Diving Under the Water: The Humiliating Origin of Mizukuguri – by Professor George Arrington
So…you decide to take up the study of some form of self-protection. The question then becomes, “Does what I am learning make sense for its intended purpose?” If you learn Danzan-Ryu Jujutsu (檀山流柔術), you will probably first learn how to properly and...
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Black Belt Promotions March 2, 2018 – April 4, 2018
To the rank of Shodan: Mauricio Campos, a student of Sensei Robert Rainey at Lawndale Jujitsu Kai Philip D'Asaro, a student of Larry Carter at Nemuri Kuma Michael Thompson, a student of Sensei Katie Stevens at Makoto Kai To the rank of Nidan:...
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AJJF Board of Professors and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes April 1, 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. Healing Arts Classes A new policy on how healing arts classes may be counted...
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True Stories & Other Damage Podcast with Jason Davis by Ryan Welles
Jason Davis is a Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) at the Kuroinukan, Sensei at UMD Jujutsu Club and editor of the Kiai Echo. Jason sat down and talked about his Jujutsu career, teaching 20 white belts each semester, and his vision for bringing the...
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Kiai Echo March 2018 – February 2019
Editor's Note: We have finished the first year of our new workflow: constant, rapid release of articles, followed by an annual traditional anthology of the Kiai Echo. This year, the anthology will be provided, as a hard copy, to those who...
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Black Belt Promotions February 2018
To the rank of Nidan: Rick LaRue, a student of Sensei Ward Melenich and Sensei Sohn Wehseler at Kuroinukan Matt Morgan, a student of Sensei Ward Melenich and Sensei Sohn Wehseler at Kuroinukan Ryan Welles, a student of Sensei Ward Melenich and...
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16 Years of Palmetto Jujitsu Clinics – By Patrick Hedgepath
To think that the Palmetto Jujitsu Clinic has been going on for 5 years longer than I’ve been a martial artist still humbles me. 16 years of anything can be impressive all by itself without saying another word. I look back on my time as a martial...
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Dr. Bill Gessner, In Memoriam – By his Wife, Barb Gessner
Bill Gessner, 92, died unexpectedly yet peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, January 27, 2018. He was the loving and devoted husband of Barbara Gessner for over 34 years. Bill was born on September 1, 1925 in Norristown, Pennsylvania and...
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Four Friends on a Journey: AJJF North East Region Spring Clinic 2017 – by Tiffiny Evans
Seven years ago, four women attended the annual North East Region Spring Clinic together. Being inspired by their wonderful Professor, Tom Ryan, they decided to travel to Pennsylvania to gain a different perspective on the art of jujitsu. Equipped...
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Wasenshi Kan Annual Freestyle Contest Results 9/30/17
Division Level Contestant Dojo Placement PeeWee Beginner Jenifer Rameriz Wasenshi Kan 1st PeeWee Beginner Dylan Egan Wasenshi Kan 2nd PeeWee Advanced Alex Bianchini Wasenshi Kan 1st Children 7-9 Beginner Nate Egan Wasenshi Kan 1st Children...
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