MARTIAL ARTS EXCELLENCE
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Behind every successful jujitsu student is an instructor who took the time to teach it right. Our team combines deep knowledge of traditional techniques with the ability to adapt their teaching to each person who walks through our doors. Get to know the instructors who make our South Euclid location feel less like a gym and more like a community
8th degree Black Belt
Sensei James
James is an 8th Degree Black Belt Master in Goshin Jujitsu with over 40 years of training. He has instructed a wide range of individuals and organizations, including the Cleveland-based U.S. Coast Guard team. He was recruited to develop situational combat techniques and train a division of the U.S. Army Special Forces in urban close-quarter combat before their deployment to Afghanistan.
Master Longs has also worked with various law enforcement and security agencies. He has trained officers from the Cleveland Clinic, the City of Richmond, and the Case Western Reserve University Police Department in combat restraint, breathing, and mental focus techniques for handling high-stress and traumatic situations.
In addition to Goshin Jujitsu, he studied Chinese Wushu under Caesar Britten, a black belt and former U.S. Wushu Team member. He values openness to all martial arts styles, believing each contributes to a well-rounded perspective, even if not all techniques are suited for immediate self-defense.
Master Longs has also worked with various law enforcement and security agencies. He has trained officers from the Cleveland Clinic, the City of Richmond, and the Case Western Reserve University Police Department in combat restraint, breathing, and mental focus techniques for handling high-stress and traumatic situations.
In addition to Goshin Jujitsu, he studied Chinese Wushu under Caesar Britten, a black belt and former U.S. Wushu Team member. He values openness to all martial arts styles, believing each contributes to a well-rounded perspective, even if not all techniques are suited for immediate self-defense.
6th degree Black Belt
Sensei Diane
6th degree Black Belt
Sensei David
Sensei David is a 6th degree black belt in Goshin Jujutsu with over 26 years of experience training and teaching both children and adults. As a dedicated instructor, David emphasizes discipline, respect, and personal growth.
His balanced approach to martial arts reflects not just his technical expertise, but a deep commitment to helping others develop confidence and character. Outside the dojo, David explores his creative side through piano, finding harmony between strength and sensitivity.
His balanced approach to martial arts reflects not just his technical expertise, but a deep commitment to helping others develop confidence and character. Outside the dojo, David explores his creative side through piano, finding harmony between strength and sensitivity.
4th degree Black Belt
Sensei Kevin
2nd degree Black Belt
Sensei Aaron
Sensei Aaron is a 23-year-old 2nd degree black belt with 14 years of martial arts experience. While he originally aspired to become a math teacher, his path shifted, leading him to a unique opportunity to teach in a field he is deeply passionate about.
He finds great fulfillment in working with children, helping them develop their skills and witnessing their growth over time. Although martial arts remains a cherished hobby and lifestyle, he is also an aspiring chef. He currently works in the food industry, pursuing his goal of building a career in cooking.
He finds great fulfillment in working with children, helping them develop their skills and witnessing their growth over time. Although martial arts remains a cherished hobby and lifestyle, he is also an aspiring chef. He currently works in the food industry, pursuing his goal of building a career in cooking.
1st degree Black Belt
Sensei Howard
