A Family Discovers Danzan Ryu – by Tim DeLathouwer
I am writing this as a brand new beginner in the world of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. I discovered this system, and an amazing Sensei (Filiberto Gutierrez), nearly by accident. I wanted my kids, ages five and six, involved in some form of martial arts...
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The Passing of Professor Jerome (Jerry) Kunzman Sr. – by Jerry and Jerold Kunzman
It’s with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Professor Jerome (Jerry) Kunzman Sr. on the morning of Oct 12, 2018 from a ruptured aorta. The ER team at the hospital was extraordinary. We are so grateful, they put in a 110% effort to...
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Professor Lee Eichlberger Passes
The AJJF joins the rest of the Danzan Ryu community in mourning the passing of Professor Lee Eichlberger. Prof. Eichlberger began his study of DZR in 1966 with Professor Wally Jay and was very well known in the Martial Arts community at large....
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AJJF Board of Professors and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes September 9, 2018
Kata Manual The BOP has been focusing on the History and Shinyo no Maki sections of the kata manual. Members of the BOP are working on final comments to these documents. The History portions of the kata manual will likely be available for viewing...
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Black Belt Promotions – August 2018
To the rank of Shodan: Timur Mammmadov, a student of Professor Don Cross at Jujitsu-Do Martial Arts Center submitted by: Dominic Beltrami Chair, AJJF Examinations Committee Back to Kiai Echo March 2018 – February...
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ATJA/AJJF National Judo Championships: August 4, 2018 – by Tom Ryan, Professor
This year was the largest so far. We had 208 entries in 51 Divisions with 3 mat areas. There were entries from 13 States: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, South...
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A Postcard from Camp Kodenkan Midwest – by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz
Like many of us who have been doing Danzan Ryu in the AJJF for a while, I have been to my fair share of camps, clinics and conventions. Each event is unique on its own and simultaneously has a lot in common with other events. This may seem like a...
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AJJF Board of Professors and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes June 10, 2018
Kata Manual The BOP has been focusing on the History and Shinyo no Maki sections of the kata manual. Members of the BOP are working on final comments to these documents. The History portions of the kata manual will likely be available for viewing...
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How & Why Children Benefit from Judo – By Mark Lonsdale
“Winning a championship is a temporary accomplishment – being a better person is for life” More important than just building a better athlete, sports should build a better person. Judo in particular develops discipline, manners, punctuality,...
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True Stories & Other Damage Podcast with Ward Melenich – by Ryan Welles
Ward Melenich, Founder of the Kuroinukan and Excellent Laugher Ward has been participating in the martial arts since his "corrective shoe, four eyed, school yard days". His career includes high school and college wresting, Danzan Ryu Jujutsu and...
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