From: Jay Sandlin <Jitsu@woh.rr.com> I am trying to find information on an organization from the 1960's I believe. Organization is called the Ketsugo Jitsu Academy Of Self Defense (K.J.A.S.D.). If you have ever heard of this could you please send me any information that I could use to get in contact?
3/11/04 Shihan Ed Kuras from Macomb, IL came to Akron with two students for intensive training in Jujitsu and grading of his students to Shodan. Ed is really tough and we hope he becomes active in the USJJF.
2/28/04 - Traveled to Macomb, IL for a seminar for the Western Illinois Shotokan, held at Shihan Ed Kurası dojo. Shihan James Caldwell from Nebraska and Shihan Ben DeLeon from Wisconsin also attended and we had a fine time. Taught the Wado Chinto kata, certain ancient Chinese martial arts drills, some Kwan-bup techniques and reviewed special Tai-ho Jitsu methods.
2/21/01 -New KHF President -- From: Richard Hackworth [mailto:drhackworth@earthlink.net] ---OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: February 20th 2004. Seoul, South Korea. Hapkido Grand Master Park, Kum Shil has been formally appointed and elected as the President of the newly organized Republic of Korea Hapkido ---Federation. The Chief of Presidential Security, Han Myung Sun, nominated Dr. Richard Hackworth of the United States for the position of International Director. This nomination was unanomously approved by the KHF board of directors and President Park, Kum Shil made the formal announcement today. Master Michael Barron of Norwich, England was elected as the United Kingdom Representative of the KHF and will host the first UK Hapkido Conference in Norwich, England, June 18-20, 2004. This will be the first international level Hapkido conference held in England. The conference will cover Hapkido techniques and theory. The first European Dan rank promotion grading will be conducted for the Republic of Korea Hapkido Federation by the international panel of Hapkido masters in attendance. Participants from Europe and the USA are already confirmed for attendance at this historic event.
1/20/04 - 2004 Winter Symposium and US Jujitsu Federation Winter Camp. PDF Program (Large) was an outstand success and was a sold-out affair with over three hundred in attendance. Representation was international with Shihan Janak Subedi - Nepal Kwanmukan, Dr. Nader Sherif - Egypt - President African Karate Union, and Shihan Michael Osho from Ghana. There was a stronlgly attended meeting of the powerful PSDI Police Survival and Defense Institute during which Dr. Sherif proposed and it was decided to plan a major training seminar in July 2005 in Casablanka, Morocco. Janek Subedi presented documents indicating Nepalese Goverment support for a January 2005 .International Tournament to be held in Katmandu, Nepal by the Nepal Kwanmukan Association. They are anticipating over 25 official national teams - last year they had 18 national teams and the event was sanctioned by the World Karate Confederation, president Fritz Wendland. Charles Stepan of Taekwondo Times gave us a nice article with poictures about the event.
10/3-5/03 US Ju-jitsu Federation Nationals, Batavia, NY at the Holiday Inn. PDF Program (Large) The locations turned out to be a very, very good facility with meeting rooms surrounding the central grand ballroom where the competition was held. The organization of the tournament was absolutely excellent. Ernest McPeek, the General Secretary of the JJIF, promoted the event and assembled and arranged events to proceed without a hitch. The Championships drew people from across the United States: Canada, Wisconsin, Florida, Nevada, Ohio, North Carolina California, New Jersey, Nebraska and Oklahoma, Montana.
The competition was really, really tough. The National Competition was on Saturday, the first day. US Team Members were strong as usual with Jose Rodriquez (Florida - Captain of the USJJF Team for the past JJIF World Championship in Uruguay), Anthony Brewer (California, Uruguay Team member), and Chad White (Ohio, Uruguay Team member) showing their growing experience with strong performances
Carl Wilcoxıs group from North Carolina included four humongous guys and it was duly noted that their hobby was bull riding. This was indeed true, but professionally they were the SWAT Team from Ashville, N. Carolina and drove up to Batavia in a Cruiser, with permission from their Sheriff. (They are also on the PSDI National Taiho Jitsu Board.) Aron Caldwell, from Omaha, Nebraska, Kobudo Chairman Jim Caldwellıs son, fought up into the adult division and showed why he is going to be a champion wrestler on his high school team. He won a gold medal in his division in the North American Cup, defeating older and heavier opponents. Adam Pyles also fought up and did a respectable job.
