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September 3-5, 2010 (Labor Day Weekend) - Jujitsu America Annual Convention 2010
Located at :     Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
                       3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
- Special $129/night room rate for this event must be booked in advance before August 16, 2010
- Special room rate available for stays on August 30 through September 7
- Book your rooms online at:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=2520397
or by telephone at:
1-800-266-9432 or 1-506-474-2009 (Reference "Jujitsu America, Fort Lauderdale, Sept. 3-5")

Jujitsu America proudly presents the 2010 JA Annual Convention! In close partnership and collaboration, Jujitsu America and US Judo Association are pleased to jointly host the JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament, with divisions for Sport Jujitsu, Kata, & Freestyle Self-Defense. The Convention and Tournament will be presented at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Labor Day weekend (September 3-5, 2010)! We’re looking forward to seeing all our current JA and USJA members and instructors, and hope to see many old and new friends interested in training, competing, and the camaraderie of the event! This is an open event for members and non-members alike and we warmly welcome all participants of any age, style, and skill level!

Festivities include:

  • Two Days of Training Clinics with Top Instructors
  • JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament
    Open Tournament featuring the following divisions:
    • Sport Jujitsu
    • Kata
    • Freestyle Self-Defense
    • Gold, Silver, and Bronze Championship Medals will be awarded to the top competitors in each division
  • JA & USJA Jujitsu Black Belt Testing
  • JA Awards Banquet including awards, promotions, & demonstrations
  • Amazing venue at the AAA Four-Diamond Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, located on 16 acres of secluded oceanfront property on South Florida's largest private beach
  • Additional Special Activities are now available during the JA Annual Convention 2010 including Catamaran Cruise, Everglades Tour, and Water Taxi "Millionaires' Row" Tour. Click Here for full activities details and reservations, which must be made by September 1.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

CLICK HERE for Detailed Schedule of Events including Clinics & Instructors

Friday, September 3, 2010  
Mat Set-up (Volunteers Appreciated) 8:00 – 11:50am
   

Welcome & Convention Opening

12:00 – 12:20pm
Introduction of All Instructors  
   
Training Clinics 12:30pm – 5:00pm
   
JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu Tournament Registration & Weigh-Ins (MANDATORY FOR ALL COMPETITORS: Sport Jujitsu, Kata, & Freestyle Self-Defense) 12:00pm – 7:00pm
   

JA Board Meeting (all members are invited)

6:00pm – 8:00pm
   
Saturday, September 4, 2010  
JA/USJA Kata & Freestyle Self-Defense US National Championship Tournament
      Tournament: 8:00am – 10:00am
         

JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament

      Tournament: 10:00am – 5:00pm
         

JA Awards Reception & Banquet

      Reception 6:00pm – 7:00pm
      Awards Banquet - Advance Registration Required 7:00pm – 10:00pm
      - Awards, promotions, demonstrations  
      - Use Convention Registration Form to register by August 16 deadline
         

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Training Clinics 8:00am – 12:00pm
 

Aloha & Closing Ceremony

12:00pm
Mat Tear-Down (Volunteers Appreciated) 12:00pm – 3:00pm

REGISTRATION FORMS & FEES
See Convention Registration Forms for Full Details
      - Convention Registration Form including Clinics & Banquet
      - Sport Jujitsu Championship Tournament Registration Form
      - Kata Championship Tournament Registration Form
      - Freestyle Self-Defense Championship Tournament Registration Form

VENUE
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316 USA
- Special $129/night room rate for this event must be booked in advance before August 16, 2010
- Special room rate available for stays on August 30 through September 7
- Book your rooms online at:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=2520397
or by telephone at:
1-800-266-9432 or 1-506-474-2009 (Reference "Jujitsu America, Fort Lauderdale, Sept. 3-5")

CLICK HERE for Marriott Harbor Beach Guest Special Benefits at JA Annual Convention 2010

CLINIC INSTRUCTORS include the following - listed alphabetically
Prof. Richard Bunch
Prof. Dave Castoldi
Prof. Tony Maynard
Prof. Joe Souza
Sensei Jose Andrade, MD
Sensei Todd Birdseye
Sensei Carla Bunch
Sensei Lonnie Calhoun
Shihan Grant Campbell
Sensei Richard Carr
Sensei Michael Castoldi
Sensei Earl DelValle
Sensei Jamie Dyson
Sensei Gary Goltz
Sensei Jeff Lockwood
Sensei Steve Menasche
Sensei Chris Peterson
Sensei Caroline Portugal
Sensei Maureen Renaud
Sensei Eric Renner
Sensei Rick Robinson
Sensei Leigh Rossi
Sensei Daniel Ruocco
Sensei Lowell Slaven


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Congratulations to the new national champions and all the athletes who competed in the
2009 JA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament!

