What is Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu?

What is Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu?

Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu is a self defense system originally designed in the 1960's by Professor Ernie Cates and a friend whose name I do not have. The original concept was based on the martial art and sport of Kodokan Judo with techniques selected for effectiveness but also for ease of learning.

It is a system of principles as much as of techniques; principles such as natural movement, natural stances, and elbow knee alignment, avoiding blows instead of blocking them, push-pull control, and adversarial psychology. Neko Ryu is also adaptable to individuals. Professor Cates and his son “Moose” Cates and many times told their students to adjust the techniques to what works for them as long as they hold fast to the principles.

Neko Ryu is also a system that continues to learn and grow. Professor Cates passed the baton of leadership to his son Grandmaster Ernie “Moose” Cates Jr but Professor Cates and his other son Eric Cates continue to travel the country holding Neko Ryu clinics at various martial arts events. They continue to learn from martial artists of other styles. And they continue to experiment and apply first Neko Ryu principles to what they learn and to incorporate these new adaptations into their teaching of Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu.

Links to the Special Report: Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu