CAMP DANZAN-RYU 2012 INSTRUCTORS **

Here's a partial list of instructors and their topics:

Please note: Bring safety gear and weapons appropriate for each class. Some weapons will be available for purchase from vendors onsite during camp.

 

** This is a partial list. More Instructors & classes to be added **

 

Kid's Classes            Adult Classes - Weapons         Adult Classes - Workout     &nbspp;     Lecture / Healing Classes

 

Kid's Classes**

 

Kid's Tae Kwon Do
Young participants (12 & under) will learn the kicks, blocks, punches and stances that form the foundation of Tae Kwon Do. After being introduced to the basic techniques, students will learn how to incorporate what they have learned into forms and light sparring drills designed to improve concentration and coordination. 

 

Kid's Kiai
 Young participants (12 & under) will learn and practice techniques for the Kiai no Maki board

 

            

Kid's R-A-W Power
Young participants (12 & under) will learn basic safety awareness, verbal boundaries, personal space, and getting away from the padded person

 

 

 

Adult Classes**

(more Instructors will be added as their course titles and descriptions become available)

 


Adult Classes - Weapons

 

  • Grand Master Cliff Stewart

Contact Range Edge Weapon Defense
 This workshop will focus on close range defenses against edge weapons.  Scenarios such as defending against an attacker who places a knife against your throat will be addressed.  Other defensive tactics for contact range will also be taught.

 

 

  • Grand Master Graciela Casillas-Tortorelli

    Spontaneous Edge Weapons
    This seminar will focus on how to use an edge weapon defensively in situations where lethal force is justified.

    From Sinawalli to Empty Hands
    This workshop will focus on how Sinawalli (double sticks) drills develop reflexes and speed that translate to empty hand survival techniques.

     

     

  •  Professor Mike Belzer

    Jodo - The Way of the Stick
    The Jo is a 4 ft.. staff that is practiced against the wooden sword.  It is a 400 yr. old classical Japanese martial art that is in use today by the Japanese Riot Police. Learn the basics of the art and see demonstrations of various Jo kata

    Japan Shugyo
    A DVD slide show of Prof. Michael Belzer's recent 18 day trip to Japan where he demonstrated at a Buddhist temple and passed his exam for the first teaching license in Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu



  • Master Nito Noval  

Doce Pares Eskrima
Participants will work a series of: 

  • Single sticks counter strike combinations

  • Single sticks locking or Eskrido

  • Empty hands locking

  • Espada y Daga

 

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Adult Classes - Workouts

 

  • Grand Master Robert Maschmeier  

    Kajukenbo
    The combination of styles that make up Kajukenbo; Korean Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kenpo, and Kung Fu give martial artists the opportunity to continuously expand their horizons and offers the benefit of recognizing and training in several martial arts styles. 

    Learn more of the techniques that work on the street.  What to do, Where, when, and how to strike.  Experience the difference between the pushing power of the fist versus the penetrating damage through the whipping motion of the open hand strike

     

  • Professor Lee Eichelberger

    Small Circle Jujitsu
    Participants will have the opportunity to practice escape counter and self defense techniques using arm bars, finger locks, wrist locks, and pressure points. Learn the application of pain without doing damage.

     

  • Professor Tony Janovich

    Kappo/Sappo

     

  • Sensei Meredith Gold

R-A-W Power - Fighting Blind (Women Only)
 Many attacks happen at night, in the dark - very different from how we train in the dojo. What would you do if you were attacked in total darkness and could not see anything? Come find out while doing some "blindfold scenarios" with us, full force and full speed against our armored "muggers". It's a great opportunity to practice how to be effective should you have to fight without sight! It's going to be challenging, fun and probably a little scary too!

Due to the nature of the scenarios and rough language, 16 years and older only

Kung Food
Smart and defensive nutrition choices can help you live a safer, healthier and more empowered life!  Drawing parallels between everyday safety and self defense skills and making healthy, smart and energizing nutrition choices.

  

  • Shihan Bob Cook

    The 5 Secrets of Goju-Ryu
    Taking each of the 5 Secrets of Goju-ryu as laid out by Gogen Yamaguchi and using them to enhance your training regardless of style

     

  • Shihan Anne McCabe  

    Sparring
    This class is great for all who want to spar; especially for those who have always felt intimidated by sparring.  I will teach sparring techniques in a controlled environment.  Students will learn how to put together combinations that will work.  Students will have the chance to explore new techniques without fear or pressure.  This is a chance to learn some techniques to make you feel comfortable in the ring. 

     

  • Professor George Arrington

Fusegi Jutsu
Unique self defense techniques found in this composite course developed by Danzan Ryu founder, Henry S. Okazaki

 

  • Sensei Denise Gonzales

    Judo

     

  • Allen Hopkins

Gracie Jujitsu

 

  • Master Tom Harris


Kenpo & Combat Jujitsu
Evasion, Immobilization, and Finishing - principles from Hawaii Kenpo and Yoshitsune Combat Jujitsu system. Combat combination drills that includes: skills footwork, blocking, striking, and "upright to ground" concepts. 

Adult Classes - Lecture / Healing

  • Sensei Kayti Quesada

Yoga
 Come explore how yoga asanas (postures) can benefit your martial art.  You will discover that the movement and breathing will also awaken and sooth your spirit.  We will focus on hip & shoulder openers for the Saturday morning class.  The Sunday morning class will focus on balance and restorative postures

  

  • Sensei Tatiana Deeff  

    Massage/Sports Rehab
     This hands-on class will cover massage techniques used in western and eastern areas of physical "rehab" of warm-ups and post-activity.

     

  • Professor Janice Okamoto

    Morning Massage
     Shoulder and Neck massage techniques to help stiff necks and shoulders will be demonstrated and practiced.  

    Advanced Massage Treatments
     Specific treatments used in Danzan Ryu massage routine will be practiced.    

     

     

 

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** Information subject to change without notice.