Main Instructor - David Taylor

David Sensei currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Danzan ryu Jujitsu.  He began training in Jujitsu in 1991 while in the U.S. Air Force under Daryl "DJ" Johnson (http://www.defensivetacticsfirearms.com/), a 6th degree black belt in Sanucas ryu Jiu-Jitsu (street effective system of Jujitsu).  He also trained in Aikido (Tohei style) which helped improve softness and blending with standing joint locks already found in Jujitsu.  In approx. 1994, began training in Danzan ryu Jujutsu under Prof. George Arrington (http://www.danzan.com/HTML/PEOPLE/garrington.html).  "I found this traditional martial art to be a complete Jujitsu system that encompassed all of the standing, ground, weapons, and healing.  It has been a catalyst system that brought together much of my training."  In addition to Jujitsu, he continues to cross train in Moy Yat Wing Tsun (Chun), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Jim Wagner's Reality Based Training.  "My goal is to still discover Jujitsu as a whole, respecing all martial arts styles and learning from them."

You may contact me 703-298-4560 (cell) or email at: dave@jujitsuacademy.com

To find out about the schedule and address to visit our dojo, please go to our Classes section!

Assistant Instructor - Kevin Mattison

Kevin currently holds the rank of Ikyu (1st kyu brown belt) in Danzan ryu Jujitsu.  He has been training for three years in Danzan ryu Jujitsu.  He also holds a Shodan (1st dan black belt) in Okinawan Kempo Karate and and 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.   His diverse backround of striking and joint locks allows him to give detailed instruction of how to effectively blend the different ranges of distance.

You may contact Kevin at: kevin@jujitsuacademy.com