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Danzan Ryu Origin Stories

Danzan Ryu Origin Stories

By Professor Hillary Kaplowitz

Welcome to Danzan Ryu Origin Stories. In movies, television, books, especially comic books, we often get to learn the character's backstory to find out why they are the way they are - like how a superhero got their superpower. Knowing their "origin story" is important so we can understand their role in the story. Learning about how our DZR Sensei started training - their "origin stories" - helps us to document this part of our oral history and provides some insight and inspiration about training in the martial arts.

Hosted by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz, Sensei of Pacific JuJitsu Kai.
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Danzan Ryu Origin StoriesFeb 16, 2022

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Professor Scott Redden

Professor Scott Redden

We are joined by Professor Scott Redden of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Redding Jujitsu Academy in Redding, CA.

Mar 25, 202417:20
Professor Tim Merrill

Professor Tim Merrill

We are joined by Professor Tim Merrill of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Chiku Shin Dojo in Pleasant Hill, CA.


Dec 31, 202312:36
Professor William Randle

Professor William Randle

We are joined by Professor William Randle, Sensei of the Westside Dojo in Los Angeles, California, and Associate Professor in the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation.
May 09, 202320:29
Professor Nerissa Freeman

Professor Nerissa Freeman

We are joined by Professor Nerissa Freeman of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Wasenshi Kan Martial & Healing Arts in Roseville, California.

Dec 31, 202211:01
Professor Hillary Kaplowitz

Professor Hillary Kaplowitz

We are joined by Professor Hillary Kaplowitz of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Pacific JuJitsu Kai in Los Angeles, California
Oct 30, 202214:53
Professor Marty Brzykcy

Professor Marty Brzykcy

We are joined by Professor Marty Brzykcy of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Mushinkan in Buffalo, New York.

Jul 05, 202220:26
Professor Troy Shehorn

Professor Troy Shehorn

We are joined by Professor Troy Shehorn of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sempai of Medford Judo Academy in Phoenix, Oregon. 

May 16, 202212:41
Professor Kevin Colton

Professor Kevin Colton

We are joined by Professor Kevin Colton of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Santa Clarita Valley School of Jujitsu in Santa Clarita, California.
Feb 16, 202221:48
Professor Robert Hodgkin

Professor Robert Hodgkin

We are joined by Professor Robert Hodgkin of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Co-Sensei of the Shin Budo Kai in Lehi, Utah.
Dec 27, 202111:52
Professor Tom Hill

Professor Tom Hill

We are joined by Professor Tom Hill of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Shum pu kan Dojo in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Oct 07, 202119:57
Professor Sheryl Hager

Professor Sheryl Hager

We are joined by Professor Sheryl Hager of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of the Redding Jujitsu Academy in Redding, California.
Aug 13, 202119:00
Professor Larry Nolte

Professor Larry Nolte

We are joined by Professor Larry Nolte of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of the Medford Judo Academy in Phoenix, Oregon.
Jul 13, 202118:34
Professor Tom Ryan

Professor Tom Ryan

We are joined by Professor Tom Ryan of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Palmetto Jujitsu Academy and Healing Arts Center in Lexington, South Carolina.
Jun 21, 202121:36
Professor Dennis Estes

Professor Dennis Estes

We are joined by Dennis Estes of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation Co-Sensei of Shin Budo Kai in Lehi, Utah.
Feb 03, 202114:37
Professor Donald Cross

Professor Donald Cross

We are joined by Professor Don Cross of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Jujitsu-Do Martial Art Center in Eugene, Oregon.
Oct 26, 202021:49
Professor Geoff Lane

Professor Geoff Lane

We are joined by Professor Geoff Lane, current President of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation out of Ventura, California.
Sep 19, 202012:07
Professor Robert Hudson

Professor Robert Hudson

Professor Robert Hudson of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Halau O Ho'Omana.

Aug 15, 202022:42
Professor Jane Carr

Professor Jane Carr

Professor Jane Carr of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Shihan of Redding Jujitsu Academy, Inc. in Redding, California.

Jul 23, 202012:37
Professor John Congistre

Professor John Congistre

Professor John Congistre of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation out of Incline Village, Nevada.

Jun 27, 202015:13
Senior Professor Tom Ball

Senior Professor Tom Ball

Senior Professor Tom Ball of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and Sensei of Shingi Kan Martial Arts Academy in Fort Jones, California.
May 17, 202012:01
About Danzan Ryu Origin Stories

About Danzan Ryu Origin Stories

May 16, 202000:43