AJJF Danzan Ryu Instructor Development Program

What is it?

The physical skills of our Ryu are standardized through the AJJF Black Belt examination process, but, until now, our instructors and school heads have not been offered direct information on such things as teaching methods, physiology of training, risk assessment, business skills, or the psychology of teaching.

All of these subjects, and more, will be offered in seminars to participants of Ikkyu and Black Belt rank who are teaching, or may be teaching in the future. Program participants will deepen their understanding and practice of Kodenkan Danzan Ryu, while improving their communication skills and enhancing leadership abilities.

The courses are taught by AJJF Professors and Master Instructors, and administered by a Standards Committee.

Master Okazaki had a dream that one day there would be schools in every state of the union teaching DZR. Our new program helps facilitate the realization of our organization’s prime directive: “The AJJF is dedicated to preserve and promote the quality and worldwide growth of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.” The DZRIDP is committed to accomplishing that goal by developing competent instructors.

Who is it for?

DZRIDP Standards Committee

• Professor Tom Ball
• Professor Don Cross
• Sensei Randy Schuster
• Sensei Cynthia Frueh (Chair)
• Sensei Gerry Halligan

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