Six Dimensions of Training – by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz

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by Kiai Echo | Feb 26, 2020 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles | 0 comments

We know that kata is the heart and soul of our training in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. But at times we may have found ourselves wondering if we should be doing something other than kata. We are told that Prof Okazaki tested the effectiveness of our system successfully...

Feb 26, 2020

Black Belt Promotions December 6, 2019

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by Kiai Echo | Dec 6, 2019 | General Info

Congratulations to the following who passed their black belt exam in July at the Jujitsu at the Beach clinic in Oxnard, CA: To the rank of Sandan: Wayne Hagen, a student of Sensei Robert Rainey from Lawndale Jujitsu Kai Photo from left to right: Professor Sheryl...

Dec 6, 2019

Black Belt Promotions November 22, 2019

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by Kiai Echo | Nov 22, 2019 | General Info

Congratulations to the following who passed their black belt exam at the SW Regional Seminar in Santa Monica, CA: To the rank of Sandan: Jessica Conover, a student of Sensei Keith Thompson from Yasei Mahi Jujitsu Aromalyn Magtira, a student of Professor Hillary...

Nov 22, 2019

2019 AJJF National Freestyle Contest – by John Pfund

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by Kiai Echo | Jun 17, 2019 | General Info, Kiai Echo Articles

Here are the results from the 2019 AJJF National Freestyle Contest held at the convention, March 29, 2019: Junior Beginner 1. Miguel Colula – DZR Chicago 2. Ivan Woodhull – Kuroinukan 3. Molly McShane – Lokahi Jr. Intermediate 1. Ian Feliz –...

Jun 17, 2019

True Stories and Other Damage Podcast with Professor Jane Carr – by Ryan Welles

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by Kiai Echo | May 7, 2019 | General Info

Professor Jane Carr of Redding Jujitsu Academy Inc. Professor Carr is a powerful force in the AJJF. It was a great honor to have her on the podcast at the 71st Annual AJJF convention in Chicago, IL. I’ll let Professor Carr speak for herself. Enjoy!...

May 7, 2019

Just Keep Doing! – by Professor Geoff Lane

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by Kiai Echo | Feb 5, 2019 | General Info

It was about 1978. I was a brown belt in one of Professor Bud Estes’ classes at the Chico Kodenkan. I don’t remember what the class was about, but something Professor Estes said has stuck with me ever since. I consider myself extremely fortunate to...

Feb 5, 2019

Six Dimensions of Training – by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz

Black Belt Promotions December 6, 2019

Black Belt Promotions November 22, 2019

2019 AJJF National Freestyle Contest – by John Pfund

True Stories and Other Damage Podcast with Professor Jane Carr – by Ryan Welles

Just Keep Doing! – by Professor Geoff Lane

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