Hokutoryu (northern star style) Ju-Jutsu is the most complete, effective and innovative reality-based martial art style. It is based on a traditional Japanese combat system that has been adapted to meet the needs of the modern society. Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu was founded by Soke Auvo Niiniketo in Finland.

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu combines correct timing of defence and offence including escapes from different types of grabs, blocks, punches, kicks, throws, take-downs, joint locks, chokes and holds to subdue or disable one or more unarmed or armed opponents.

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu training includes effective martial arts combat techniques, break falls and different levels of fitness and stretching exercises.

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu is practised by ordinary citizens (male and female), police, military and security personnel.

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu syllabus is divided into student (kyu) and master (dan) grades. Student grades are; white, yellow, orange, green, blue and brown belts (6th – 1st kyu). Master grades are black belt degrees (1st – 10th dan). 6th – 8th degree (dan) black belts are allowed to use also red-white belt and 8thdegree (dan) also red belt with black edges and 9th – 10th degree (dan) black belts are allowed to use also red belt.