by Kiai Echo | Jun 15, 2022 | General Info, In Memoriam AJJF Professors, Kiai Echo Articles
I was asked if I would like to write something in remembrance of Professor Carr. I knew I did, although I was afraid it would drag on and get confusing. How do I tell nearly forty years of stories and not get off track? I decided to focus on one concept at and time,...
by Kiai Echo | May 10, 2022 | General Info, In Memoriam AJJF Professors, Kiai Echo Articles
I was fortunate enough to meet Professor Jane Carr as a little girl in the 70’s, and even then, I could tell that she was an incredible martial artist! I remember looking up to her in awe, and in seeing that kind of exceptional skill in a woman when I was so young,...
by Kiai Echo | Apr 30, 2022 | General Info, In Memoriam AJJF Professors, Kiai Echo Articles
In early March 2022, the AJJF – indeed the martial arts world – lost one of our true leaders, Professor Jane Carr, Judan, Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. Professor Carr had a formidable presence but was also very kind and giving. Professor Carr was my sensei for the...
by Website Admin | May 16, 2020 | In Memoriam AJJF Professors, Memorials
After 61 years of marriage, Professor Bud Fuller (84) and his wife, Ella (77), passed away at their home in Grants Pass, OR, within 2 weeks of each other. Both were students of Professor Estes in Chico and had met on the mat at Chico Judo Academy. Their dedication to...
by Website Admin | Mar 18, 2019 | In Memoriam AJJF Professors, Memorials
Former AJJF Professor, Mickey Davenport passed away suddenly March 12, 2019 at the age of 86. Professor Davenport held the rank of Godan and was promoted to AJJF Professor in 1966 and left the AJJF in 1969. Professor Davenport started coaching judo in his dojo Capitol...
