Black Belt Promotions November 2018
To the rank of Shodan: Andrew Ilardi, a student of Sensei Thabiti Sabahive from Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts To the rank of Nidan: Anna Hilliard, a student of Dr. Jay Kalisek DC from Santa Barbara Jujitsu Kai Dereck Pettiford, a student of...
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American Traditional Jujutsu Association (ATJA) and the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation (AJJF) Bilateral Agreement. October 25, 2018 – By Professor Tom Ryan
On October 25th the ATJA and AJJF entered into a bilateral agreement to allow both organizations to attend each other’s events on their individual organizational cards. This puts the AJJF, ATJA and USA Judo (National Governing Body, NGB, in the...
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Wasenshi Kan Martial and Healing Arts September 2018 AJJF Freestyle Contest Results – by Nerissa Freeman
Division Level Contestant Dojo Place PeeWee Ruby Watkins Chico Kodenkan 1 PeeWee Osvaldo Robles Redding Jujitsu Academy 2 Children 7-9 Beginner Alex Bianchini Wasenshi Kan 1 Children 7-9 Beginner Travis Holman Redding Jujitsu Academy 1 Children 7-9...
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Unarmed Self Defense from a Legal Perspective – by Robert Kaufer
All lawyers start with a disclaimer. The information in this article is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship between you and the author. It is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a treatise...
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Black Belt Promotions – September 2018
To the rank of Shodan: Jack Hopfinger, a student of Professors Larry Nolte and Troy Shehorn at Medford Judo Academy To the rank of Yodan: Sean Hummer, a student of Professor Geoff Lane at Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy submitted by: Dominic...
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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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