In the moment of conflict, when adrenaline courses through your veins and emotions flare, the decision to act or step back speaks volumes about who you are. In Jiu-Jitsu(Jujutsu), it’s not about teaching someone a lesson because you can, but about harnessing the discipline to use this powerful tool only when necessary.
Imagine this scenario: you're out with someone you love, enjoying a peaceful evening, when a stranger, clouded by alcohol, stumbles into your personal space. Words are exchanged, insults are thrown your way, and everyone around you holds their breath, expecting a physical response. For many, especially those skilled in combat, this could seem like an invitation to "prove" something. But true mastery—true jujutsu—is about choosing not to engage unless absolutely necessary.
Flip, the head instructor at Self Defense Academy COS, found himself in such a situation. A drunk man, disrespecting his wife Maritza, could have easily become an example. But instead of escalating the situation, Flip chose the higher path—he created distance. He didn’t retaliate with force, though it would have been easy. The power he displayed wasn’t in defeating the drunk man, but in resisting his ego and the urge to do so.
Why would someone with the skills to end an altercation choose to walk away? Because true jujutsu isn’t about domination or revenge—it’s about control, both physically and mentally. It’s about protecting yourself and others with respect for the values you hold dear. In Flip's case, the values of the 753 Code guided him. These principles of self-control, justice, and respect for life go beyond physical techniques—they shape the mindset of a martial artist.
In a video from the Valente Brothers Library in Miami featuring Professor Pedro Valente Jr., one of the most respected voices in the JuJutsu world, he reinforces this very concept. He stresses that jujutsu is not about using your abilities to inflict harm or to prove superiority. It's about defense, protection, and, most importantly, understanding when to use your skills. When faced with a potential fight, the most powerful move might be the one where you don’t fight at all.
This restraint is a core tenet of the Self Defense Academy COS. Flip’s story is just one example of how we teach not only physical techniques but also the mindset of respect, humility, and non-aggression. We practice jujutsu because it prepares us for the worst, but we live its philosophy every day by choosing peace whenever possible.
At our academy, we invite you to explore jujutsu—not to learn how to "teach someone a lesson"—but to gain the confidence that comes with knowing how to defend yourself when it’s the only choice. Come experience a place where discipline, respect, and restraint are just or even more important than physical strength.
Join us at Self Defense Academy COS, and learn what it means to carry the real power of jujutsu. You’ll leave not only with new skills but with a mindset that transcends the mat. Because the strongest person in the room is often the one who chooses not to fight. YOU Are Worth Defending!
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Thought of the Moment: "Jujutsu is not meant to teach anyone a lesson" - Professor Pedro Valente Jr.
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