This tournament was the first time the US Ju-jitsu to present weapons kata competition, and Shihan James Caldwell, well noted in the Kobudo world, has been appointed to oversee the program and to ascertain that USJJ certified referees and rules conform to the US Kobudo (Kobudokan) international standards. The USJJF plans to present divisions for weapons forms and self-defense, which will include weapon against weapon and empty hand, defend against the bo. Also scheduled is an open self-defense category. The traditional kobudo weapons will be allowed together with the weapons of traditional ju-jitsu such as knife and sword. At this time the USJJF presents ?duo? competitions and kumite. The ?duo,? consists of two people partnering for performance of defense techniques; each player taking turn on attack and defense against grasping, embracing, club or knife, and punch or kick. Two teams are called to the tatami and each team performs the four categories of attack. After each partnership is done with their presentation, judges score the actions, and the duo with the highest overall score wins. Eliminations proceed on the chart in the same manner as in the kumite competition. Right now, the attacks are fixed in the categories and the referee tells you which attack you must use. The USJJF has decided that in national competition entrants will have an open attack choice and that you can make up your own attack for you presentation in the four categories. We want to go an open sequence, where you can make up your own attack sequence and then present it. We want to be able to include weapons in this presentation and use open hands against weapons, and weapons against weapons.
The championship was double-elimination, so everybody got to fight and fight and fight some more. Some people fought as many as ten matches. All the medals were really earned. The next day, Sunday, the North American Cup was held and a strong field was present. That also added to the number of fights that each athlete had. So every fighter there, I believe, thought they got thoroughly wrung out. I think this is particularly true in the heavy weight division where the ominously strong and powerful big guys from N. Carolina swept the division.
The refereeing was in the hands of Michael Piaser ably assisted by Joe Santocildes and was very well handled. As always there were a couple obnoxious calls and some irritations arose in the matches. Notably: There was a forced loss for an athlete because of alleged ?too-hard-punching? to the abdomen; another was low kicks - bringing up the not-so-clear rule that states ?kicks above the groin are allowed.? This caused several controversial below-the-belt whacks to be allowed. Also, there was some confusion over the concept that you are not allowed to punch after you hold. But what exactly consists of a hold - is it a ?cover?? The USJJF Technical Committee is looking at these problems carefully and will take its conclusions to the next World Technical Meeting in Spain. We are also looking at what happens when you execute an overly strong punch to the abdomen and somebody doubles up and the match is stopped. Is that actually a penalty or not? If it is so considered, we will fight the ruling. Malicious techniques should not be allowed but each competitor should control their breathing and train their abs. Ju-jitsu is not at all brutal in the competition, in fact it is quite safe, but the fighting competition is not for those who are soft or out of condition.
Annual National Congress was held the day before the championship and was the chaired by US Ju-jitsu President Lt. Col Bruce Bethers. Although this was not a world championship year (the next being in Spain in 2004) plenty went on. After the customary Pledge of Allegiance and the certification of delegates, elections for officers were held. Re-elected by acclaim for another 5 years term were Col. Bruce Bethers - president (now Washington, DC), John Chatwood - treasurer (Nevada) and Ernie McPeek - general secretary (NY and acting general secretary). George Anderson (Ohio) was elected vice-president unanimously. So, the set for the next five years is Bethers, Anderson, McPeek, and Chatwood. The head of the coaching committee is TR McClanahan (Ohio), the principle national coach is Ben DeLeon (Wisconsin), and his named national assistant coach is Chris Harrison (Montana). The head of the refereeing committee remains Michael Piaser (Ohio), always aptly assisted by Joe Santocildes - who often travels with him. Welcomed at the Congress as affiliate membership were the representatives of Ju-Jitsu America and the AAU Ju-Jitsu and Small Circle Ju-Jitsu were also approved. The big report was from the Ju-Jitsu International Federation World Congress in Slovenia. Representing the USJJF were George Anderson and Mike Piaser. At this time Paul Hoglund (Sweden) was elected to the presidency, replacing Rinaldo Orlandi (Italy), who was retained in position as the World Games representative. George Anderson was appointed Commissioner for the Americas, which is a great help for the USA. Professor Anderson was also given authority to proceed in trying to get more of the Caribbean and the Central American countries involved in our competition. This is going to be just absolutely super for us.
