Danzan Ryu Jujitsu

Seito

Kemmei

Kai

Preface:
Welcome to Seito Kemmei Kai. This student handbook has been created to aid you in your
training in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.
Since the fundamental principle acquired through the practice of Jujitsu has been elevated to a finer moral
concept called Judo, the way of gentleness, it may well be said that that the primary objective of practicing Judo is
the perfection of character.
-Master Henry Seishiro Okazaki

The above quote stresses the fact that primarily Jujitsu is a vehicle for self-improvement and
secondary is a system of self-defense. Other benefits are derived from regular Jujitsu training
that any student will soon discover in their own time.
Your rank will be registered and endorsed by the American Judo & Jujitsu Federation (AJJF),
the largest certifying Danzan-Ryu organization in the world. More information about the AJJF
can be found at: www.ajjf.org.
You can only earn your black belt through sincere and serious training. You, the student, must
realize that martial art training is not just physical culture, but much more. Jujitsu requires
discipline, an open and receptive mind, hard work, and honest effort. The personal and public
victories that Jujitsu can help one win are vast, but they can only be won if the student enters
their training with a sincere and honest heart.
Once you have earned your black belt you will have the skills and tools necessary for the
advanced training in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.

Acknowledgments
First and foremost I would like to thank my wife for being so supportive of my training in the
Martial Arts. Without her support I most likely would not have continued training. After training
for so many years and continually having Julies support I am extremely grateful that she
maintains martial arts with such high esteem. She is a great woman.
Secondly, I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to my Sensei, Tom Hill. For over
six years he has shared with me his understandings of Danzan-Ryu and martial arts in
general. He even shares the highest secrets of the martial arts with me. For that I am very
grateful.
And finally I would like to thank all of the Professors of the AJJF for coming to the East Coast
and sharing their wisdom & knowledge, all of my previous instructors in other arts, past and
present students, fellow Jujitsukas that I have trained with, Renshi Tom Ryan (who gave me
his school handbook from which I borrowed from to help organize & compile this book),
Renshi George Arrington (Who has provided the Danzan Ryu community at large with
historical documents, definitions, history, and various other media/information via his excellent
website, The Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Homepage www.danzan.com.)
And special thanks goes to Arlene Orsulak, who, at a party at my parents house, applied Moro
Yubi Tori on my right hand that sparked a desire in me to learn Jujitsu, The Gentle Art.

Copyright Notice:
No Portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without the expressed written consent of
Benjamin Delich.
Copyright 2004 Benjamin Delich

TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Esoteric Teachings Of Henry Okazaki.............................................................................5
THE TEACHER/STUDENT RELATIONSHIP ..................................................................................... 6
SEITO KEMMEI KAI .................................................................................................................... 7
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR ........................................................................................................ 7
ETIQUETTE AND RULES OF THE DOJO ..................................................................................... 11
ON TORI AND UKE .................................................................................................................. 12
ETIQUETTE IN THE DOJO ......................................................................................................... 13
JAPANESE TERMS USEFUL TO KNOW ....................................................................................... 13
COUNTING IN JAPANESE.......................................................................................................... 13
THE REED AND THE OAK TREE ............................................................................................... 15
SAMURAI CREED .................................................................................................................... 15
JUJITSU PRINCIPLES ............................................................................................................... 16
Shoden:

Beginning Transmission .....................................................................................17

YAWARA ................................................................................................................................ 18
NAGE TE ............................................................................................................................... 19
SHIME TE............................................................................................................................... 20
Chuden: Middle Transmission .............................................................................................22
GOSHIN JUTSU ....................................................................................................................... 22
OKU TE ................................................................................................................................. 23
KIAI NO MAKI ......................................................................................................................... 24
Tessen No Maki Iron Fan Scroll ..................................................................................... 24
Tanto No Maki Knife Scroll .............................................................................................. 24
Daito No Maki Sword Scroll............................................................................................ 24
Bo No Maki Staff Scroll................................................................................................. 25
Tanju No Maki Pistol Scroll.............................................................................................. 25
Okuden: Deep Transmission ................................................................................................26
SHINNIN NO MAKI ................................................................................................................... 26
SHINYO NO MAKI .................................................................................................................... 26
AUXILIARY NAGE W AZA........................................................................................................... 27
Koshi Waza (Hip Techniques): ......................................................................................... 27
Ashi Waza (Foot Techniques): ......................................................................................... 27
Sutemi Waza (Sacrifice Techniques):............................................................................... 27
Te Waza (Hand Techniques):........................................................................................... 28
LADIES YAWARA ..................................................................................................................... 29
ATEMI W AZA .......................................................................................................................... 30
UKE TE .................................................................................................................................. 30
AUXILIARY ATEMI ARTS ........................................................................................................... 31
RANK REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 32
A NOTE ON TRAINING AND RANK ADVANCEMENT ..................................................................... 32

THE ESOTERIC TEACHINGS OF HENRY OKAZAKI

* Since the fundamental principle acquired through the practice of JuJitsu has been elevated to
a finer moral concept called Judo, The Way of Gentleness, it may well be said that the
primary objective of practicing Judo is perfection of character. And to perfect ones character
one must be grateful for the abundant blessings of Heaven, Earth, and Nature, as well as for
the great love of parents; one must realize his enormous debt to teachers and be ever mindful
of his obligations to the general public.
* As a member of a family, ones first duty is to filial to parents, to be helpful and harmonious
with ones wife or husband, and to be affectionate to brothers and sisters, so that the family
may be a sound, successful, and harmonious unit of the community.
* As a member of a nation one must be grateful for the protection, which one derives as a
citizen; one must guard against self-interest and foster a spirit of social service. One must be
discreet in action, yet hold courage in high regard, and strive to cultivate manliness. One must
be gentle, modest, polite, and resourceful; never eccentric, but striving always to practice
moderation in all things. One must realize that these qualities constitute the secret of the
practice of Judo.
* Anyone who practices Judo should neither be afraid of the strong nor despise the weak; nor
should he act contrary to the strength of his enemy because of the art he has acquired. For
example, when a boat is set afloat on water, one mans strength is sufficient to move the boat
back and forth. This is only possible because the boat floats; for if, on the other hand, the boat
is placed on dry land, the same mans strength is scarcely sufficient to move it. It is necessary,
therefore, that the weak should learn this fact with regard to the strong.
* The forms and techniques should be remembered as the basic art of Judo. One should
never use these arts against anyone without sufficient justification. Therefore, refrain from
arrogance and do not despise a small enemy or a weak opponent. Every student of Judo
should realize that honesty is the foundation of all virtues. Kindness is the secret of business
prosperity. Amiability is the essence of success. Working pleasantly is the mother of health.
Strenuous effort and diligence conquer adverse circumstances. Simplicity, fortitude, and
manliness are the keys to joy and gladness; and service to humanity is the fountain of mutual
existence and common prosperity.
* As aptly expressed in the poem The boughs that bear most hang lowest, one should never
forget the virtue of modesty as one attains proficiency in the art of Judo. Do not disdain or
regard lightly either literary or military art; each is important and deserves equal cultivation and
respect. Within constant motion and change there is tranquility; and within tranquility, there is
motion and change.
* Remember always, parental love and ones enormous indebtedness to teachers. Be grateful
for the protection of Heaven and Earth. Be a good leader to younger men. To lead younger
men well, will in the long run, mean to attain proficiency in the skill of Judo.
* Like a drawing in India ink of the whispering of wind in the pines, the secrets of Judo can only
be suggested. Only through personal experience can one comprehend the mystic ecstasy of
such secrets. It is said of JuJitsu that it would require ten years of practice to win victory over
ones self and twenty years to win victory over others.
* Whatever the trials or dangers, even Hell under the upraised sword, remain calm and
remember the doctrine imparted to you by your teacher.
* A noted verse reads: For the lotus flower to fall is to rise to the surface.
* Only by cultivating a receptive state of mind, without preconceived ideas or thoughts, can one
master the secret art of reacting spontaneously and naturally without hesitation and without
purposeless resistance. These are the secrets of Kodenkan into which I have had the honor to
initiate you.
Henry Seishiro Okazaki
Master (Danzan Ryu), Director of the Kodenkan Dojo

