2019 AJJF National Freestyle Contest – by John Pfund
Here are the results from the 2019 AJJF National Freestyle Contest held at the convention, April 18, 2019: Junior Beginner 1. Miguel Colula - DZR Chicago 2. Ivan Woodhull - Kuroinukani 3. Molly McShane - Lokahi Jr. Intermediate 1. Ian Feliz -...
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The AJJF Black Belt Exam Process – by Lyle Najita
Getting to your black belt exam is a big step in your training as a jujitsuka. It’s a time full of nervous excitement as you get ready to step onto the exam mat and show off your best stuff. It seems like you’ve been training forever...
read moreTrue Stories and Other Damage Podcast with Professor Jane Carr – by Ryan Welles
Professor Jane Carr of Redding Jujitsu Academy Inc. Professor Carr is a powerful force in the AJJF. It was a great honor to have her on the podcast at the 71st Annual AJJF convention in Chicago, IL. I'll let Professor Carr speak for herself. ...
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Convention Program Booklet Archives Page
There is now a new convention program booklet archive page where the AJJF intends to display convention programs from previous years conventions. Enjoy!
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AJJF Board of Professors and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes March 17, 2019
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. AJJF and judo Quick links to IJF rules and information will be added to the...
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Black Belt Promotions National Convention, April 2019
Congratulations to the following who passed their exams at National Convention 2019 in Chicago: To the rank of Shodan: Jered Hallstrom from Redding Jujitsu Academy Jack Terrell from Chico Kodenkan To the rank of Sandan: Jose Garcia from Midway...
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DZRSI Healing Arts at Your Event Now or Online in the Future – by Cynthia Frueh
The Danzan Ryu Seifukujitsu Institute (DZRSI) is the AJJF group that manages the ongoing healing arts classes, teaching Danzan Ryu Restorative Therapy and Seifukujitsu. Last year the DZRSI Standards Committee made a commitment to attend...
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Black Belt Promotions March 2019
Congratulations to the following who passed their exams at the Southwest Region Convention in Santa Clarita: To the rank of Shodan: Anke Abken, a student of Gregory Poretz from Kenshokan Martial Arts Academy Alan Redulfin, a student of Gregory...
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Kiai Echo March 2019 – February 2020
View last year’s articles: Kiai Echo Annual 2018-2019 New Articles: Black Belt Promotions March 2019 DZRSI Healing Arts at Your Event Now or Online in the Future - by Cynthia Frueh Black Belt Promotions National Convention, April 2019 AJJF Board of...
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Mickey Davenport Passes
Former AJJF Professor, Mickey Davenport passed away suddenly March 12,2019 at the age of 86. Professor Davenport held the rank of Godan and promoted to AJJF Professor in 1966 and left the AJJF in 1969. Professor Davenport started coaching judo in...
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