· The katas of the Yoshitsune ... book, dated 1944, published during WWii. I Herman. ... Chuck...
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------ By Christopher Shoolls I One of the contributing k t o r s to the IFOJJ's ever-increasing popularity is at it's roots. I am speaking of the kata forms of Yoshitsune Ju-Jitsu, (taught at IFOJJ's Headquarters-Dojo Yoshit- me). Requests from litem& aU over the world are coming in inquiring on how to learn and earn rank in this system. One reason for it's success, is it's differ- ent approach to learning. The katas of the Yoshitsune system are not complete- ly geared for street attack They simply teach a series of movements and locks that can be varied towards individual them to take the moves where they preferences. It is as though the system Richard Fike of Madlsan, OH. recognizes individuals by body type, IFOJJ Headquarters at 201-673-8028. strength, philosophy, etc. and allows Now onto some items ... want. A defensive Tactics Seminar for In my opinion, a system that solely law enforcement trainees was recent- teaches combat moves is restrictive in ly conducted by IFOJJ member, that it is demomtmting someone's in- Steven Greer. Sensei Greer focused terpretation of a fight situation. What is mostly on joint-locking techniques, one person's reaction is not necessarily come-a-long and restraining p ~ c i - true of another's. It is also my opinion ples. Ideal for the audience that day. that people recognize that our system For more information on Sensei simply provides them with the building Greer's North American Self Defense blocks allowing them to create what School, contact him at 919822-2079, they want with them (Fayetteville, GA). Another way to think of it is mathe : Italian, IFOJJ Sponsored, demo mati-. If you have 26 building blocks, ,em lead by Giovanni DiMeglio will the combination of finished products be travelling through Europe. This one could make seem endless. So what team of Goju Karate players incorpo- is easier to remember, what the 25 rate dynamic acts of gymnastics to blocks look like or aU of the structures compliment their kata and fighting that can be built from them? skills. An IFOJJ member for years, Yoshitsune JuJutsu is available Sensei DiMeglio has recently attained through video and personal instruction. his Shodan in Yoshitsune JuJutsu at For more information, please contact our home Dojo in New Jersey. Katia Reybon Dncie and Ken Gabrielson. I Gruer, Sensei DiMeglio's Black Belt 1 student, tested for Shodan in Yoshit- , me JuJutsu as welL I IWT Recently a TKD school, Mike Lee ' Kanarek's United Arts of Self De- fense, became a Charter member of i IFOJJ. In addition, Mr. Kanarek be- f came an individual member of the or- 1 ganization. One message Mike wants 1 togetacrosstoallmartialartistsis 1 the importance of everyone working I with one another. He feels it is ex- [ tremely important to integrate styles , in order to become a well rounded [. practitioner. I c One of the Gracie bothers, Reyl- I on, was recently in Canada with one , of his black belt instructorn, Ken Gab rielson. These gentlemen were con- ducting a seminar for Aldergrove his first seminar in Canada and we Academy of Martial Arts. This wa ) wish him all the best with his suc- F cess. 62 Karate International
Transcript of · The katas of the Yoshitsune ... book, dated 1944, published during WWii. I Herman. ... Chuck...
------ By Christopher Shoolls I
One of the contributing k t o r s to the IFOJJ's ever-increasing popularity is at it's roots. I am speaking of the kata forms of Yoshitsune Ju-Jitsu, (taught at IFOJJ's Headquarters-Dojo Yoshit- me) .
Requests from litem& aU over the world are coming in inquiring on how to learn and earn rank in this system. One reason for it's success, is it's differ- ent approach to learning. The katas of the Yoshitsune system are not complete- ly geared for street attack They simply teach a series of movements and locks that can be varied towards individual
them to take the moves where they
preferences. It is as though the system Richard Fike of Madlsan, OH.
recognizes individuals by body type, IFOJJ Headquarters at 201-673-8028. strength, philosophy, etc. and allows Now onto some items ... want. A defensive Tactics Seminar for
In my opinion, a system that solely law enforcement trainees was recent- teaches combat moves is restrictive in ly conducted by IFOJJ member, that it is demomtmting someone's in- Steven Greer. Sensei Greer focused terpretation of a fight situation. What is mostly on joint-locking techniques, one person's reaction is not necessarily come-a-long and restraining p ~ c i - true of another's. It is also my opinion ples. Ideal for the audience that day. that people recognize that our system For more information on Sensei simply provides them with the building Greer's North American Self Defense blocks allowing them to create what School, contact him at 919822-2079, they want with them (Fayetteville, GA).