The Teacher/Student Relationship

The educated professor went to the Zen master to learn of Zen.
During the conversation the professor talked profusely and
displayed his own vast knowledge. Halfway through their meeting
the Zen master offered his guest some tea. The guest graciously
accepted. When the Zen master filled the guests cup with tea he
did not stop pouring the tea and it spilled out of the vessel and all
over the table and floor.
The cup is full! Stop pouring the tea! exclaimed the
professor.
The Zen master then turned to his guest and said, Like this
cup full of tea, you are filled with your own preconceived ideas and
notions, if you wish to learn of Zen, first you must empty your cup.
-Anonymous Zen Story
It is imperative that a student receive his/her teachers teaching. The best way to receive a
teachers lesson is to first empty your cup.
It is also imperative that a teacher holds their students welfare in high regard and can trust
his/her student(s). That being said, it is obvious that a student teacher relationship is built on
mutual trust. Without a teacher, the student cannot learn. Without a student, the teacher
cannot teach. It is essential that when the student and teacher meet that they agree to follow
their respective roles.
Sensei is a Japanese term that means teacher. Sen
means before. Sei
means life,
birth. The literal translation is one who has come before. So, in a basic sense, Sensei is
one who has more experience than you in a specific area.
In the martial arts world, your Sensei is your martial arts teacher. The relationship between
Sensei and student is a very special agreement. The sensei-student relationship is built on
trust and reciprocity. The teacher agrees to share his or her knowledge with the student in a
mutually beneficial method and the student agrees to receive and use this knowledge in a
respectful and righteous manner.

Seito Kemmei Kai

A Danzan-Ryu Jujitsu Dojo
This dojo originated at Millersville University in 1993. For ten years the dojo ran under the
auspices of the Millersville Club Sports Program with Benjamin Delich as its Head Instructor.
In the Winter of 2003 the dojo was moved to the Silver Spring Dance Conservatory in Silver
Spring, PA.
Focusing on programs that benefit the community, Seito Kemmei Kai offers courses that
include:

Self Defense Courses for Women, Physically Challenged Individuals, Children, and
Men.
Childrens Martial Art Programs
General Martial Arts Program (Syllabus being Danzan Ryu Jujitsu)
Healing Aspects of the Martial Arts (Seifukujutsu, Long Life Massage, Kappo)

About your Instructor

Benjamin Delich
Sandan
Seito Kemmei Kai
I began my martial arts training in 1990. I received my Shodan (first degree blackbelt) in 1995
and am presently a Sandan (third degree blackbelt) under the AJJF. My Sensei is Thomas
Hill, Rokudan (Sixth Degree Blackbelt) with the American Judo & Jujitsu Federation.
During my personal training I have had the following teachers who influenced me a great deal:
Richard Murlo-sensei (Sykan Ryu Jujitsu), Andy Bachman & Scott Sonnon (SOMBO), Shuji
Matsushita-sensei (Iaido), Prof. Thomas Ryan (Danzan Ryu Jujitsu), and Prof Thomas Hill
(Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Iaido), who is my current Sensei.
Richard Murlo was my original influence with the Martial Arts. I began my training in August of
1990 when I was 16 years of age. After five years of study with him I achieved my shodan
(first degree black belt). After about two-three years of working out with and training with
Andy Bachman, I tested and passed for a Black belt under the American Association of Martial
Arts in American Combat Sombo as well as being awarded the title of American Combat
Sombo Instructor.
During the above mentioned time I began Seito Kemmei Kai,
. (Smart/wise,
Correct/just, School). I began the school as a brown belt. The first official class was
September 28, 1993 at Millersville University.
During the summer of 1997 I came into contact with Thomas Hill-sensei. Ever since that time I
have been his student.

Origin and Development of Jujitsu

It is said that Jujitsu originated some one thousand nine hundred sixty years ago, in the year
23 B.C., when Nomi no Sukune grappled with a man named Atema Kerihaya and defeated
him. Later, the Takeuchi school of Jujitsu was founded in the first year of Tenmon (1532 A. D.)
during the age of Civil wars. During the Keicho period (three hundred forty years ago), Chinese
Kenpo was introduced to Japan by Chinese emigrants, followed by Cheng Yuan-ping of Ming
China who taught techniques of arresting fugitives during the Shoho period (three hundred
years ago ). These Chinese techniques were then combined with the traditional Jujitsu
techniques of Japan to create a certain new style called Yawara , which is widely regarded as
the genesis of todays Judo. The Yawara style was further developed into various schools
during the Edo period, including the following:
Takeuchiryu, Tsutsumi Hozanryu, Arakiryu, Musoryu, Miuraryu, Fukunoryu, Isogairyu,
Seigoryu, Kajiwararyu, Sekiguchiryu, Shibukawaryu, Okitaoshiryu, Yoshinryu, Kyushinryu,
Kanshinryu, Yoshiokaryu, Tamegaryu, Sosuishuryu, Iwagaryu, Naniwa-Shoshinryu, etc.

