This video is from a “Self-Defence Workshop” we did last month. We practiced how to use elbow strikes in self-defence situations, and how to subdue your opponent afterwards, etc.
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In Japan, there’s a wonderful custom called “書き初め Kakizome,” in which people write out their goals and guidelines for the year in short phrases at the beginning of the year. I’ve tried to write a phrase that could serve as a guide for this year’s International Submission Arts Wrestling Federation. […]
Shihan Hidetaka Aso, founder of Submission Arts Wrestling, passed away on October 29th. As the Daihyo Shihan of SAW and the president of International Submission Arts Wrestling Federation, I apologise for the delay in making this message. Out of consideration for the feelings of the bereaved family and as a […]
“If you get too attached to each and every move, you won’t be able to adapt to change and you won’t achieve anything, so embrace change, use your mind to be flexible, and deal with each thing with all your might.” There is a famous story in which the monk […]
“My First Visit Home to Japan” When I arrived in Australia and was working hard toward my goals, one of my students asked me, “Aren’t you going back to Japan for a holiday?” At the time, I was so focused on my goal of establishing a S.A.W Australian branch and […]
“Don’t do nothing completely just because you’re injured; Do everything you can to the best of your ability.“ Have you ever sustained any injuries during training? Be careful of getting injuries, as injury can prevent you from training at 100%. But martial arts and combat sports are full-contact sports, so […]
Shihan Aso promoted me from 8th Dan to 9th Dan, the founder’s rank. Here is the official announcement from Shihan Aso. “I am promoting S.A.W Daihyo Shihan Toshiyuki Ito 8th Dan to 9th Dan as the founder’s rank successor. This is because I recognise his achievements so far, his sincere […]
“The first S.A.W tournament in Australia” About two years after I came to Australia and established the S.A.W Australian branch, my students were finally at a level where they could compete, so I wanted them to compete, but at the time, the only grappling tournaments were judo, and there were […]
The 2025 S.A.W Competition was held on June 7th. There weren’t as many competitors as last year, but there were some good takedowns and good leg locks. Checkout the video!!
“Dealing with the frustration of not being able to speak English” To get more students, I did demonstrations of judo and S.A.W with Ron in many different places. If there was a martial arts event in Brisbane, we did it at the competition venue. Sometimes at a university, and sometimes […]