In the report of the Central Technical Committee (CenTechCom) there was some discussion about the 2004 Championship in Spain and about the team selection and how we are going accomplish it in a fair and just manner. The CenTechCom introduced a detailed team selection plan approved by the President Bethers, which was approved unanimously. The plan is somewhat elaborate, but it does give a fair shake to everybody. It means that you need to go to the championships so people can get a look at you - and, if you win the championships, you get put on the team pool. Then the team selection is chosen from the team pool. The Team Selection Committee will be chosen from a variety of committee positions, from different parts of the country, different styles, and will include at least 5 persons. The Executive of the US Ju-Jitsu Federation will be ex-officio with no vote except in case of tie and the same with the Chair of the Central Technical Committee, who will oversee the Team Selection, appointing a qualified person to act as Chair for the selection of each specific event selection. An example of a properly setup TEAMSELCOM is as follow: 1. Ernest McPeek, New York, Technical 2. Ben DeLeon, Wisconsin, Coach 3. TR McClanahan, Ohio, Coaching Committee - 4. Michael Piaser, Ohio, Referees Committee - 5. John Chatwood, Nevada, Technical 6. James Caldwell, Nebraska, Technical 7. Carl Wilcox, N. Carolina, Technical. It provides for excellent athletes who have not yet attended any US Ju-Jitsu events to have an opportunity to gain a berth on the team. It is difficult for them to do that, but we must allow for the best athletes in the United States access to the team selection process. The CenTechCom reports on the coaching committee were approved. All present agreed that the USJJF needs a secondary coach to assist he head coach and travel with the team. So, we selected the coach, Kris Harrison, the son of famous Jim Harrison. Rick is a terrific competitor, so he understands our competition very well.
President Bethers gave an outstanding Power Point presentation on the growth of the site.jujitsu.net. It is too extensive to be placed here but look on the Internet at www.usjujitus.net. Note: On the eve of his 86th Birthday, USJJF Life Member, Professor Wally Jay was recognized for his Life-Time Achievements and his Original Contributions to the Ancient Art of Ju-Jitsu with a Gold Medal and the Presidentıs Leadership Award by the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF), The National Governing Body for Ju-Jitsu in the United States of America. Congratulations, Professor Jay! Bruce R. Bethers 1850 Columbia Pike, # 626 Arlington, VA 22204 Office Email: Bruce.Bethers@hqda.army.mi Home Email: president@usjjf.org
2003 - United States National Championships Results
Junior Duo Division --Gold: Joshua Falker - New York - Anthony Falker - New York
Kumite Divisions --Junior Kumite Division (Under 18) -- Gold: Aron Caldwell - Lavista, NE - Silver: David Hufnagel, Lockport, NY
Female Lightweight Division --Gold: Janet Joy Smith - Woodbridge, VA - Silver: Kara McBrayer - Peru, NY
Female Heavyweight Division--Gold: Janelle Snider - Latham, NY - Silver: Madeline Ross - Asheville, NC
Male Adult Divisions - Kumite--
Weight Class - 62 < 69 Kg (137 - 152 Lbs.-Gold: Primo Luciano - West Seneca, NY -Silver: Brian Dietz - Columbus, OH -Bronze: Adam Pyles - Canal Fulton, OH
Weight Class - 69 <77 Kg (153 - 170 Lbs) -Gold: Anthony Brewer - Hayward, CA -Silver: Larry Aegerter - Mary Esther, FL -Bronze: Greg Mcelroy - Seville, OH
Weight Class - 77 < 85 Kg (171 - 187 Lbs.)- Gold: Jose&Mac226; Rodriguez - Mary Esther, FL-Silver: Edward Schultz - Walworth, WI -Bronze: Kris Harrison - Missoula, MT
Weight Class - 85 <94 Kg (188 - 207 Lbs)-Gold: Chad White - Akron, OH -Silver: Jonathan Scruggs - Candler, NC-Bronze: John Franklin- Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Weight Class - 94 Kg + (208 Lbs +)-Gold: Matt Melton - Asheville, NC- Silver: Christopher Gant - Asheville, NC-Bronze: Matthew Kiser - Candler, NC
2003 - North American Ju-jitsu ?Open Cup Championships
Female Lightweight Division-Gold: Anneliese Reckewitz - Canada-Silver: Madeline Ross - USA
Female Heavyweight Division- Gold: Janelle Snider - USA-Silver: Sofie Winkels - Canada
Male Division - 69 <77 Kg (153 170 Lbs) -Gold: Aron Caldwell - USA -Silver: Bill Brickman - Canada