Concepts for the Austere Practice of Judo

Insofar as Judo is a moral application and enhancement of the principles that have been
learned during ones Jujitsu practice sessions, it must be said that the very purpose of Judo
lies in the perfection of character. Character development begins with an appreciation of the
blessings of nature and the universe, which in turn ought to take the forms of filial piety and
obedience towards ones parents, harmony between husband and wife as well as among
brothers and sisters at home. This appreciation should also include an awareness of the
protection provided by ones own country, and encourage the priority of the public interests
over private profits and selfish gains. Ones daily conducts should be guided by the principles
of sincerity, gentleness, modesty, respect, harmony as well as moderation.

Personal History of Master Seishiro Okazaki

I was born in Kakeda, Date County, in Fukushima Prefecture of Japan. I immigrated to Hawaii
in the 39th year of the Meiji period (1906 A.D.) . When I was nineteen years old, I became ill on
the island of Hilo and was diagnosed by a doctor to have been suffering from incurable
tuberculosis. With the courage born out of desperation, I then knocked on the door of Mr.
Yoshimatsu Tanaka who was then teaching Judo at his Shinyukai Dojo in Hilo, and started to
practice Judo in earnest and in defiance of death. My frantic efforts and devotion to Judo not
only miraculously healed my tuberculosis, but also enabled me to develop a strong, iron-like
body in me.
I then realized that I owed my life completely to Judo, and decided to devote the rest of my life
to the teaching and promotion of Judo. While I was in Hilo, I thus mastered various techniques
of Judo that were being taught at Yoshinryu, Iwagaryu, and Kosogaburyu schools. I then
Combined these schools with the Karate techniques of the Rykyu Islands and the knifing
techniques of the Philippines, and created my own Danzan-Ryu school of Judo.
In September , 1922, when Morrison, then champion of American boxing, came to Hawaii, I
challenged him to a match and enhanced the reputation of Japanese Judo by defeating him
with much splendor.
In 1924, I returned to Japan, traveled extensively while visiting more than fifty Judo dojos that
were scattered between Morioka City in the north and Kagoshima in the south, studying the
Okugi (secret teachings), and mastered six hundred seventy-five techniques of Judo. Upon my
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return from Japan with an official 3rd dan rank in Judo in my credentials, I then started teaching
on the island of Maui for a short period. In 1929, I moved to Honolulu where I bought the Nikko
(Rays of the sun) residence from Mr. Chester Alphonse Doyle at South Hotel Street, converted
it into the Okazaki Seifukujitsu In, (Okazaki Adjustment and Restoration Clinic), while at the
same time I founded Kodenkan (School of the Ancient Tradition) Dojo where I have been
teaching Judo ever since to all people.
Professor Okazaki died in 1951 from the third in a series of strokes.

About the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation

The American Judo and Jujitsu Federation (AJJF) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation
represented by Jujitsu, Judo and other martial arts schools across the nation, and the world.
Most individual members of the AJJF are associated with AJJF schools, although this is not a
requirement. Membership in the AJJF is non-discriminatory.
The AJJF promotes the DanZan Ryu system of Jujitsu, an effective system of self-defense that
incorporates physical and mental training within a philosophy of ethical and moral
development. As a member of the American Judo and Jujitsu
Federation, you become part of a national organization that provides the many benefits
described below.
The AJJF tests and certifies DanZan Ryu Jujitsu Black Belt ranks. High standards of skill,
knowledge, proficiency and ethical conduct are required for a nationally recognized AJJF
DanZan Ryu Jujitsu Black Belt rank. Hundreds of men and women currently hold AJJF Black
Belt ranks.
All AJJF members receive the AJJF's Kiai Echo free of charge. This quarterly magazine
features articles about the instructors and students of the AJJF; the history of martial arts,
DanZan Ryu and the AJJF; as well as general subjects of interest. The Kiai Echo announces
coming events and contains minutes of organizational meetings.
The AJJF sponsors many clinics during the year, usually on a regional basis.
In-depth classes encourage the exchange of information between AJJF schools and individual
members and teach the basic techniques and philosophy of the DanZan Ryu system. Black
Belt conventions, Brown Belt weekend and summer camps
(in northern California and the Midwest) are some of the many exciting offerings. There are
structured clinics in areas as diverse as athletic taping, restorative massage, self-defense
applications, and police training.
Hundreds of Jujitsu students from all over the world attend the AJJF's annual
National Convention. AJJF members, visitors from other martial arts systems and guest
instructors gather for a long weekend of intensive study and fellowship. Convention is a great
opportunity to meet and study with the high-ranking professors of the AJJF.
The AJJF sponsors tournaments and competitions under the Jujitsu Rules bringing martial
artists together in the pure spirit of cooperation and competition. Freestyle Contests are
unrehearsed self-defense demonstrations performed during three one-minute rounds. Kata
Contests are formal demonstrations of the fundamental techniques of the DanZan Ryu Jujitsu
system. Some AJJF schools host Judo Competitions, featuring the international sport of
Judo, which orginated from Jujitsu.
DanZan Ryu Jujitsu founder Master Henry Okazaki was well known as a massage therapist
and healer. His Long-Life Restorative Massage is the core of the AJJF's National Massage
Certification Program in Okazaki Restorative Massage(TM). It is open to AJJF members who
have a desire to learn and gain proficiency in the ancient Japanese art of massage. The basic
program requires 150 hours to complete for practitioner level. This program prepares students
to do massage as a profession. Graduate programs are available.
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Etiquette and Rules of the Dojo

Dojo is a Japanese term that describes the location of where one trains in Budo (The Martial Ways). The term
dojo is comprised of two kanji: Do
which roughly means roadway, course, journey, or way. The second
kanji: Jo
, is roughly translated as place. Thus a rough transliteration could be, the place of the way.
Traditionally the dojo is austere and simple in order to facilitate the necessary state of mind for training. Thus, the
following list of rules are for the sole purpose of promoting the proper atmosphere that fosters an honored and
respected place referred to as the dojo.

Student must display respect for his/her instructor and high-ranking officials. You as a student should
follow the directions of your instructor, especially on the mat.

Students not actively participating in exercise will sit on the extreme edge of the mat in silence.

When a student ranks you, you should follow his/her teaching even if you feel him/her to be wrong. You
may have him/her corrected by conferring with your instructor at a later time.

The student must always be careful while practicing. There is no excuse for recklessness or horseplay!

Students must train sincerely and with honesty, entering into the spirit of the martial arts in accordance
with their principles.

All students will bow on entering and leaving the mat area.

A student should not anticipate promotions. Promotions are earned through sincere training and effort.
Do not ask your instructor when you will get promoted. You can generally tell how you are coming along
and will usually know when you are due for a promotion. When you are ready, you will be promoted.

Students must not practice any technique that has not been formally taught to them by a qualified
instructor.

Do not take charge of a group unless you have the instructors permission. It is an extremely poor policy
to take charge of anothers group when you are visiting. Often the instructor will ask you to, but wait until
he/she does.

