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The American Ju-Jitsu Association (AJA) is a national, non-profit amateur athletic association founded in 1972 to support the martial art of traditional Japanese ju-jitsu. It is registered with both the state of California and the U.S. government as a 501(c)(3) organization , [ 1 ] and is the only martial arts body in the U.S. classified as an ...
Born: Jeffrey F. Speakman November 8, 1958 (age 66)Chicago, Illinois: Nationality: American: Style: American Kenpo, Karate (Gōjū-ryū): Rank 10th degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ranking system awards practitioners different colored belts for increasing levels of knowledge and skill. [1] [2] The system shares its origins with Judo but now has its own character that has become synonymous with the art, including an informality in promotional criteria and a conservative approach to promotion in general generally resulting in a longer time to reach ...
William Paul Durbin Jr. (born Dec. 31, 1953) is a martial artist and Baptist minister, known for founding Kiyojute Ryu Kempo Bugei (気楊柔手流拳法武芸, Kiyōjūte-ryū Kenpō Bugei), meaning "spiritually positive gentle person system of martial arts", a form of Kempo, in 1982.
In 1993 some members of The Jitsu Foundation formed their own group, The East Midlands Jiu Jitsu Association (EMJJA) and began practising the same style, later this segmented off to be known (from 1995) as Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu, headed by Sensei Julian Straker-Jones and Sensei Simon Parker-Lehanne, both TJF 3rd Dans at the time. In a grading ...
The Pit is a professional mixed martial arts association and training camp operating in Arroyo Grande, California; with a branch in Henderson, Nevada, and affiliate schools throughout the United States. Founded in 1986 by John Hackleman, The Pit fighters have competed in various promotions such as the UFC, WEC and DREAM.
The earliest reliable documentation to prove that the bushi practiced swordsmanship in a systematic manner is dated in the 15th century. In this connection it is believed that kenjutsu , which deals with the art of swordsmanship as it is performed with an unsheathed sword, is the preceding form of iaijutsu.
Carlos has also been inducted into no less than 8 Martial Arts Hall of Fame for different contributions to the world of Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Machado served as a coach on season 7 of the Professional Grappling Federation on November 3 to 8, 2024, alongside Dean Lister, Pedro Sauer, and Roger Gracie. [7] Machado led the Intrana ...