Yoshitsune Jujutsu Kai / Endorsements

"Fred Bernier has my total support as a Senior Jujutsu Instructor and as the Leader of a Japanese Martial Arts dojo in Bayonne, NJ. He is one of the highest ranked practitioners in our Jujutsu System and was a personal student of my father's for 20 plus years. As a teacher, he is highly qualified and respected, and as a practitioner there are few people with his knowledge and passion for the art of Jujutsu. He continues to learn, train and teach the Japanese Martial Arts on a high level and I'm honored to say that he continues to be part of the DePasquale Yoshitsune Jujutsu family."

Michael DePasquale Jr.
Headmaster, Yoshitsune Jujutsu System

"Fred Bernier is one of my Senior Students and has my support and sponsorship as an instructor and practitioner of Ryushin Jigen Ryu Iaijutsu (School of Japanese Sword). He is a dedicated student that trains diligently and is a generous teacher that shares his time and talents with his students. I'm proud to call him both my friend and my student and would highly recommend him and his school to anyone interested in learning the traditional Japanese Martial Arts of Jujutsu and Sword."

Phil Ortiz
Head Instructor, New York Budokai

Testimonials

Dedication to the highest level - 5 Stars
By Gregory - Apr 17, 2010
What can I say about the Yoshitsune Jujutsu Kai? One of my instructors has watched me through half of my life with welcome arms to training no matter what my situation or problems in life and never gave up on inviting me to train. Whenever I see the head instructor I see his teachers before him and their teachers. I see the true spirit of Budo in their training. Both have put in their time and effort to "keep their blades sharp" and are passing their knowledge on through their students unselfishly. True martial and life teachers. I cannot express enough love for this school and how it has not only allowed me to grow as a martial artist, but as a person as well.

Yoshitsune Jujutsu Kai a True Martial Arts School- 5 Stars
By chrislang - Apr 16, 2010
I have trained in 3 different martial arts over the past 10 years, my journey led me wanting to find a school that teaches traditional Japanese JuJutsu. I finally found it at Yoshitsune Jujutsu Kai. I drive 50 miles one way to train at this school. I have developed a good eye for truly talented instructors, you will find them at this school. Notice I said "Instructors". It is an advantage to learn from two highly skilled instructors. This is a grade A school all around, for anybody that wants to learn real world self defense applications, or they are looking to challenge themselves through dedication, to a martial arts style that can be traced back to the Samurai themselves. Then this is the place to find that!

Yoshitsune Jujutsu Kai - 5 Stars
By tailor78 - Feb 18, 2010
The Dojo has a welcoming atmosphere with well versed, dedicated instructors with strong ties to their root systems. They promote a traditional sense of ettiquette while allowing for enjoyable interaction.

Yoshitsune Jujutsu Kai - 5 Stars
By Bill - Feb 5, 2010
Super self defense instruction. Complementing the Yoshitsune Jujutsu style with superb sword instruction. A couple of highly skilled instructors with diverse approaches to teaching. Felt welcome from my first free introductory class. Very reasonably priced, convenient location.

Outstanding - 5 Stars
by qballstud - Jan 7, 2010
This is a great school! The instructors are masters of the arts and thoroughly knowledgeable. It's an informative and fun time the moment you step through the doors. Anyone interested in studying traditional martial arts needs to look no further than Yoshitsune Jujutsu Kai.

OUTSTANDING!!!
by Mike - Dec 30, 2009
"This is a great school with great instructors who have a passion for the Traditional Japanese Martial Arts."

 

Ryushin Jigen Ryu Instructors with Yahagi Sensei

Serving the New York City Metro Area

Our students come to practice from the New York City Metro area from such towns as:

• Andover
• Basking Ridge
• Bayonne
• Carlstadt
• Cranford
• East Orange
• Glen Rock
• Guttenberg
• Hackensack
• Jersey City
• Newark
• New York City
• North Bergen
• Maplewood
• Red Bank
• Secaucus
• Staten Island
• West Hempstead