Students are to maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene at all times, paying special attention
to short, smooth fingernails and toe nails.

Keikogis (uniforms) will be clean and in good state of repair at all times.

Students must not wear rings, bracelets, neck chains, or any sharp articles while practicing.

Do not be a braggart. A student, especially an experienced one, dislikes nothing more than to hear
another student brag about his/her abilities or accomplishments. Both on and off the mat, a student who
brags is a danger to him/herself and brings dishonor on the Martial Arts.

Profane language will not be tolerated in the dojo.

No student should unjustly or unconstructively criticize the arts of another.

No student shall teach the art of Jujitsu to anyone not affiliated with this school without express
permission of the Sensei. Those guilty will be subject to suspension or expulsion.

Martial Arts begin and end with courtesy. In order to prevent the Martial Arts from becoming merely a form of
roughhousing, courtesy is an absolute must in the dojo. Always remember the kindness given to you by your
Sensei, and never hesitate to give it back. Professor Okazaki always gave of himself, so we must try our best to
emulate this very important virtue.

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On Tori and Uke

In Jujitsu, many of the techniques require a partner to practice on to gain proficiency and then
mastery over the art. When one applies a technique, that person is known as the tori, or the
one who gives the technique. The person who receives the technique is known as the uke.
Both of these roles are extremely important. The one needs the other in order to learn and to
master their art. The tori must figure how to position his/her body in such a way that they can
apply the technique correctly and the uke must be able to physically receive the technique
safely without injury.
Oftentimes students of the martial arts think that when they are the uke (one who receives the
technique) that if they tap out or are thrown that they lose. This idea is absurd. When tori
and uke meet it is understood that the uke is giving their body to the tori so that tori can use it
to train in their art. Often it is much harder to be the uke than it is to be the tori.
When one is an uke, one has the ability to actually experience the technique firsthand and
have an intrinsic knowledge of the art. As a passive observer, this experience is lost.
When being an uke :

When being a tori:

Do:

Do:
Perform the art with confidence
Follow through on the art
Release uke when uke taps out or says
Matte

Relax
Go with the technique
Protect yourself with your sutemi
skills
Kiai

Dont:
Perform the art half-heartedly
Stop in the midst of a technique
Keep applying pressure after uke taps out
or says Matte

Dont:
Tense Up
Resist the technique
Passively take a fall
Inhale on the way down

The tori/uke relationship can be likened to the relationship between a blade and its sharpening
stone. In order for the blade to become sharp, it must have a quality sharpening stone on
which to grind away its imperfections. Should the stone be crooked, too hard, or too soft, the
blade will not come out as sharp as it would if it had a quality sharpening stone on which to be
worked on.
The same is true with the tori and uke. If uke is too rigid or too soft the tori will not be able to
practice their art in a proficient manner. However, if the tori has a quality uke on which to
practice, his or her technique will improve respectively.

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Etiquette in the Dojo

In a Japanese or Japanese-based Martial Art, one should always bow when entering the Dojo.
This shows respect for the Dojo, and the people who train there. It also serves other
purposes: It gives the student a chance to remember that they are at someplace special, and
that they need to humble themselves in order to learn. Entering the Dojo by bowing shows
respect and humility, traits that every martial artist should encompass.
If you are late to the dojo for your workout, do not walk onto the mat and join the class. Proper
etiquette calls for the late party to sit in seiza or stand at the edge of the mat until the Sensei
bows them into the class.
Before working out with someone in the Dojo, always bow to them. This shows many things:
that you are ready to workout with that person, that you are courteous to that person, and that
you are willing to learn. After working out with someone always bow to them. This is a
courteous and respectful action, not idolization.
When lining up for class, the highest rank is to the most right of you. If you are a lower ranking
student, you should be to the left of other students who are higher in rank than you.

Japanese Terms Useful to Know

Before working with someone say, Onegai-simasu. (Please work with me)
After working with someone say, Arigato gozaimasita, (Thank you for what you did)
Moo iti-do (do it once more)
kiotsuka (pay attention, line up for class)
sumimasen (I am sorry)

Counting in Japanese
Ichi

Ni

San

Shi
(Yon)
4

Ju-ichi

Ju-ni

Ju-san

Ju-yon

Ju-go

11

12

13

14

15

Ni-juichi
21

Ni-ju-ni
22

Ni-jusan
23

San-ju

Yon-ju

Go-ju

30

40

50

Ni-juyon
24
Rokuju
60

Go

Roku

Sichi
(nana)
7

Juroku
16

Junana
17

Ni-jugo
25
Nanaju
70

Ni-juroku
26

Hachiju
80

13

Hachi

Ku

Ju

10

Ju-ku

Ni-ju

19

20

Juhachi
18
Ni-junana
27

Ni-juhachi
28

Ni-ju-ku
29

Ku-ju

Hyaku

Sen

Man

90

100

1,000

10,000

Ranking in the Arts

Japanese martial art systems follow what is called a kyu ranking for ranks under black belt (mudansha).
After the kyu ranks follow the dan rankings which are the ranks above black belt (Yudansha). The
specific ranks are as follows:

Gokyu:
Yonkyu:
Sankyu:
Nikyu:
Ikkyu:
Shodan:
Nidan:
Sandan:
Yodan:
Godan:
Rokyudan:
Sichidan:
Hachidan:
Kyudan:
Judan:

Fifth Class
(Blue Belt)
Fourth Class
(Green Belt)
Third Class
(Brown Belt III)
Second Class (Brown Belt II)
First Class
(Brown Belt I)
First Rank
(Black Belt, one stripe)
Second Rank (Black Belt, two stripes)
Third Rank
(Black Belt, three stripes)
Fourth Rank
(Black Belt, four stripes)
Fifth Rank
(Black Belt, five stripes)
Sixth Rank
(Black Belt, six stripes)
Seventh Rank (Black Belt, seven stripes)
Eighth Rank
(Black Belt, eight stripes)
Ninth Rank
(Black Belt, nine stripes)
Tenth Rank
(Black Belt, ten stripes)

It should be noted that differing systems have different ranks. Some may start at Hachikyu (eighth
class), whereas other systems may start at rokyu or even gokyu. Also the dan rankings may also go as
high as eleventh or twelfth degree, but these degrees are often honorary or unachievable.
Prior to the development of the kyu/yudansha belt ranking system, martial art schools followed what
was known as a Menkyo Kaiden ranking system. The Ryu (or style) was separated into three different
sections:
Shoden:
Chuden:
Okuden:
Koden:

Beginning Level
Intermediate Level
Advanced Level
Most Advanced (Mouth to Ear)

Once the student gained a certain proficiency over the art he or she was given a certificate that stated
that they had mastered that specific system. The Menkyo Kaiden certificate listed technique names or
the number of techniques and also the title given to the practitioner stating that they were qualified to
teach the given ryu. The Menkyo Kaiden differs from the Mokuroku, in that the Mokuroku is a catalog
of techniques of a given system or ryu whereas the Menkyo Kaiden certifies a person as qualified to
propagate the Ryu..
The section that is known as a mokuroku or a catalog of techniques contained within Danzan
Ryu. In following tradition, only the shoden and chuden techniques are listed here. The format was
pulled from George Arringtons website The Danzan Ryu Webpage which can be found at:
http://www.danzan.com. This scroll was given to instructors of Danzan Ryu by Master Okazaki.

