About the Peter Morton Academy of Judo Jujitsu Karate

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Introduction

Soke Peter Morton started the Peter Morton Academy of Judo Jujitsu Karate in 1962 at Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. Since this time it has operated as a non-profit organisation and now has branches in the Australian Capital Territory and the states of New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.

The academy teaches a practical, non-competitive self-defence style of martial art to people of all ages with an emphasis on defence. The techniques taught use an attacker's strength to a defender's advantage. These defensive strategies aim to initially evade, disable and finally immobilise an attacker.

The academy has many female members as the academy's style of martial art uses technique rather than strength. It is suitable for children and adults who wish to learn a practical self-defence, not for those wishing to pursue competition.

The main basis of the syllabus is the techniques and teachings of Soke Shuho Sugita, the first Principal and Master of the Jishukan Ryu, incorporating Kodokan Judo, Jujitsu and Kempo Karate.

The senior syllabus includes some boxing and Australian Jujitsu influenced by Soke Morton's background prior to being introduced to the Jishukan Ryu.

Classes are conducted in a semi-formal environment where students

learn to react instinctively without a second thought
improve coordination, reflexes, physical fitness, self control and self esteem
learn to manoeuvre any situation to their advantage through the use of leverage, balance and momentum.

The Principal of the academy is Shihan David Rowley (8th dan) and the Deputy Principal is Shihan Edward Scharrer (7th dan).

There are National Chief Instructors who control the syllabus, grading standards, Shodan gradings and provide technical support to all Dan Belt and Chief Instructors.

All academy instructors are recognised internationally, fully accredited and donate their time freely.

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