Male Division - 77< 85kg (171 187 Lbs) -Gold: Edward Schultz - USA -Silver: David Baker - USA -Bronze: Jose&Mac226; Rodriguez - USA
Male Division 85 < 94 Kg (188 207 Lbs) Gold: Chad White - USA - Silver: Adam Nerod - Canada
Male Division 94 Kg + (208 Lbs + ) Gold: Matt Melton - USA -Silver: Gary Pardon - Canada
9/13/03 We hear that Mike Tyson is going into Kickboxing - any truth to that?
8/16-17/03 The 2003 Nationals - Hall of Fame and Pictures program on line now.
Report: The USAKF National Championship was very strong and the competition excellent. The tournament suffered somewhat in attendance because it was right on the top of that massive power outage that we had and more than a few air-fiights were cancelled. Others had no electricity in their homes and were worried about their refrigerators and home energy systems; they did not want to leave until their premises were secure. Also, in this are there were no traffic signals working. For the last 3 years we have had problems, could it be that September has a thing for us? The USAKF National Championship was very strong, fair and safe. This yearıs matches were held in the Grand Ballroom, which made it cozy but somewhat cramped. One plus was that there were really ringside seats. The divisions were full at the youth level but were thinner for the adults, as in most competition these days.
We had our National Meeting prior to the tournament and they went smoothly and without any major problems. It was decided to keep the Nationals in Akron for the present, to support more fully the PSDI, and to have seminars around the 2004 Nationals. Pat Hickey gave a full report on the USAKF Foundation which appears to be really taking off. We had the annual national meeting prior to the competition and no major problems were encountered.
The Hall of Fame dinner was excellent and the hall full. This is an unusual hall of fame and it is indeed exclusive. The USA Karate Federation Hall of Fame began with the efforts of the AAU Karate Committee (which was to become the USAKF) to identify those special people who made outstanding contributions to the progress of karate in the United States of America. Those persons selected were given an annual award. At that time the awards were called Man Or Woman Of The Year (the Outstanding Service Award) and the Athlete Of The Year (the Centurion Award). From 1976 to 1997, the National Hall of Fame was not formally located, but the roster of the recipients and nature of the highly coveted earned honors were studiously maintained. In 1996 the USAKF declared the National Office in Akron, Ohio a Karate Museum and the Oficial Location of the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Famers were no longer just talked about, there was now a place where their memorabilia and trophies of great significance could be kept. Additionally, a world wide web site was devised to memorialize the individual members of the Hall and to make their accomplishments known, a site where everyone could come to view and study the rich heritage of our arts created by us in this country. In 1997 other significant national martial arts federations decided to have their Hall of Fame inductees honored along with those of the USAKF. Honorees of the US Ju-Jitsu Federation, the USKA Law Enforcement Division (PSDI), the US Kobudo Federation, Global Martial Arts Federations, and the Central Taekwondo Association are now included in the Hall. It is not easy to get into the Hall of Fame. Having money, having many students, having good PR - and all those things do not infiuence our Hall of Fame selection committee. Outstanding achievements and dedicated work of an extraordinary level must be seen. Dedication, perseverance, sincerity, excellence and achievement are the keywords. Our mission is to honor and preserve karateıs rich heritage, and chronicle the achievements of those who excelled, and provide an educational experience for our national martial arts. The above representation, legitimate and united National Martial Arts Federations of The United States of America, are devoting our combined abilities to maximize awareness of our history and our current presence, and to pursue our sacred mission, the development of the character and body of our arts in the United States of America.