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THE REED AND THE OAK TREE

There once was an oak tree and reed that lived next to each alongside a babbling brook. The
oak tree one day looked down upon the reed and boomed, Little reed, why is it that you
succumb to the will of every gentle breeze that whispers by? Have you no honor? Can you
not stand and be proud of yourself?
I am proud of myself. When the wind whispers by, I bow in humility to its gentleness. When
the wind stops, I spring back to my proper posture. I find it much better to bend in the wind for
I am in harmony with its gentleness...
At that the oak tree laughed and mocked the reed for its weakness. At that instant a
ferocious gale blazed through the valley and struck the reed and the oak tree with awesome
force. The reed in its way flowed with the wind and bowed with sincerity to its power and
energy. The oak tree in its defiance stood tall and proud, resisting the winds power. In a few
seconds, an ear splitting CRACK! echoed throughout the valley. The oak tree split and was
uprooted from its footing and tossed mercilessly to the ground.
After the gale had passed, the reed sprang up, tall and able, ready for another day, whereas
the oak tree lay sprawled upon the ground, spent for its lifetime.

SAMURAI CREED
I have no parents; I make the heavens and earth my parents
I have no home; I make the saika tanden my home
I have no divine power; I make honesty my divine power
I have no means; I make docility my means
I have no magic power ; I make personality my magic power
I have neither life nor death; I make um my life and death
I have no body; I make stoicism my body
I have no eyes; I make the flash of lightning my eyes
I have no ears; I make sensibility my ears
I have no limbs; I make promptitude my limbs
I have no laws; I make self protection my laws
I have no strategy, I make sakkatsu jizai (free to restore life, free to kill) my strategy
I have no designs; I make kisan (taking opportunity by the forelock.). My design
I have no miracles; I make righteous laws my miracles
I have no principles; I make rinkioken (adaptability to everything) my principles
I have no tatics; I make kyojitsu (emptyness & fullnes) my tactics
I have no talent; I make toi sokuonyo (ready wit) my talent
I have no friends; I make my mind my friend
I have no enemies; I make incautiousness my enemy
I have no-armor make jinci (benevolence) my armor
I have no castle; I make fudoshin (Immovable mind) my castle
I have no sword; I make mushin (absence of mind) my sword

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Jujitsu Principles

The First step of a journey is of no more or less value and/or significance than the final step
that completes it.
If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
Jujitsu only becomes easy;
When it ceases to be hard.
The actions of a person are like a stone being thrown in a pool of water. A persons deeds
affect others like the ripples in the pool so that good actions do good and evil transmits evil.
But notice the largest ripple is at the origin. Therefore, a persons good or evil helps or harms
him/her the most.
When attacked, never resist.
But do it with all of your might.
A person is judged by what s/he does, not by what s/he says.
Defeat is a state of mind, as is courage. If you have courage you can never be defeated. If
you are a defeatist, you can never prevail.
Let it be said that we have never harmed anyone.
Only foolish people have hurt themselves in trying to harm us.
Honor and respect are gained through honor and respecting.
The mountain does not laugh at the river because it is so lowly; nor does the river laugh at the
mountain because it cannot move about.
It is better to avoid than to check.
It is better to check than to hit.
It is better to hit than to hurt.
It is better to hurt than to maim.
It is better to maim than to kill.
It is better to kill than to be killed.

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Shoden:

Beginning Transmission

Those who propose to pursue the art and discipline of Judo should first learn to face the strong
without fear and the weak without disdain, and apply the techniques that they have learned to
their opponents without resisting the opponents strength. This principle can be compared to
the strength of an individual who can control and manipulate a boat at ease and at will so long
as the boat is floating on water, whereas the moment the boat finds itself on land it often defies
the attempt of several strong men to move it. This is the very first principle of Yawara
(Softness) that a Judoist must learn while he as an underdog faces an opponent who is
stronger and more formidable in size as well as in physical strength.

Okazaki Standing in his Dojo in Hawaii.

(image retrieved from www.danzan.com)

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YAWARA
Soft/Supple

1.

Katate Hazushi Ichi

Single Hand Escape One

2.

Katate Hazushi Ni

Single Hand Escape Two

3.

Ryote Hazushi

Double Hand Escape

4.

Morote Hazushi

Multi-Hand Escape

5.

Yubi Tori Hazushi

Finger Capture Escape

6.

Momiji Hazushi

Red Leaf Escape

7.

Ryoeri Hazushi

Double Lapel Escape

8.

Yubi Tori

Finger Capture

9.

Moro Yubi Tori

Many Finger Capture

10.

Katate Tori

Single Hand Capture

11.

Ryote Tori

Double Hand Capture

12.

Tekubi Tori Ichi

Wrist Seizure One

13.

Tekubi Tori Ni

Wrist Seizure Two

14.

Imon Tori

Garment Crest Capture

15.

Ryoeri Tori

Double Lapel Capture

16.

Akushu Kote Tori

Handshake Little Hand Capture

17.

Akushu Ude Tori

Handshake Arm Capture

18.

Akushu Kotemaki Tori

Handshake Winding Capture

19.

Kubi Nuki Shime

Neck Pull Out Constriction

20.

Hagai Shime

Wing Pinion Constriction

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NAGE TE
1. DeAshi Harai

Advanced Foot Sweep

2. Sasae Ashi

Prop Foot

3. Okuri Harai

Sending Sweep

4. Soto Gama

Outside Sickle

5. Uchi Gama

Inside Sickle

6. Soto Momo Harai

Outside Thigh Sweep

7. Uchi Momo Harai

Inner Thigh Sweep

8. O Goshi

Major Hip

9. Utsuri Goshi

Changing Hip

10. Seoi Nage

Back Carry Throw

11. Ushiro Goshi

Rear Hip

12. Seoi Goshi

Back Carry Hip

13. Tsuri Komi Goshi

Lifting Pulling Hip

14. Harai Goshi

Sweeping Hip

15. Hane Goshi

Springing Hip

16. Uki Otoshi

Floating Drop

17. Maki Komi

Winding In Close

18. Kani Sute

Crab Abandon

19. Tomoe Nage

Circle Throw

20. Yama Arashi

Mountain Storm

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SHIME TE
Constriction Techniques

1.

