The American Judo and Jujitsu Federation is a worldwide organization of martial arts schools dedicated to the preservation and promulgation of the Danzan Ryu system of Jujitsu.
Danzan Ryu Jujitsu was founded by Henry Seishiro Okazaki in the 1920’s in the Hawaiian Islands, and is one of the most comprehensive and most widely taught styles of Jujitsu in the United States. It includes not only all the pertinent elements of an effective self-defense system, but also a complete system of resuscitation, massage and healing arts. The ultimate goal of Danzan Ryu Judo / Jujitsu is completion of character. It achieves this goal by retraining the body/mind relationship so that fear is replaced with confidence. Danzan Ryu is a sophisticated martial system designed to cultivate your warrior-spirit and help you become the person you were meant to be. Master the system and you master yourself.
The AJJF National Convention Grappling Contest – by Jose Gonzalez
Here we go. The 2018 National Convention Grappling Contest is here! The room is filled with highly skilled jujitsu and judo practitioners, which is a little intimidating. The feeling of 'ohana is present and it is awesome. The first match is...
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Black Belt Promotions March 2, 2018 – April 4, 2018
To the rank of Shodan: Mauricio Campos, a student of Sensei Robert Rainey at Lawndale Jujitsu Kai Philip D'Asaro, a student of Larry Carter at Nemuri Kuma Michael Thompson, a student of Sensei Katie Stevens at Makoto Kai To the rank of Nidan:...
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Kiai Echo March 2018 – February 2019
Editor's Note: We have finished the first year of our new workflow: constant, rapid release of articles, followed by an annual traditional anthology of the Kiai Echo. This year, the anthology will be provided, as a hard copy, to those who...
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Dr. Bill Gessner, In Memoriam – By his Wife, Barb Gessner
Bill Gessner, 92, died unexpectedly yet peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, January 27, 2018. He was the loving and devoted husband of Barbara Gessner for over 34 years. Bill was born on September 1, 1925 in Norristown, Pennsylvania and...
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