Black Belt Weekend Reps – by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz
Kiai Echo Articles I had never heard of a Black Belt Weekend when I was coming through the ranks. Maybe it was because I wasn’t a black belt yet. Or maybe because it was a Northern California event and I lived in Southern California. It wasn’t until after I got my...
Black Belt Promotions – December 2018
Kiai Echo Articles To the rank of Shodan: Aidan Smith-Fagan, a student of Larry Carter from Nemuri Kuma Richard Kaszonyi, a student of Sensei Kimo Williams from Burbank Danzan Dojo To the rank of Nidan: Daniel Cleary, a student of Sensei John Cleary from Shin Ho Kan To the rank of...
AJJF National Convention – Sr. Prof. Tom Ball
Convention I began my study of Danzan Ryu JuJitsu in 1957 in Redding, CA. That was one year before the AJJF incorporated as the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation in 1958. I find it hard to believe that was 61 years ago. During that time I have never missed one of our annual...