Official Results


Congratulations to the new national champions and all the athletes who competed in the
2009 JA Kata & Freestyle Self-Defense
US National Championship Tournament!

Official Results

September 18-20, 2009 - Jujitsu America Annual Convention
Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament
Kata & Freestyle Self-Defense Tournament

Jujitsu America proudly presents the JA Annual Convention, JA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament, and Kata & Freestyle Self-Defense US National Championship Tournament on September 18-20, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City, California, and welcomes all participants! We’re looking forward to seeing all our current members and instructors, and hope to see many old and new friends interested in training, competing, and the camaraderie of the event!

The event venue is located nearby to the San Francisco International Airport, with free shuttle service between the airport and hotel.

Convention festivities include:

  • Two Days of Training Clinics with 24 Top Instructors
  • Training Clinics feature several Jujitsu styles, Judo, Hapkido, Kenpo, Escrima, Aikido, and a separate Restoration Massage Therapy track
  • JA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament
  • JA Kata & Freestyle Self-Defense US National Championship Tournament
  • JA Awards Banquet - advance registration required – must be received by Sept. 14


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, September 18, 2009
Aloha                                                                                     
5:00pm

Open Mat Training                                                              5:15pm – 9:00pm

JA Board Meeting (all members are invited)                         6:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday, September 19, 2009
JA Kata/Self-Defense US National Championship Tournaments
        Registration/Check-ins:                                                   7:00am – 8:00am
        Tournaments:                                                                  8:00am – 10:00am

JA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament
        Registration/Weigh-ins:                                                   7:30am – 9:00am
        Tournament:                                                                   10:00am – 5:00pm

Training Clinics                                                                    8:00am – 5:00pm

  Saturday Training Clinics
 
8-8:50am
Prof. Lee Eichelberger
Small Circle Jujitsu. Self-defense techniques.
Sensei Janice Okamoto
Good Defense, Great Offense to disable an attacker.
9-9:50am
Sensei Scott Merrill
Blending techniques, including kenpo, jujitsu, and others.
Sensei Lawrence Boydston
Tactics: Flowing from Atemi into Submissions
10-10:50am
Prof. Dave Castoldi
Techniques for Street Self-Defense
Sensei Al Ikemoto
Ne waza: grappling techniques
11-11:50am
Prof. David Jennings
Techniques of Jujitsu
Sensei Chris Peterson
Transitional flow from standing to the ground
12-12:50pm
Demonstrations
 
   
1-1:50pm
Prof. Rudy Aguilar
Fundamentals of Kuzushi (off-balance)
Sensei Dennis Ruel
Kicking Methods and helpful hints when teaching.
2-2:50pm
Sensei Laura Welch
Jujitsu / Self-Defense
Sensei Bob Parksion
Techniques of Aikido
3-3:50pm
Sensei Jim Powers
Armbars: practical applications
Guro Terry Joven
Bahala-Na Multi-Style Escrima

Massage Therapy Clinics                                                   10:00am – 5:00pm

  Saturday Massage Therapy Clinic
 
10-4:50pm
Prof. Lee Eichelberger, Sensei Janice Okamoto, Sensei Bob Hodge, Sensei Donna Cary
Basic Back Massage
This is a hands-on class with participants learning and
practicing techniques to complete a back massage. Testing available for those that meet the Jujitsu America requirements.

Long Life Massage
This is a contiunation from the Basic Back massage that includes the rest of the back side and front. Testing available for those that meet the Jujitsu America requirements.