Eri Gatame

Lapel Hold Down

2.

Kata Gatame

Shoulder Hold Down

3.

Juji Gatame

Crucifix Hold Down

4.

Shiho Gatame

Four Direction Hold Down

5.

Sankaku Gatame

Three Angle Hold Down

6.

Ushiro Gatame

Rear Hold Down

7.

NamiJuji Shime

Normal cross Constriction

8.

GyakuJuji Shime

Reverse cross Constriction

9.

IchiMonji Shime

Straight Line Constriction

10. Tsukkomi Shime

Thrusting in Constriction

11. Hadaka Shime Ichi

Naked Constriction One

12. Hadaka Shime Ni

Naked Constriction Two

13. Hadaka Shime San

Naked Constriction Three

14. DakiKubi Shime

Embrace NeckConstriction

15. OsaeGami Shime

Seize Hair Constriction

16. Kote Shime

Forearm Constriction

17. TeNada Jime

Hand Blade Constriction

18. Do Shime

Trunk Constriction

19. AshiKarami Shime

Leg Bind Constriction

20. AshiNada Shime

Leg Blade Constriction

21. AshiYubi Shime

Leg Digit Constriction

22. Momo Shime

Thigh Constriction

23. Shika no Issoku Shime

Deers Leg Constriction

24. ShiDareFuji Shime

Wisteria Constriction

25. TatsuMaki Shime

Dragon Constriction

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Those techniques mentioned above are hereby presented as comprising the Shoden (the first
principles) of Danzan-Ryu Judo. Refrain from throwing people down without good cause and
without good reason. Learn to be humble and guard against arrogance and haughtiness.
Cultivate the spirit of simplicity and fortitude, and live and let live in harmony with your fellow
human beings.

Mushin
Literally Mind of no-mind.
The concept is to have a calm, reflective mind that is ready to act.

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Chuden: Middle Transmission

GOSHIN JUTSU
Protect Body Art

1.

Kata Eri Hazushi

Single Lapel Escape

2.

Kata Te Tori Ni

Single Hand Hold Two

3.

Kata Te Tori San

Single Hand Hold 3

4.

Kata Te Tori Shi

Single Hand Hold Four

5.

I Mon Tori Ni

Crest Capture Two

6.

Kata Mune Tori

Single Chest Capture

7.

Ude Tori

Arm Capture

8.

Gen Kotsu Ude Tori

Fist Bone Arm Capture

9.

Ude Gyaku Ichi

Arm Reverse One

10. Ude Gyaku Ni

Arm Reverse Two

11. Ni Nin Yubi Tori

2 Person Finger hold

12. Kata Eri Tori

Single Lapel Capture

13. Ushiro Gyaku

Rear Reverse

14. Kata Hagai

Single Wing Pinion

15. Te Kubi Shi Garami

Wrist Entanglement

16. Genkotsu Otoshi

Fist Bone Drop

17. Hon Gyaku Ichi

Basic (True) Reverse 1

18. Hon Gyaku Ni

Basic (True) Reverse 2

19. Ushiro Daki Nage

Rear Embrace Throw

20. Mae Daki Nage Ichi

Front Embrace Throw 1

21. Mae Daki Nage Ni

Front Embrace Throw 2

22. Kata Guruma

Shoulder Wheel

23. Hiza Garami

Knee Entanglement

24. Mae Osae Gami Nage

Front Hold Hair Throw

25. Ushiro Osae Gami Nage

Rear Hold Hair Throw

26. Kesa Nage

Scarf/Neck Throw

27. Ashi Karami

Leg Entanglement

28. Sannin Nage

Three Person Throw

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OKU TE
Deeper Techniques

1.

DeAshi HayaNada

Advanced Foot QuickBlade

2.

O Goshi Hayanada

Major Hip Quick Blade

3.

Seoi Hayanada

Back Carry Quick Blade

4.

NorImi

Ride Body

5.

SumiGaeshi

Corner Return

6.

MizuKuguri

Water Dive

7.

MaeYamaKage

Front Mountain Shadow

8.

KomiIri

Crowd Into

9.

KoteGaeshi

Forearm Return

10. SakaNuki

Reverse Pull Out

11. GyakuTe Nage

Reverse Hand Throw

12. Hon Tomoe

Basic Comma Shape

13. Katate Tomoe

Single Hand Comma Shape

14. Shigarami

Hand Entanglement

15. Gyaku Shigarami

Reverse Hand Entanglement

16. Kote Shigarami

Forearm Entanglement

17. KoGuruma

Small Wheel

18. Tora Nage

Tiger Throw

19. Tora Katsugi

Tiger Shouldering (Newer Kanji)

20. Arashi Otoshi

Rough Drop

21. Hiki Otoshi

Pulling Drop

22. Kine Katsugi

Wooden Pestle Shouldering

23. Kin Katsugi

Testicle Shouldering

24. KazaGuruma

Wind Wheel

25. Jigoku Otoshi

Earth Prison (Hell) Drop

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KIAI NO MAKI
Spirit Unification Scroll
1. WariBashi Ori
Split Chopstick Break
2. Kara Take Wari
Chinese Bamboo Break
3. HaraAge Ishi Wari
Stomach Stone Break
4. ShiraHa Watari
Naked Blade Cross
Tessen No Maki

Iron Fan Scroll

1. Katate Hazushi
2. Mune Dori
3. Tomoe Mawari
4. Uchikomi Dome
5. Katate Ori
6. Katsura Wari

Single Hand Escape

Chest Capture
Eyebrow Interval Split
Driving In Halt/Stop
Single Hand Break
Judas Tree Split

Tanto No Maki

Knife Scroll

Spleen Escape
Single Hand Escape
Thrusting In Escape
Two Hand Halt/Stop

1. Hibara Hazushi
2. Katate Hazushi
3. Tsukkomi Hazushi
4. Ryote Dome
Daito No Maki

Sword Scroll

Drawing Body Halt/Stop

Naked Sword Capture

1. Nukimi Tome
2. Shiraha Dori
3. Suso Harai

Base of Mountain (Hem) Sweep

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Bo No Maki

Staff Scroll

1. Hanbo Uchikomi Dori

2. Rokushaku Bo Furi
3. Mune Gatame
4. Shiho Gatame
5. Ninin Shime
6. Furo Shime
7. Shichinin Shime
8. Ganseki Otoshi Garami
9. Oni Kudaki
10. Ashi Kujiki
11. Ashi Gatame
12. Bo Gaeshi
13. Koku

Half Stick Driving Into Hold

Six Foot Stick Swing

Chest Hold Down
Four Direction Hold Down
Two Person Constriction

Bath Constriction
Seven Person Constriction

Boulder Stone Drop

Kanji Not Available
Kanji Not Available
Leg/Foot Hold Down
kanji not available
kanji not available

