Historical Records of the Dojo
History of Ju-Jitsu
The exercise which is now practiced throughout the world under the simple name of Judo should, properly speaking, be called the Kodokan judo. Therefore, let me give you an outline of the history of the Kodoka Judo.
The kodokan judo of today is based on the traditional Juijitsu or Jujutsu of old Japan. The techniques of the latter, re-examine, refined, systematized, and welded to an ideal, become those of the former. Thus it may be said that the Kodokan Judo has elevated jutus “art” or “practice” to Do, “way” or “principle”.
What then was Juijitsu, the protype of Judo? It has been known by a dozen different names – such as Yawara, Taijutsu, Wajutsu, Torite, Kogusoku, Kempo, Hakuda, Kumiuchi, Shubaku, Koshinomawari etc. It had numerous schools each of which was distinguished from the others by its own individual features. But generally speaking, Juijitsu may be defined as an art of attack and defense without or occasionally with weapons against an opponent, with or without weapons.
The origin of Jujitsu is lost in the mist of antiquity. The Nihon Shoki “The Chronicle of Japan”, a history compiled by Imperial command in 720 AD, refers to the tournament of Chikara-Kurabe, the contest of strength, which was held in the 7th year of the Emperor Suinin, 230 B.C. This is regarded by some historians as the beginning of Sumo, or Japanese wrestling, which has something in common with Jujitsu. Although it is questionable, whether the said Chikar-Kurabe bore any relation to either the Sumo or Jujitsu of later days, the event is recorded as an important authentic historical proof showing the embryonic stage of both Sumo and Jujitsu in the remote past.
Begining of KAM Jujitsu
The form of jujitsu practiced at KAM jujitsu society in Malaysia is called KAM JUJITSU. This practice focus on the training and promoting Professor Kam Hock Hoe legacy by Master Yokaraju Arjunan one of the 1st generation student of late Prof.Kam Hock Hoe.
Prof.Kam Hock Hoe was born in Kuala Lumpur Malaya (Malaysia today) on 10th December 1903. In1919 he began learning wrestling and after that started learning jujitsu began wrestling as a Professional American Style wrestling in tournaments. In 1925 Prof.Kam continued training jujitsu under Prof.Watanabe in Serangoon Road Singapore.Other masters he trained include Prof.Yamasaki and Prof. Hiyake. In 1930 he traveled to Hong Kong and Shanghai for his wrestling and was known as ‘The Terror of Pahang’. In Shanghai he continued learning of jujitsu under Prof.Yamanaka and later lived and trained in Kyoto Japan. In 1934 he was promoted to the rank of San Dan.Later he return to Shanghai to continue series of wrestling bouts and was known as ‘The contender of Shanghai or Panther Hoe’.In 1935 he returned to Japan to the city of Kobe with Master Yamashita and was honoured with promotion to highest level in jujitsu and kuatsu training and was given authority to begin teaching jujitsu.
In 1935 returning to Malaya and formed the Hoe Jujitsu Studio inKL later he joined the Federated Malay state police depot as P.T instructor self defense and boxing instructor. In 1956 he moved to Penang and joined the International Judo Institute, later he started the International Jujitsu Institute at Macalister Road Penang.In Penang he started teaching jujitsu and graded many Black Belts including Master Yokaraju, Master Rajathurai Master Aridas and many senior students at that time. During this time he teaches jujitsu at the Air Base Butterworth, Penang for many RAF & RAAF members. In late 1979 he left Penang to settle in KL and continued teaching under IJJI until his death in 03rd October 1990.
Founding of the Dojo
The origins of this dojo trace back to the Edo period of Japan, a time of samurai, bushido, and the way of the warrior. It was established to preserve the ancient arts and traditions passed down through generations.
Notable Warriors
Many warriors have walked these halls, each contributing to the legacy of this place. Their tales of courage and mastery of combat echo through the ages.
Legacy and Teachings
The dojo's teachings focus on discipline, respect, and mastering one's mind and body. These principles form the core of every lesson, guiding students on the path to mastery.