Danzan Ryu Jujitsu
The Danzan-ryu system of jujitsu was founded by Professor Henry S. Okazaki in
Hawaii in 1929. Prof. Okazaki extensively studied the jujutsu of the
Yoshin-ryu, Iwaga-ryu and Kosogabe-ryu schools. He combined these systems with
Okinawan karate techniques, Chinese kung-fu, western boxing & wrestling,
Hawaian lua, and the knife techniques of the Phillipines to form the Danzan-ryu
school of jujitsu. In addition to the martial systems, Okazaki studied all the
resuscitation arts of Kappo and Seifukujutsu, the Japanese art of physical
adjustment and restoration. He was a firm believer that one of the virtues of
jujitsu was its techniques of restoration from disabling blows. Within the
Danzan-ryu system taught in the Kokua Jujitsu Kai students begin by learning
how to roll (ukemi) and fall (sutemi) safely and effectively when thrown or
otherwise falling.
The ultimate goal of Danzan-ryu jujitsu is the perfection of character and the
development of mental and physical skills necessary for the practice of
jujitsu. One cannot exist without the other, however. The system places great
importance on the mental attitudes of the student and strives to develop such
qualities as respect, loyalty, and humility. In order to perfect their physical
techniques, students must perfect themselves and train their minds and bodies
to act in concert. The Kokua Jujitsu Kai exists to help anyone, regardless of
previous experience or ability, strive for this perfection of character and
mastery of the art of jujitsu. Students at any level may join the Danzan-ryu
classes. Training is open to people ranging from ages 3 onwards in 3 separate
classes (a 3-5 year olds' class, a 6-12 year olds' class, and a adult class).
Students in Danzan-ryu jujitsu may concurrently take the Toyama-ryu iaido class
at any level and may cross-train in Wado-ryu karate from blue-belt onwards.
Instructors:
Sensei Kevin Ott,
Sensei John Tully
Quick links:
American Judo & Jujitsu Federation
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Danzan.com
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