Tanju No Maki

Pistol Scroll

Eyeball Escape
Chest Escape
Spleen Escape

1. Me Hazushi
2. Mune Hazushi
3. Hibara Hazushi
4. Ushiro Hazushi Jodan
5. Ushiro Hazushi Gedan
6. Mawari Hazushi

Rear Escape High Position

Rear Escape Low Position

side of head Escape

Those techniques mentioned above are hereby presented as comprising the Chuden section
(The intermediate principles) of Danzan-Ryu Judo. Remember the proverb, Minoru hodo,
Atama no hikuki, Inaho kana (The boughs that bear most hang lowest), and do not forget that
the greater and the more mature a man is, the humbler and the more modest he becomes. It is
said also that you can conquer yourself only after ten years of training in jujitsu, and you can
conquer others and be a master of others only after twenty years of training in Jujitsu. The
secret and quintessence of judo can be gained only after you empty yourself and rid your mind
of all ideas and thoughts, and attain a state of complete freedom and nothingness. Learn the
essence of our system, and the secret to the mysteries. These I pass on to you.

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Okuden: Deep Transmission

Shinnin No Maki
Scroll of the Spirit Person

Shinyo No Maki
"Scroll of the Yang Spirit"

The above two lists of techniques are reserved for black belts in Danzan-Ryu. These lists
comprise the advanced training in principles and techniques within Danzan Ryu. It takes many
years of dedicated training to reach the level required to learn and practice these arts.

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Auxiliary NAGE WAZA

(Techniques of Throwing)
Koshi Waza (Hip Techniques):
1.Kubi Nage
2.Koshi Guruma
3.Uki Goshi
4.Tsurikomi Goshi
5.Ushiro Goshi
6.O Guruma
7.Tsuri Goshi
8.Uchi Mata

Neck Throw
Hip Wheel
Floating Hip
Thrusting Lifting Hip
Rear Hip Throw
Major Wheel
Thrusting Hip
Inner Reap

Ashi Waza (Foot Techniques):

9.O SotoGari
10.Ko Soto Gari
11. O Uchi Gari
12.Ko Uchi Gari
13.Hiza Nage
14.Ashi Guruma
15.Hiza Guruma
16.O Soto Guruma
17.Harai Tsurikomi Ashi
18.Ushiro Ashi Harai
19.Obi Otoshi
20.O Soto Otoshi
21.Ko Soto Gake

Major Outer Reap

Minor Outer Reap
Major Inner Reap
Minor inner Reap
Knee Throw
Leg Wheel
Knee Wheel
Major Outer Wheel
Sweeping Thrusting Lifting Leg
Rear Leg Sweep
Belt Drop
Major Outer Drop
Minor Outer Clip

Sutemi Waza (Sacrifice Techniques):

22.Uki Waza
23.Obi Nage
24.Tawara Gaeshi
25.Yoko Wakare
26.Soto Makikomi
27.Uchi Makikomi
28.Tani Otoshi
29.Yoko Otoshi
30.Yoko Guruma
31.Ura Nage
32.Yoko Gake
33.Sumi Gaeshi
34.Hane Makikomi
35.Harai Makikomi

Floating Technique
Belt Throw
Bale reversal
Side Separation
Outside Winding Lifting
Inside Winding Lifting
Valley Drop
Side Drop
Lateral Wheel
Back Throw
Lateral Hook
Corner Reversal
Spring Winding Throw
Sweeping Winding Throw

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Te Waza (Hand Techniques):

36.Sumi Otoshi
37.Seoi Otoshi
38.Ganseki Otoshi
39.Kata Guruma
40.Tai Otoshi
41.Sukui Nage
42.Tai Ippon Seoi Nage
43.Morote Ippon Seoi Nage
44.Morote Gari

Corner Drop
Shoulder Drop
Stone Drop
Shoulder Wheel
Body Drop
Scooping Throw
Body One Arm Throw
Many Hand One Back Carry Throw
Two Arm Reap

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LADIES YAWARA
1. Katate Hazushi A2. Katate Hazushi B3. .Morote Hazushi4. Momiji Hazushi5. Kata Eri Hazushi6. Katate Tori A7. Katate Tori B8. Katate Tori C9. Tekubi Tori A10. Tekubi Tori B11. Imon Tori12. Moro Yubi Tori13. Kata Mune Tori14. Ude Tori15. Genkotsu Ude Tori16. Ude Gyaku17. Ninin Kote Garami18. Kata Eri Tori19. Kote Maki Tori20. Ushiro Gyaku21. Kote Shigarami22. Hagai Shime23. Kata Hagai24. Tekubi Shigarami25. Genkotsu Otoshi26. Hon Gyaku27. Ushiro Dake Nage28. Mae Dake Nage29. Kata Guruma30. Hiki Otoshi31. Osaegami Nage32. Kesa Nage33. Ashi Shigarami34. Counter Hadaka Jime A35. Escape Hagai Shime36.Ushiro Momiji Hazushi-

Single Hand Escape

Single Hand Escape
Many Hand Escape
Red Maple Leaf Escape
Single Lapel Escape
Single Hand Hold
Single Hand Hold
Single Hand Hold
Hand Neck Hold
Hand Neck Hold
Cross Crest Hold
Many Finger Hold
Single Chest Hold
Arm Hold
Fist Bone Arm Hold
Arm Reverse
Two Person Forearm Entanglement
Single Lapel Hold
Forearm Wind Hold
Rear Reverse
Forearm entanglement
Wing Pinion Constriction
Single Wing Pinion
Hand Neck Entanglement
Fist Bone Drop
Basic Reverse
Rear Embrace Throw
Front Embrace Throw
Shoulder Wheel
Pulling Drop
Hold Hair Throw
Scarf Throw
Foot Entanglement
Counter Naked Choke A
Escape Wing Pinion Constriction
Rear Red Maple Leaf Escape

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Atemi Waza
Atemi Ichi
Atemi Ni
Atemi San
Atemi Shi

