Jujitsu at the Beach – by Sensei Austin Stahl

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by Kiai Echo | Aug 9, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles | 0 comments

It was a lively Saturday in Oxnard with music blasting, grills blazing, and bodies flying through the air with smiles seen in every direction. “Jujitsu at the Beach,” hosted by Professor Geoff Lane, took place for the 6th time and is likely to continue for many...

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

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by Kiai Echo | Jul 22, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles | 0 comments

 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...

Memorial in Honor of Sensei Jess Green – by Sensei Conor Witham

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by Kiai Echo | Jul 11, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

The AJJF lost one of their most beloved yudanshas this year. Most of you know him because he was a 50 Year Club inductee at the last convention and was always teaching the AJJF youth at camps and conventions. I’m talking about my Sensei, Jess Green. Sensei Jess was...

Board of Professors and Executive Committee Minutes and Action Items Summary – by Prof. Sheryl Hager

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by Kiai Echo | Jul 5, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

March 13, 2022 Respectfully submitted, Prof. Hager, AJJF Secretary Professors in attendance (BOP) Sr. Professor Ball, Professors Congistre,Carr,Hudson, Lane,Cross,Ryan, Nolte, Hager, Hill, Hodgkin, Colton, Brzykcy, Shehorn, Kaplowitz, Freeman, Associate Professor...

AJJF Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Summary March 6, 2022 – by Prof. Hager AJJF Secretary

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by Kiai Echo | Jul 5, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

AJJF Board of Directors Meeting Summary March 6, 2022   BOD Members in attendance President: Prof. Lane Treasurer: Prof. Congistre Secretary: Prof. Hager Operations Committee Chair: Sensei St Pierre Finance Committee Chair: Sensei Roberts Council Of Senior...

How to be a Good Thief – by Sensei Sean Hummer

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by Kiai Echo | Jun 16, 2022 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

I have a confession to make to you all.  I am a thief.  I can’t help it, but I just have to steal.  And if you give me a chance, I will probably steal something from you too. Now, some of you may know me personally and think, “No, you’re not a thief.  I know you, and...