WABUJITSU INTERNATIONAL™                   

Jujitsu / Grappling / Mixed Martial Arts / Self Defense

Brandon, Florida: 3220 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. / 1259 Kingsway Rd / 

  (813)  657-8800

Click for link to Disney Martial Arts Festival                   Email Michael Pancer at mike@wabujitsu.com

What It Is and What to Expect
Wabujitsu is a system of Ju-Jitsu recognized and accepted by the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF), the National Governing Body of Ju-Jitsu in the United States for the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF).  It is a dynamic system of combat and self-defense that allows the practitioner to learn common-sense, SIMPLE and direct methods to avoid and/or survive a violent encounter.  It consists of impact techniques (such as punches and kicks), controlling techniques (such as joint locks), throwing techniques, and ground-fighting techniques.  It is presented with strategy and tactics that makes sense within a modern context.  Adult students are also taught other options of a more combative nature.

Founder: Wabujitsu International and the Sarasota Budo Club (hombu dojo) were founded in 1996 by Jeffrey A. Cook. He began his martial arts career in Judo and Aikido in 1979. As a member of the United States Judo Association, he successfully competed in local and AAU-sanctioned events, including a Bronze Medal in the AAU United States Junior Olympics. Jeff has trained in Judo, Aikido, White Dragon kung fu, Tae Kwondo,  Wado Ryu Karate and Shinto Yoshin Jujitsu and Shuri Ryu Karate. Jeff is also currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Wabujitsu International has students across the US, including a club in Los Angeles, CA., Sarasota, FL., and Brandon, Florida.. Jeff provides seminars across the country in traditional martial arts as well as a military combatives program.

Instructor: Michael Pancer, pictured at top.

• Black Belt in Kempo Karate
• Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
• Black Belt in Wabujitsu
• Training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Kick USA (Kids In Competition Karate) State Grappling Coordinator
• Cardio Kickboxing instructor
• 15 years in the martial arts

I began martial arts in the early 90's. Achieving my 1st black belt in Kempo Karate. Feeling that something was missing, I began to research martial arts styles. 

The most important discovery I made was that a fight has 3 stages: 1st – Striking – stand up fighting; 2nd -  Clinching – where the fighters can grab each other and choke, throw, trip, etc.. 3rd – Ground fighting – here the fight usually ends in some form of grappling and submission. I searched many schools for a martial art of almost mixed styles that would provide all the real world, complete training that I felt was needed. Wabujitsu was the answer I had been looking for. I hope it will provide what you are looking for as well !

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Sarasota, FL and Los Angeles, CA
Phone: (941) 730-5649 · Email: info@wabujitsu.com