Kasumi Dori
Sui Getsu
Hibara Uchi
Hon Getsu

Hiza Kin Geri

Tonbo Geri
Kin Geri

Ichi

Ni

San

Yoko Geri
Mawari Geri
Ryoashi Geri
MaeTobiGeri

Uke Te
(Blocking Techniques)
Jodan Uke
Nagaeshi Uke
Shuto Uke
Gedan Uke

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Auxiliary Atemi Arts

Te Waza:
Ashi Waza:
Sieken Strike
Shuto
Uraken
Over the Top Uraken
Spinning back fist
Finger Strike
Beak Strike (Two Fingers Thumb)
Empi forward and rear
Palm Heel
Palm Cup
Dropping Chi Palm
Dragon Palm
Reverse Dragon Palm
Tiger Palm
Chicken Neck (wrist)
Kempo Fist (Vertical Punch)
John L. Sullivan Punch
Chinese Fist (little knuckle Punch)
Ridge hand (Rising, dropping, & Horizontal)
Forearm Blow
Elbow Yoke Strike
Thumb Yoke Strike
Thumb Strike
Finger Whip/Snap/Brush
Hip Check
Tai Atari
Head Butt
Blocking Concepts/Uke Te:
Attack the Attack
Parry
Parley
Check
Trapping
Chest Block
Rising Block
Down Block
Augmented Block
Cross Elbow Block
Knee elbow block
Dropping elbow block
Stop Kick Block
Foot Sweep Block

Knee Smash
Flying Knee
Chinese Hidden Foot Heel Kick
Front Snap (off Front & Rear Leg)
Front Thrust
Hitch Kick
Double front Kick
Side Snap
Side Thrust
Step up Side Thrust
Step Thru Side Thrust (Hidden Foot)
Double up Side Kick
Crescent Kick (inside and outside)
Spinning Back Kick (Heel, Thrust, and crescent)
Shin Smash
Thigh Smash
Heel Stomp

Kata
Tai Kioda I (Down blocks/Punches)
Tai Kioda II (Chest Blocks/Punches)
Tai Kioda III (Rising Blocks/Punches)
Tai Kioda IV (All Blocks/Punches)
Tai Kioda V (Down Blocks/Kicks)
Tai Kioda VI (Chest Blocks/Kicks)
Tai Kioda VII (Rising Blocks/Kicks)
Tai Kioda VIII (All Blocks/Punches)

Sparring (Light, Medium, & Hard Contact)

Regular
Te Waza Only
Ashi Waza Only
Defend Only
Blindfolded
One Limb Restriction
FreeStyle
Sparring and Jujitsu Waza

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Rank Requirements
AJJF Membership
Notebook containing:
o History of Jujitsu (brief)
o History of Danzan Ryu
o History of AJJF
o History of Seito Kemmei Kai
o Description of the arts and practices required
o Dojo Rules and Etiquette
Each Rank has general practice hours required. These are used as guidelines.

White to Blue
Blue to Green
Green to 3rd Brown
3rd Brown to 2nd Brown
2nd Brown to 1st Brown
1st brown to Shodan

48 hours
(4 months)
96 Hours
(8 months)
128 Hours
(8 Months)
128 Hours
(8 Months)
128 Hours
(8 Months)
1 Year (AJJF Requirement)

(1.5 hr class)
(1.5 hr class)
(2 hr class)
(2 hr class)
(2 hr class)

ATTENDANCE IN DANZAN RYU ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE DOJO ALSO COUNT

TOWARDS THESE TOTALS.
These Activities include but are not limited to:
AJJF Conventions
AJJF Clinics
AJJF Kata and Freestyle Competitions
Private workouts with Sensei Approval

A Note on Training and Rank Advancement

When a young tree or plant is first planted often there are supports put around it to help train it to grow
a certain way. Once the tree or plant has developed sufficiently to carry its own the supports must be
removed, otherwise they hinder and even retard the growth of the tree or plant.
The same is true of any ranking system of martial art. When you, the student, first begin training you
need many corrections. You need to be taught when and where to move. Techniques need to be
explained to you in detail. Often you must be shown step by step, and then shown again and again.
This method is the normal course in training.
The truth is, once you have reached black belt your training truly begins. Shodan
(First Degree
Black belt) is made up of kanji characters that refer to the first cut of cloth when making a garment or
the first step in a succession of steps. Oftentimes people see black belt as an end goal. In reality, it is
just the beginning. Once you have reached the black belt level your training supports are taken away.
Because by this point you have grown so that you can carry on your own and you are now ready for
the advanced training. At this time your advancement with respect to your character will outweigh your
advancement in rank.

Practicing a thousand days is discipline. Practicing ten thousand days is refinement.

-Miyamoto Musashi

Glossary
Age
arashi
ashi
ashi
ate(mi)
basami
daki
do
dojo
eri
fuji
gaeshi
gake
genkotsu
ganseki
garami
gatame
geri
giri
goshi
guruma
gyaku
hadari
hadaka
hagai
hane
harai
hayanada
hazushi
hiki
hiza
hon
ichi
ichimonji
imon
ippon
iri
jigoku
juji
kage
kaiten
kani
karami
kata
katame
katsugi
kaza
kesa
kiai

rising
storm
leg
foot
strike (the body)
throw
embrace
way or path, spiritual form
practice hall
collar
wisteria
counter attack/reversal
hook
fist
stone
see karami
see katame
kick
cut
hip
wheel
contrary, reverse
left
naked
pinion
spring
sweep
quick blade
escape
to pull or to evade
knee
basic
one
straight line shape
Where the lapels cross
one
enter
earth prison/hell
crucifix
shadow
rotation
crab
twine around
shoulder or single
difficult, stable
shouldering
wind
scarf
spirit shout

kin
kine
ko
kobushi
koho
komi
koshi
kote
kubi
kugari
mae
maki
mata
matte
migi
mizu
mokuso
momiji
momo
monji
moro
morote
mune
nada
nage
nami
ninin
norimi
nuki
O
obi
oku
okuri
onza
Osae
osaegami
otoshi
ran
randori
rei
samurai
sankaku
sasae
seiza
shi
shiho
shika
shikko
shime

testicle
pestle
minor
standard fist
back
within, against
hip
forearm
neck
dive
front
winding
thigh
wait
right
water
meditation
red maple leaf
thigh
straight line
many
many hand
chest
blade
throw
normal
two person
riding the body
pull out
major
belt
deep
double
sitting posture
immobilization
press down/suppress hair
drop
chaotic/ chaos
free style judo practice
bow
Japanese warrior/class
triangle
prop
kneeling posture
four
four quarters, directions
deer
samurai walk
strangulation, constriction

sode
sokuho
soto
sukui
sumi
sutemi
suwari
tachi
tai
tani
tatsu
tawara
te
tekubi
tomoe
tora
tsuki
tsurikomi

uchi
ura
ushiro
utsuri
uwagi
wakare
waza
yama
yame
yawara
yoko
yubi
zarei
zempo
zori
zuban

sleeve
side
outer/ outside
scooping
corner
cast away/sacrifice/falling arts
kneeling
standing
body
valley
dragon
bale
hand
wrist (hand neck)
circle, comma shape
tiger
thrust
thrusting in

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inner
back/rear
rear, behind
changing
judo jacket
separation
technique
mountain
stop
soft, mushy
lateral, side
finger
kneeling bow
forward
straw sandals
judo pants