DZRSI

The Danzan Ryu Seifukujitsu Institute (DZRSI) is the Committee of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation (AJJF) that has the mission of preserving and promoting Danzan Ryu Restorative Therapy (DZRRT) as envisioned and developed by Professor Henry Okazaki.

Jujitsu and Restorative Therapy trainings reflect Professor Okazaki’s teaching of martial arts and healing arts in one curriculum that was the beginning of DZR in Hawaii, promoting the idea that the fighting spirit should be balanced by the healing spirit.  From this dual tradition, many practitioners of Dan Zan Ryu have gone on to open jujitsu dojos and/or restorative therapy practices.

DZRRT

DZRRT stands for Danzan Ryu Restorative Therapy which is the application of the kata and therapeutic techniques passed down from Professor Okazaki for the healing arts side of Danzan Ryu.

The method uses fingers, palms, forearms, and elbows in an exacting kata (basic form) that encompasses western anatomy, the Asian system of channels, and Hawaiian healing practices, benefitting muscles, bones, joints and circulation.

 The first program was offered in 1983 and the programs have been offered continuously since 1983 in many parts of the United States.   Over the years different titles have been ascribed to the Ryu including Seifukujitsu, Okazaki Restorative Massage (ORM) and Long-Life Restoration.

 The name eventually evolved to the current one in use, Danzan Ryu Restorative Therapy.

DZRSI continues a long tradition of passing Professor Okazaki’s legacy on to our students.

Non-jujitsu students are welcome to participate in the programs.   No martial arts background is required to benefit from the training.

For information about a program, email gro.fjja@stragnilaeh