes are spent reviewing these skills under the observation of a Black Belt instructor, and end with a celebration and presentation of their new belts.

About our Instructors
Sensei Kevin D. Lintott is the Chief Instructor of Goshin Martial Arts. All GMA instructors have been taught and ranked by Sensei Kevin and must be licensed to teach any of the programs.

Sensei Malcolm Bale is the Head Instructors for the Calgary and Sensei Kevin D. Lintott is the Instructor for Grande Prairie Little Samurai program, and will be signing the skills listed in your child’s book.

Assisting Instructors will vary from class to class, but both our Black Belt and Colour Belt instructors have been educated in the teaching of our program and ensure that your child’s safety is at the forefront.

GMA Black Belt System for Success

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Set a Goal
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Take Action
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Pay Attention to Detail
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Change what is Not working
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Practice, Practice, Practice
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Leeds to Mastery of Martial Arts and Life

Goshin Martial Arts Grande Prairie

Many of the concepts of the Goshin Martial Arts system date back to the Edo-period. Our Jujitsu techniques come from Goshinkan-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu and the styles Sensei Lintott studied, as well as styles he helped put together: Shindo-Ryu Ju-Jitsu; Inukshuk Bushido Kai. The system itself is made up of Suntetsujutsu, Yawara Jutsu, Atemi-Waza Jutsu (pressure points), Kansetsuwaza (joint locking), Taihojutsu (arresting art), Osae waza (holding technique), Nage waza (throwing technique), Shime waza (neck restraints), Arnis De Cadena & Balintawak Cuentada Eskrima (single & double stick, edged weapons).

Some early Edo-period dojo's, especially those founded by warriors with practical combat experience, showed a very pragmatic and effective approach to self-defense. They included techniques suitable both for combat on the battlefield and for peacetime situations. In these more pragmatic jujutsu schools, the main part of the curriculum was jujutsu but instruction was also given in the use of various weapons. At the end of the Edo-period some jujutsu schools shifted their focus from combative systems for warriors to peacetime fighting systems. A new type of jujutsu appeared - the so called “commoner’s yawara.”

This style of jujutsu was developed for, common people, usually those with little or no martial arts training. It had limited application and focused mainly on unarmed fighting. This was very logical because commoners were not allowed to possess the weapons that the samurai needed to be familiar with. Commoners also had no use for techniques that could only be mastered with years of rigorous training since martial arts training was not part of their daily routine. Techniques were limited to ordinary self-defense situations such as street fighting. Because the techniques were for the most part defensive in nature, these fighting arts were also referred to as “goshinjutsu” (art of self-defense).

Wapiti Shooters Club

The Finest Shooting Facility In The Province Est:1958

Goshin Martial Arts are members of the Wapiti Shooters Club. The club has several out door ranges for rifle; shot gun; hand gun. They also have a great indoor range.

Have a look at their web site!

Grande Prairie Storm

If you are looking to watch some great hockey come on to one of the Grande Prairie Storm's games. Goshin Martial Arts staff and members are all fans of our local hockey team.

Take a look at the Storm's web site.

Goshin Martial Arts!

Blue Line Magazine

Blue Line Magazine is Canada's National Law Enforcement Magazine. Established in 1988, Blue Line Magazine is an independent publication designed to inform, entertain, educate and upgrade the skills of those involved in law enforcement profession.

Goshin Martial Arts is a supporter of the law enforcement magazine.

If you are looking for a great magazine for Law Enforcement in Canada have a look at their web site www.blueline.ca

Grande Prairie Regional College Climbing Gym

Recently Goshin Martial Arts was a the Grande Prairie Regional College Climbing Gym for one of kids birthday parties. This was the second time Goshin Martial Arts hosted a birthday party at the GPRC Climbing Gym. Not only did the kids have a great time they learned a great skill.

The friendly and knowledgeable staff introduce you to the fun and exciting sport of indoor wall climbing.

With over 3,500 square feet of wall space available, we provide challenges for people of all ages and abilities.

As one of North America's fastest growing sports, climbing:

• Is accessible to all ages and skill levels
• promotes a keen sense of body awareness
• develops strength, fluidity and balance
• builds self-confidence, trust and teamwork
• promotes the attaining of personal goals in fun setting

For more information on the GPRC Climbing Gym click here.