THE MASTER
Early Foundation & Multi-Discipline Background
Master Rusty Ort began his martial arts journey at seven years old, dedicating over five and half decades to the study and preservation of traditional, combat-tested martial systems. His early training forged an explosive striking foundation through Hapkido and Taekwondo under the direct instruction of Grandmaster San Yoon, instilling dynamic kicking dexterity and traditional martial discipline that remain central to his physical practice today.
Master Lineage & Samurai Jujitsu
Guided by Jujitsu Grandmaster Gen'ichi Goda A.K.A. Master "G", Rusty Ort mastered the lethal applications of Tenjin Shinyo Ryu Jujitsu. Under this direct lineage, he inherited the secrets of atemi-waza, joint-locking techniques, chokes/strangulations, and samurai weaponry, preserving a heritage that spans centuries of Japanese martial history. Our unique approach centers on weaponized grappling against both armed and unarmerd opponents.
Grappling Mastery of KOSEN JUDO
Over decades of relentless mat time, under the direct supervision of triple Grandmaster Dr. Daeshik Kim, Master Ort expanded his combat repertoire to encompass the high-intensity ground dominance and submission control that define modern combat sports and classical grappling arts in his perfection of Kosen Judo.
Training & Lineage
3 Time World Champion w/ my son Jacob
Warming fighters up backstage before the walk
Master Instructor of the Year Award
Kosen Judo & Technical Ground Supremacy
Guided by the technical precision and strategic insights of legendary scholar and martial artist Dr. Daeshik Kim, Master Ort developed a specialized approach to Kosen Judo. Emphasizing leverage, submission locks, and pinning control over raw force, his training highlights the sophisticated ne-waza ground dynamics essential to early mixed martial arts and Vale Tudo.
Tenjin Shin'yō-ryū & Samurai Jujitsu
Under the tutelage of Grandmaster Gen'ichi Goda, Master Ort acquired the intricate joint-locking mechanisms, vital-point strikes (atemi-waza), and close-range tactical applications of classical Tenjin Shin'yō-ryū Jujitsu, preserving centuries of authentic Japanese warrior heritage.
Cacoy Doce Pares & Edged/Impact Weapons
Honoring the close-quarters legacy of Supreme Grandmaster Cacoy Cañete, Master Ort integrates fluid stick, blade, and empty-hand defense into a unified close-range self-defense framework.
Pedagogical Philosophy & Legacy
As an instructor, Master Rusty Ort bridges the gap between ancient combat wisdom and modern practical application. By blending the specialized ground control of Kosen Judo, the lethal mechanics of Japanese Shoot Fighting and Jujitsu, and the practical fluid strikes of Filipino combat systems, Master Ort empowers his students to master both the execution and the underlying tactical theory of high-efficiency martial arts.
LEGACY IN MOTION
Myself and Grandmaster San Yoon my Hapkido and Taekwondo teacher.
Me at 45 throwing that same vertical roundhouse.
Me at 17 years old throwing a vertical roundhouse kick.
MISSION
WE PRESERVE THE ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS OF SAMURAI JUJITSU AND KOSEN JUDO. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DISCIPLINE, AUTHENTICITY, AND THE UNCOMPROMISING PRACTICE OF THE ARTS.