George Rego

Martial Arts Expert

George Rego is a lifelong Martial Arts Expert, Self-Defense expert, and Author of the book, The Founding of Jujutsu & Judo In America. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in the self-defense arts of Jukido Jujitsu and Kokondo Karate. He is currently a 5th-degree black belt in jujitsu (jiu-jitsu) and a 3rd-degree black belt in karate. While he has been a successful competitor, including being the 2015 National Freestyle Judo Lightweight Champion, his focus remains on learning and teaching martial arts for real-world self-defense. He is the National Jujitsu Director for the IKA and the Chief Instructor of the most well-attended Jukido Jujitsu school in the world, the Jukido Academy in Palm Coast, Florida, where he teaches people from all walks of life - from those with special needs to those who serve in the military special forces.

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How to

Perform the Guillotine Choke

An important move in self-defense, jujitsu, and mixed martial arts is the guillotine choke, in which the arms are used to encircle the opponent's neck to restrain them. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced martial ar...

How to

Practice a Kata

In martial arts, a kata combines individual moves into a sequenced pattern. Practicing a kata will help you to not only learn its steps, but how your body and muscles transition from one movement to the next. The more yo...

How to

Learn the Basics of Karate

Karate is a very complex and unique art that requires lots of practice and passion. But where there's a will there's a way: with some knowledge of the basics, you can create your own training regimen and practice at home...