Many old timers were there talking over old war stories: George Anderson, Bruce Bethers (USJJF President) and Roger Jarrett (USNKF General Secretary). Shihans Pat and Pam Hickey, Mrs. Tom LaPuppet, Carmel Sorrento, Bernard Scarda, John Nanay, Russell Malone, Herb Wiles, Bob Utsey, Joe Bonacci, Max Ciscell, Joe Bonacci, Richard Fike, David Ames, Jeff Ellis, Doug Selchen, Dustin Baldis, John Fonseca, Pat Byrnes, John Linebarger, Pete Timoch, Adam Older, Carl Wilcox, Jim Caldwell, Larry Overholt, Bob Saal, Janek Subedi (Nepal)- Brian Pendleton, Akram Geelami, Bill Viola, Sr., Harvey Glover, Lance Weimer, Larry Feldman, and Robert Valentine.
USAKF awards givens were: John Fonseca - Athlete of the Year - Centurion Award; Bill Viola, Sr. - Distinguished Service Award; Aron Caldwell, Kobudo Competitor of the Year; Akram Geelami - Instructor of the Year; Mary Meade - Junior Female Athlete of the Year; Terrance Tubio - Junior Male Athlete of the Year; Investiture Certificate to Marie Carroll, widow of Tom LaPuppet Carroll.
Central Taekwondo Association: Harvey Glover - Outstanding National Athlete of the 1970s US Kobudo (Kobudokan): Brian Arnold - Master of the Year and Kobudokan - James Caldwell - Instructor of the Year
TR McClanahan was recognized for his certification from the JJIF as an international 9th Dan.
PSDI --TR McClanahan, Max Ciscell, Joe Bonacci, Rick Fike, Pat Hickey, Joe Gabriel, Carl Wilcox and Robert Magnuson were awarded advanced grades in Taiho Jitsu consistent with their jujitsu and karate grades by the Police Safety and Defense Institute (PSDI) because of their past and present activities in law enforcement, civilian protection training, and operations.
7/10/03 -- Questions on Ketsugo Jitsu Academy Of Self Defense Jay Sandlin <Jitsu@woh.rr.com>-- I am trying to find information on an organization from the 1960's I believe. Organization is called the Ketsugo Jitsu Academy Of Self Defense (K.J.A.S.D.)). If you have ever heard of this could you please send me any information that I could use to get in contact?
Did you hear about the Mystic who refused Novocain during a root canal? He wanted to transcend dental medication.
World Congress IJJF - Jujitsu International Federation and a new President, Paul Hoglund of Sweden - by George Anderson, Chair, Central Technical Committee US Ju-Jitsu Main Site ---- This is the site put up by Slovenia
I took the trip as the official representative of the USA, Mike Piaser, head of the USJJ Referee Committee accompanied me. We took a direct flight to London and then on to Lubjiana, Slovenia. We met Frank Furst, JJIF General Secretary, and the Israeli and German delegations at the airport and we taken to Lubjiana by Robert Perc, the organizer for the Slovenian federation. The Treasure, Paul Hoglund, was running for IJJF President and there was some serious politicing going on. In fact they changed the voting structure to favor the incumbent president by ordering the agenda of -- first treasurer, then secretary, and then the president, he told me that that was the way they did things in Europe, which I later found out was a lie. He said that if Paul was not elected president, then he was completely to be gone.
Our goals were: Election of USJJ President Bethers as 2nd VP, setting a functional JJIF internet site, allowing us to contact countries in our area such as Panama, Bermuda, Trinidad, American representation in the World Games competition and US Representation on the JJIF World Referee Council. We heard what had been said for all these years: That a new and important develpment was that the World Games are the route to the IOC recognition and it was most important that the IOC Pres. Rogge asked the Natinoal Olympic Committees to support the International World Games Sports. Accordingly we would get money form the USOC. I was asked ho I was going to vote for president and I said I never talked about how I was going to vote or for whom I did vote.
