Sensei Ridlon
Sensei Ridlon has been in the Kokondo Karate system for the past 25 years. She instructs approximately 30-40 students between two locations in Los Alamos and White Rock. You can find more information about classes at the class information page. Her students range from 7 years old to 55 years old. Sensei Ridlon's class emphasizes self-discipline, respect for others, physical fitness, proper breathing, ki, and mental focus. Skills are taught individually and by learning self-defense karate weapons systems.
Martial arts forms taught are Kokondo Karate and Jukido Jujitsu. They are derived from the most effective techniques from Japan, Okinawa, and China Wushu. Kokondo means the way of the past and present.
Appropriate skills are taught to students ranging from young children to adults.
Kokondo Karate and Jukido Jujitsu
From the official IKA Web site:
Within the International Kokondo Association (IKA), there are two distinct arts: Kokondo Karate and Jukido Jujitsu, both of which are traditional Japanese styles that emphasize practical, effective self defense.
Kokondo Karate is primarily a Japanese style of karate. Founded by Mr. Paul Arel, it uses principles indigenous to the far east. As in the case of most popular styles, it is a compilation of several systems. Techniques are from the most effective karate methods of Japan, Okinawa and China. It is doubtful that any karate style existing today is as pure as the original. Kokondo, however, has borrowed only those techniques known to be authentic and effective!
Jukido Jujitsu is a Japanese style of Jujitsu. It is traditional in the sense that Jukido's techniques are drawn from many of the oldest Bugei ryu, as well numerous modern Budo styles. Unlike many modern arts, Jukido, founded Mr. Paul Arel, is not a haphazard conglomeration of a little bit of this and a little bit of that. The techniques are carefully and methodically interwoven so that the techniques and philosophies of one art do not conflict with those of another. One must remember that all Judo and Aikido styles are drawn on the techniques of many classical jujitsu styles. Jukido is based extensively on Sanzyuryu Jujitsu although many of the techniques and practice methods have been modified with safety as a primary factor.