Six Dimensions of Training – by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz
General Info 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...
Teaching Jujutsu Using Principles of Motor Learning – by Nerissa Freeman
Kiai Echo Articles Like practicing martial arts, teaching martial arts is also a learned skill. While there are many different styles of teaching, there is a significant amount of research around best practices. The science of motor learning is one area from which we can take some of...
SW Regional Black Belt Promotions, January 2020
Kiai Echo Articles Congratulations to the following who passed their black belt exams at the SW Regional Exams held in conjunction with Camp South: To the rank of Shodan: Dolly Wyatt, a student of Professor Hillary Kaplowitz from Pacific Jujitsu Kai To the rank of Nidan: Chelsea...
All Members Banquet Memories – Katie Murphy Stevens
Kiai Echo Articles 72nd Annual AJJF National Convention March 6 – 8, 2020 San Ramon Marriott, San Ramon, California Please join us in March in Northern California for the flagship annual event of the AJJF, National Convention. If that is all that you need to hear, follow...