Another way to think of it is mathe : Italian, IFOJJ Sponsored, demo mati-. If you have 26 building blocks, , e m lead by Giovanni DiMeglio will the combination of finished products be travelling through Europe. This one could make seem endless. So what team of Goju Karate players incorpo- is easier to remember, what the 25 rate dynamic acts of gymnastics to blocks look like or aU of the structures compliment their kata and fighting that can be built from them? skills. An IFOJJ member for years,
Yoshitsune JuJutsu is available Sensei DiMeglio has recently attained through video and personal instruction. his Shodan in Yoshitsune JuJutsu at For more information, please contact our home Dojo in New Jersey. Katia
Reybon Dncie and Ken Gabrielson. I
Gruer, Sensei DiMeglio's Black Belt 1 student, tested for Shodan in Yoshit- , m e JuJutsu as welL I
IWT Recently a TKD school, Mike Lee '
Kanarek's United Arts of Self De- fense, became a Charter member of i IFOJJ. In addition, Mr. Kanarek be- f came an individual member of the or- 1 ganization. One message Mike wants 1 togetacrosstoallmartialartistsis 1 the importance of everyone working I with one another. He feels it is ex- [ tremely important to integrate styles , in order to become a well rounded [. practitioner.
I c One of the Gracie bothers, Reyl- I
on, was recently in Canada with one , of his black belt instructorn, Ken Gab rielson. These gentlemen were con- ducting a seminar for Aldergrove
his first seminar in Canada and we Academy of Martial Arts. This w a ) wish him all the best with his suc- F cess.
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Italian lFWJ police instructor. Roberto De Ronzi and new wife Sqarameiia Rosaria surrounded by young Karate Students.
IFOJJ member Steve Greer dem strates a come-a-long technique at his Poi ce Defensivg Tactics seminar. 9 5
Shihan Felix Vasquez and his Nlnjitsu team. I
It)ll: Ohio IFOJJ representative, Jack Herman is conducting a seminar at the Kent Recreation Center. Shihan Herman, Chief instructor of the Unit- ed Budokai Federation will person-
ally lead training in the h a m i c strik- ing, throwing, joint-locking, pinning and weapons techniques of Aild Jujit- su. Additionally, there be some sword training integrated into the diy long event. For more information, contact Eric Kaltenborn at 216-296- 0181.
ItWK Professor Larry Hilton of Illinois recently joined our Federation. Soke Hilton, of Ketsugo Ryu, is well re- spected in the martial arts communi- ty and a welcome addition to our ever-increasing organization. Always active with his school and federation, Professor Hilton can be reached at 2216 W. Willow Knolls Rd., #706 C, Peoria, IL 61614. Rick Fike, owner and head of the
Madison Combined Martial Art Asso- ciation, recently taught at IFOJJ member Danny Lane's Camp. Addi- tionally showing his support for the event, Sensei Fike brought 30 of his
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students. This is the brotherhood, representative of the martial art spir- it.
II#: Shihan Felix Vasquez celebrated the Grand Opening of his 4th dojo, located in PA. Sensei Tony V i u e - va is the head instructor.
)(w: Michael DePasquale, Jr. recently received another JuJutsu book dat- ed 1944, from a student. Let me tell you JuJutsu has come a long way since then, it only goes to show that JuJutsu is the true mother of the arts, during World War II the marines were taught JuJutsu for close quarter combat.
IIII: IFOJJ Instructor and Italian Police Officer, Roberto De Ronzi recently got *
married to Sgaramella Rosaria Out- -' side the church, his little pupils were all wearing gi's and yelling "Campain for their Sensei and his wife. Best Wishes to the both of you fmm the IFOJJ Board and members. Ip
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