On August 6, 2022, my sister, Lydia Claire, and I went to Atlanta for the National Judo Tournament. I was feeling nervous that I was going against some of the best contenders in the country. There were national champions and an Olympic winner...

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The AJJF has a new dojo, recently opened by Professor Geoff Lane. If you find yourself in the Oxnard CA area stop in for some wonderful instruction!   School Name: KazeNamiKan School Head: Professor Geoff Lane School Location and Mailing...

It was a lively Saturday in Oxnard with music blasting, grills blazing, and bodies flying through the air with smiles seen in every direction. “Jujitsu at the Beach,” hosted by Professor Geoff Lane, took place for the 6th time and is likely to...

Welcome to Danzan Ryu Origin Stories. In movies, television, books, especially comic books, we often get to learn the character's backstory to find out why they are the way they are - like how a superhero got their superpower. Knowing their...

March 13, 2022 Respectfully submitted, Prof. Hager, AJJF Secretary Professors in attendance (BOP) Sr. Professor Ball, Professors Congistre,Carr,Hudson, Lane,Cross,Ryan, Nolte, Hager, Hill, Hodgkin, Colton, Brzykcy, Shehorn, Kaplowitz, Freeman,...

AJJF Board of Directors Meeting Summary March 6, 2022   BOD Members in attendance President: Prof. Lane Treasurer: Prof. Congistre Secretary: Prof. Hager Operations Committee Chair: Sensei St Pierre Finance Committee Chair: Sensei Roberts...

I have a confession to make to you all.  I am a thief.  I can’t help it, but I just have to steal.  And if you give me a chance, I will probably steal something from you too. Now, some of you may know me personally and think, “No, you’re not a...