Professor Hillary Kaplowitz on Danzan Ryu Origin Stories Podcast – by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz

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by Kiai Echo | Nov 28, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

Welcome to Danzan Ryu Origin Stories. In movies, television, books, especially comic books, we often get to learn the character’s backstory to find out why they are the way they are – like how a superhero got their superpower. Knowing their “origin...

AJJF Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Summary June 5, 2022 – by Prof. Hager AJJF Secretary

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by Kiai Echo | Sep 12, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

AJJF Board of Directors Meeting Summary June 5th 2022. Respectfully submitted by, Sheryl Hager Prof. AJJF secretary BOD Member Attendance: President Prof. Lane Treasurer: Prof. Congistre Secretary: Prof. Hager Member at Large: Prof. Colton Operations Committee...

Feelings for the ATJA Nationals – by Lydia Claire Cheek

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by Kiai Echo | Sep 12, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

Dedication: This is to Aubrey Fitzloff, one of my sensei at my dojo. Yes, as you saw from the title, this is an article about how I felt at the ATJA Nationals. I won a silver and gold medal, and my brother, Noah, won a bronze medal for competing. But one of the most...

The ATJA National Judo Tournament of 8/6/22 – by Noah Cheek

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by Kiai Echo | Sep 12, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

On August 6, 2022, my sister, Lydia Claire, and I went to Atlanta for the National Judo Tournament. I was feeling nervous that I was going against some of the best contenders in the country. There were national champions and an Olympic winner competing. I was worried,...

AJJF Newsletter August 2022 – Kiai Echo

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by Kiai Echo | Aug 14, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

The AJJF Kiai Echo Newsletter will be an ongoing publication to keep you all up to date on the latest news, events, etc. Click the link below to view the latest publication. -Austin  ...