The meetings started with the certifications of the delegates, voting numbered 18. A professional video record was made of the entire congress. The first item argued about was the order of the voting with the vote for treasurer being held first, followed by the 2nd VP and with the President last. This was a hard argument as it differed from all previous voting and was designed to eliminate Paul. The voting was approved in the order of President, VP and then the Treasurer . For the vote on president, both candidates a presentation of their plans. Paul went first followed by Rinaldo followed who gave a lengthy Power-Point. Paul Hoglund was elected. For the vote on the vice-president, I spoke for Bruce and Ignacio spoke for himself. Luis Baquena of Spain (former International Judo Federation President) also ran and was elected. Hoglund immediately made the outgoing president Rinaldo Orlandi a Honorary President for Life, a gracious gesture.
During the Gala Dinner we sat with the new elected President Paul Hoglund and Vice-President Baquena and when the dinner ended we were asked to have a brief private meeting. The upshot was that they reformed the Americas to suit the Olympic structure and formed a new Pan American Union with Ignacio from Uruguay as the name President and George Anderson as the Commissioner in the America and he was also named a Senior Advisor to the JJIF.
We stayed a the four star Union Hotel, which had marble everywhere, pubs nearby, and motorcycles and loud shouting all night long near my window which fronted on the street. The food was good, the town spotless, the people great, and the women tall, blond, and beautiful
The entire event was to the satisfaction of the US Ju-Jitsu Federation and we hope that the new leadership will move us forward to direct IOC recognition.
A bit of humor - Many thanks to Horst Reschke h.reschke@worldnet.att.net who writes: "I found the item below in the April 1867 issue of`Printers' Circular.'"
"A duel was fought in Texas lately, by Alexander Shott and John S. Nott. Nott was shot and Shott was not. In this case it was better to be Shott than Nott. There was a rumor that Nott was not shot, but Shott swears he shot Nott, which proves either that the shot Shott shot at Nott was not shot, or that Nott is shot notwithstanding."
3/27/03 -- Subject - a Powell Quote from Mike Antonides
When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush.
He answered by saying that, ?Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.?
It became very quiet in the room.
On 2/14/03 -- Searching Chang Moo Kwan instructor by the name of Chun Di Ki. --Willis Myers <willismyers@yahoo.com>
I know that this is a long shot but here goes anyway. Back in the 1970ıs my instructor, James Clements, had a Chang Moo Kwan instructor by the name of Chun Di Ki. He lost contact with that instructor and has been trying for years to find him. I was wondering if your organization might have a directory that would list Mr. Chun Di Ki (if he is still teaching). If you do have any information on how we might contact Chun Di Ki the information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and patience.
11/22-25/02 Travel Team for Uruguay Trip 1 Presentation of Teams | 2 Dinners | 3 Competition | 4 Persons | 5 More People | 6 The Party
Travel Regulations for US JU-JITSU Federation to World Championships in URUGUAY
Bruce Bethers President - Reno NV- Chief of Delegation ---- George Anderson JJIF Advisor - Chair Central Tech Comm - Chief of Mission - Akron OH ---- Ben DeLeon Coach -Wisconsin ---- Edmund Fellmeth Team Manager -Wisconsin- Joe Santocildes Referee - Cleveland, Ohio ---- Team Captain -Jose Rodriquez Male Duo & 77<85kg - - Shalimar FL ---- Steve Logue Male Duo - Fort Walton Beach FL ---- Adam Pyles Mixed Duo - Akron, OH ---- Noelle Kanaga Mixed Duo - Greenville DE ---- Chris Burdick <62kg - Topeka KS ---- Shumbey Calvin 62<69kg - Burke VA ---- Anthony Brewer 69<77kg - Haywood CA ---- Chad White 85<94kg - Akron OH ---- Christopher Gant 94+ kg ---- Jennifer Case Wms Kumite - Kansas ---- Jill Matteson 62<70kg - Elkhorn WI
Brief report: The team put up a great fight but won no medals. France, German, and the Nederlands did the best. The refereeing was iffy and, for example, a hold down was put on hold in order for the referees to discuss the value of a previous punch. Actual, the refereeing was atrocious. Ben DeLeon did a great job of coaching and we almost medaled in several events, in some cases I think we did but were put out of the game for misunderstandings. One such was a question of a proper application of a choke and the other a disqualification for something that was permitted for other athletes. The US Team acted in the most sportsmanlike manner and we were truly proud of them. I enjoyed meeting the JJIF Board again and especially Paul Hoglund from Sweden with whom I talked over the state of the Olympics and the planning of a goodwill tour this spring to Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. We also are thinking of a trip to England and Greece for training and friendly competition. The location was beautiful and the beaches the best that I have seen, too bad it was too cold. The steaks in Uruguay were really to die for in everyone's opinion. The final day there was a huge and grand party at a nearby ranch. All in all, it was one of the best trips that I have taken and the JJIF is definitely in the running as one of the best viewable sports ever.
