To the rank of Shodan:
- Austin Redlich, a student of Cara Parmigiani at Zanshin Jujitsu
- Brian Whitham, a student of Jeremy Schoener at SoRyuKan Dojo & Healing Arts
- Brittany Christensen, a student of John Cleary at Shin Ho Kan
- Derrick Psaros, a student of Sensei Richard Howell at Yoshin Jitsu Kai
- Graham O’Brien Johnson, a student of Professor Cross at Jujitsu Do Martial Arts Center & Ryan McDaniel at North Portland KaishinKai Danzan Ryu Dojo
- Joshua Pizano, a student of John Cleary at Shin Ho Kan
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Nicollette Mahealani Peak, a student of Travis Prose at Osoku Wakasu Dojo
- Shane Bechtold, a student of Matt Fried at Ronin Kai
- Stephen Jones, a student of John Cleary at Shin Ho Kan
To the rank of Nidan:
- Aaron Blake, a student of Professor Robert Hudson at Halau O Ho’ Omana
- Angel Lopez, a student of Sensei Filiberto Gutierrez and School Head at Lokahi DZR
- Austin Stahl, a student of Sensei Jeff Meyers at Nibukikan
- John Morrison, a student of Professor Tom Ryan at Palmetto Jujitsu Academy
- Jose Gonzalez, a student of Sensei Filiberto Gutierrez and Co-School Head at Danzan Ryu Ohana
To the rank of Sandan:
- Hoang Mai, a student of Sensei Robert Rainey at Lawndale Jujitsu Kai
- Ivan Ochoa, a student of Sensei Filiberto Gutierrez at Danzan Ryu Chicago
- John Morris, a student of Professors Dennis Estes and Robert Hodgkin at Shin Budo Kai
- Nathan Hill, a student of Sensei Dan Browning at Shinzen Kai
- Noah Visscher, a student of Jeanette McGrath at Yama Naka Jujitsu
- Travis Prose, a student of Sensei Thabiti Sabahive and School Head at Osoku Wakasu Dojo
AJJF National Convention 2017 Promotions:
To the rank of Godan:
- Sensei Harry Burleson,
- Sensei Kimo Williams
To the rank of Rokudan:
- Sensei Dan Browning
- Sensei Filiberto Gutierrez
- Sensei Lyle Najita
- Sensei Ward Melenich
To the rank of Hachidan:
- Professor Tom Ryan
With the title of Professor:
- Hillary Kaplowitz, Rokudan
submitted by:
Dominic Beltrami
Chair, AJJF Examinations Committee