Six Dimensions of Training – by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz
We know that kata is the heart and soul of our training in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. But at times we may have found ourselves wondering if we should be doing something other than kata. We are told that Prof Okazaki tested the effectiveness of our...
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Teaching Jujutsu Using Principles of Motor Learning – by Nerissa Freeman
Like practicing martial arts, teaching martial arts is also a learned skill. While there are many different styles of teaching, there is a significant amount of research around best practices. The science of motor learning is one area from which we...
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SW Regional Black Belt Promotions, January 2020
Congratulations to the following who passed their black belt exams at the SW Regional Exams held in conjunction with Camp South: To the rank of Shodan: Dolly Wyatt, a student of Professor Hillary Kaplowitz from Pacific Jujitsu Kai To the rank of...
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All Members Banquet Memories – Katie Murphy Stevens
72nd Annual AJJF National Convention March 6 - 8, 2020 San Ramon Marriott, San Ramon, California Please join us in March in Northern California for the flagship annual event of the AJJF, National Convention. If that is all that you need to...
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Black Belt Promotions December 6, 2019
Congratulations to the following who passed their black belt exam in July at the Jujitsu at the Beach clinic in Oxnard, CA: To the rank of Sandan: Wayne Hagen, a student of Sensei Robert Rainey from Lawndale Jujitsu Kai Photo from left to right:...
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Redding Jujitsu Academy Kata Contest Results November 2, 2019
Division Place Name / Dojo Name / Dojo Black 1st John Pfund / Elite Self Defense singleton 2nd Jered Hallstrom / Redding Jujitsu Academy Scott Redden / Redding Jujitsu Academy 3rd Nerissa Freeman / Wasenshi Kan Dianna McKenzie / Hale O'Lima...
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Black Belt Promotions November 22, 2019
Congratulations to the following who passed their black belt exam at the SW Regional Seminar in Santa Monica, CA: To the rank of Sandan: Jessica Conover, a student of Sensei Keith Thompson from Yasei Mahi Jujitsu Aromalyn Magtira, a student of...
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Black Belt Promotions November 2019
Congratulations to the following who passed their black belt exam at Brown Belt Weekend in Chico, CA: To the rank of Nidan: Tara Campese, a student of Professor Kevin Colton from Santa Clarita Valley Jujitsu submitted by: Dominic Beltrami...
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Wasenshi Kan Annual Freestyle Contest Results 9/30/2019
Division Level Contestant Dojo Place PeeWee Beginner Alex Klotzer Redding Jujitsu Academy 1 Children 7-9 Beginner Indie Blue Woods Asobikan Calistoga Jujitsu 1 Children 7-9 Beginner Miles Walter Makoto Kai 2 Children 7-9 Beginner Charlie Klotzer...
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Black Belt Promotions August 2019
Congratulations to the following who passed their exams at Camp Kodenkan North: To the rank of Sandan: Ron Sekulich, a student of Sensei Keith Thompson from Seidokan Leo Vatev, a student of Sensei John Pfund from Elite Self Defense Congratulations...
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