I am putting up several pages of pictures of the event. Competition Venue Team Travelers Team Competition Team Enjoying Themselves
7/15/002 Subject: US Jujitsu Team Seminar Report From: Mike Piaser, MPiaser@mrisystem.com Mr. DeLeon's seminar when very well. I taught about half of the time...predominantly referee/rules/running matches along with some ground technique. Mr. Harrison's son (Kris) was there. He looked really good and had a good attitude (as did most of the attendees). Mr. Caldwell was there with a couple of his students. There we 15-20 people at the seminar. On the last day, Mr. DeLeon had to work so I ran the Sunday sessions for the 1/2 day before I had to leave for the airport.
2/18/02 - US Ju-Jitsu Spring Camp- By George Anderson
The weekend started with a trip to Vegas courtesy of the new KICKBOXX magazine. Barry Moyer and the KICKBOXX executives met me in Vegas we then met with Soke Glen Premru of the Okinawan Shorin-ryu and Grandmaster Ted Tabura from the Lima Lama/Okinawa-te style. It was good to see Glen again as I knew him well when he was resident in Pittsburgh. He is doing great and we went over some very interesting old stories. Ted is a great guy with a strong background; we went over to visit Mitch McClanahan at his dojo/video production office. He was working on a new presentation tape for Gene LeBelle. (Gene LeBelle was at the Fall USJJ Camp and I can tell you that Gene and Gokor are probably the best grapplers that I have seen. I sat out the workout because it was evident that my poor body would not endure the cranking, that is if I was to continue to continue with my hard teaching and workout schedule. When you get old, you must be more careful. (For example, If your living depends on teaching kicking, be careful with skiing.) Anyway, these guys are very tough and I recommend to all you grapplers with egos that you train with McClanahan/LeBelle for a while -- then write me a note.)
We left Vegas the next morning and flew to San Francisco where we met with Sid Campbell, who is engaged in writing the Bruce Lee Oakland Days. After some good stories we left for Reno by car and the traffic was stop-start, bumper to bumper for the entire trip. The USJJ Spring Camp was in progress and Rick Dunn was teaching police tactics when we arrived. The KICKBOXX group departed after some interviews. I really had some questions about the tactics taught and we entered into a vigorous debate that still is not fully resolved. We need some more input here, and I am certain that we will get it. The old PSDI, in my opinion, confined itself more to sound principles and recognized, investigated, and adjusted to the contrary opinions of the many opposing attitudes found in police work. But, all that being said, Dunn did a respectable job.
In the afternoon Jim Harrison taught. As usual, he is a super technician and certainty one of the best players to arise in America. No nonsense, solid basics, and unlimited determination have made him arguably the toughest man karate has seen to date. Furthermore, he is smart. That evening, Jim Harrison was awarded the 9th Dan- Hanshi - in the US Ju-Jitsu Federation.
We left for Frisco by car at about 9 p.m. and ran into a terrific snow storm in the passes in Tahoe. When we finally got to the airport in SF I found I had left my bag with air tickets, money, and credentials back in Reno. You can guess the rest.
12/30/99 World Jujitsu Championship IJJF - Denmark Check this out
