Events - Seminars and Guest Instructors

2010 Upcoming Events

Open Mat Day - Saturday, July 10th, at 1pm.   Dojo open to outside guests to train and get a little sparring time (ground fighting).  For those that do not have experience, I will share some techniques.  For those that don't want to roll, we can work on some flow drills and transitions. 

2010 Ohana -  August 20th - 22nd.  Anaheim, CA.  Danzan ryu Jujitsu Annual Convention!  Ohana is the Hawiaan word for family.  This convention is where all the different organizataions of Danzan ryu Jujitsu come together to train and share with one another.  "Ohana 2010 is a 'Walk through through Professor Seishiro (Henry) Okazaki's history' as we embrace Professors Chubb and Fischer's Kakua vision for a dedication to the art of Jujitsu"(Ohana 2010 webpage).  http://www.ohana2010.webs.com/

MORE EVENTS POSTED SOON!!!

Past Events:

2009 Eastern Division Palmetto Fall Clinic -  November 5th - 8th.  Columbia, SC.  Danzan ryu Jujitsu Annual Clinic!  There will be approximately 28-30 instructors.  Training will be offered in Kodenkan Danzan ryu Jujitsu, Shorinjin Ryu Saito Ninjitsu, RyuTe Karate, Kyosho Jitsu, Kodokan Judo, Baguazhang, Satori International Shuri Ryu Karate, Aikido, Isshin Ryu Karate, Kyudo, MMA, Police arts, strength training, kettle bells, modern weapons, and more.  http://dzrjujitsu.com/

Okazaki-ha Shin Tenshin Shin'yo-ryu Kyokai Clinic -  November 6th 7th & 8th.  Falls Church, VA.  Friday 6-9PM - Weapons (katana, wakizaki, nito); Saturday 9am - 6pm - Goho (jujutsu), Juho (Aiki-jujutsu), Weapons (kobu-ho) of manrikigusari, naginata, kihon-waza of sword. Demonstrations; Sunday 9am - noon - Q&A, testing (if applicable), workout questions you may have on techniques taught. http://www.seibukanrenmei.org/

Danzan ryu Jujitsu Academy -  No Set Date Yet.  We are going to have three instructors covering Danzan ryu Jujitsu (Japanese Jujitsu), Wing Tsun (Chun), and Arnis.  All instructors are local to Metro DC area.  It is an overview of traditional martial arts focused more toward self defense.  Each instructor will share aspects and approaches to their sytem and method of training.  Will cover two hours in total.

American Ju-Jitsu Assoc. (AJA) Seminar - July 18th.  Towson, MD.  8am - 6pm.  This is a seminar covering Japanese Jujutsu in the local area.  This is an excellent opportunity to train with martial arts instructors from various Japanese Jujutsu styles - George Kirby, Parulski, Stockey, Bruce Jones.  You will make new friends, catch up with old one's, and have a great time.  Go to:  http://americanjujitsuassociation.org/documents/AJAConv2009.pdf

Royce Gracie Seminar - May 16th - 17th.  Royce Gracie seminar covering Gi and No-Gi.  Gi seminar at Loudon, Virginia on May 16th.  No-Gi seminar at Alexandria, Virginia Capital Jiu-Jitsu.    WAS A GREAT EVENT.  ROYCE IS A GREAT INSTRUCTOR.

CAMP DANZAN RYU - May 15th - 17th.  Ben Lamond, California.  Near San Francisco.  This is an excellent opportunity to spend a weekend training with martial arts instructors from various styles.  You will make new friends, catch up with old one's, and have a great time.  Go to:  http://alamedajujitsu.org/cdzr.html    GREAT EVENT.  SEVERAL INSTRUCTORS AT ONE LOCATION.  BEST DEAL FOR THE MONEY.

Ryu Te Kempo Karate - May 16th.  Grandmaster Taika Oyata will be teaching.  Will be covering finer points on kata and bunkai (breakdown of meaning) for advanced students.    To find out more, go to:  http://www.polanderkempo.com/PK_Active_Pages/Events/main.asp?Action=DisplayEvent&E_ID=252

AJJF CONVENTION - Annual AJJF Convention.  April 17th - 19th.  Costa Mesa, California.  http://www.ajjf.org/AJJF/convention/2009/convHome.phpMODERN ARNIS SEMINAR - Saturday, March 7th, 2009. Hilton Embassy Row, Washington, DC.  
10:00AM to 5:00PM.  Datu Tim Hartman.  http://www.arnisdc.com/datu/index.php

Ohana! The Kodenkan Ohana Alliance is a group of autonomous Kodenkan Danzan-Ryu Jujitsu and affiliated organizations dedicated to the principles handed down by Professor Henry S. Okazaki and aligning themselves to the Ohana family and actively supporting the Ohana convention event.

The details of the convention, including seminars, tournaments, banquet and family-oriented outings will be posted here. Stay tuned!The 2007 Ohana is sponsored by the Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Association, www.kdrja.com. The host dojo for the event is the Santa Clara Kodenkan Jujitsu School, www.kodenkan.com.

2005 Seminar