 

JA Awards Banquet                                                             7:00pm – 10:00pm

Sunday, September 20, 2009
Training Clinics                                                                    8:00am – 12:00pm

  Sunday Training Clinics
 
8-8:50am
Prof. Richard Bunch
Takedowns into various submissions
Prof. Duwane McCraney
Shime waza (chokes)
9-9:50am
Prof. Willy Cahill
Judo and Sport Jujitsu
Sensei Eric Renner
Judo and Sport Jujitsu
10-10:50am
Prof. Joe Souza
Lock Flow: transitional applications
Sensei Rick Robinson
The Wave of Aiki Jujutsu
11-11:50am
Sensei Steve Menasche
Techniques and tactics of Hapkido, Jujitsu, and Judo
Sensei Todd Birdseye
Practical Application of Throwing Techniques (Nage)

Aloha                                                                                    12:00pm

REGISTRATION FORMS & FEES
See Registration Forms for Full Details

VENUE
Crowne Plaza Hotel
1221 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404 USA
Telephone: 1-800-593-5434 / 1-650-570-5700
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hd/sfofc

  • Jujitsu America has reserved a block of hotel rooms with the Crowne Plaza Hotel-Foster City for the Jujitsu America 2009 Annual Convention. The special event rate for hotel rooms is $99/night: contact the hotel directly and specify that the rooms are for the Jujitsu America Annual Convention referencing code JJA.
  • Free hotel shuttle service available to/from San Francisco International Airport.


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July 11-13, 2008 - Jujitsu America 30th Annual Convention & Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament

Jujitsu America proudly presents the JA 30th Annual Convention & Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament on July 11-13, 2008, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City, California and welcomes all participants! We’re looking forward to seeing all our current members and instructors, and hope to see many old friends and new ones interested in training, competing, and the camaraderie of the event!

The event venue is located nearby to the San Francisco International Airport, with free shuttle service between the airport and hotel. Special hotel rates have been arranged for this event.

Festivities include:

  • 2 Days of Training Clinics with Top Instructors
  • JA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament
  • Kata/Self-Defense Tournament
  • Juniors Weapons Program
  • JA 30th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Banquet

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, July 11, 2008 
Sport Jujitsu Referee Certification & Competitor Orientation Clinic
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Aloha 5:00pm
Open Mat Training 5:15pm - 9:00pm
JA Board Meeting (all members are invited)6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, July 12, 2008
JA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament
Registration/Weigh-Ins: 
Juniors7:30am - 9:00am
Intermediates & Adults9:00am - 10:30am
The Tournament will begin at 10:00am with the Juniors Divisions, with the Intermediates & Adults Divisions beginning as soon as Competition Area allows. We will complete the Juniors Divisions first and finish with Adults Divisions. Medals will be presented for each division separately after the respective division is completed. The Tournament should conclude by 5:00pm.

PLEASE NOTE:
All Sport Jujitsu competitors are required to wear:
- Approved padded vinyl sparring gear (open-finger gloves and foot-pads)
- Mouthpiece
- Groin protector (for males)
- Headgear is Mandatory for Children 14 and under. Headgear is Optional for Adults.

Other Optional Equipment includes (all must be worn inside the uniform):
- Soft shin pads
- Knee pads
- Elbow pads
- Forearm pads
- Soft chest protector

For more information on recommended sparring gear, visit the Tiger Claw website at:
Gloves: www.martialartsmart.net/10x030.html
Kicks: www.martialartsmart.net/10x130tigerk.html

Training Clinics
Sensei Scott Merrill & Sensei Steve Menasche8:00am - 8:50am
Sensei Jim Powers & Sensei Joe DeBattista
9:00am - 9:50am
Prof. Richard Bunch & Sensei Laura Welch 10:00am - 10:50am
Prof. David Jennings & Sensei Bob Parksion 11:00am - 11:50am
LUNCH BREAK 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Prof. Rudy Aguilar & Sensei Rick Robinson 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Prof. Duwane McCraney & Sensei Lawrence Boydston2:00pm - 2:50pm
Prof. Lee Eichelberger & Sensei Michael Blackburn3:00pm - 3:50pm
Sensei Janice Okamoto & Sensei Donna Cary (massage) 4:00pm - 4:50pm
JA 30th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Banquet7:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday, July 13, 2008
JA Kata/Self-Defense Tournament
Registration/Check-Ins7:30am - 8:30am
Tournament:9:00am - 12:00pm
Kata Competition Rules | Self-Defense Competition Rules
Training Clinics
Sensei Tom Zulon & Sensei Joe Bonica8:00am - 8:50am
Prof. Willy Cahill & Sensei Eric Renner9:00am - 9:50am
Prof. Tony Maynard & Sensei Bill Troy 10:00am - 10:50am
Prof. Wally Jay & Sensei Chris Peterson 11:00am - 11:50am
Juniors Weapons Program
Sensei Dominic Cirincione 9:00am - 11:50am
Aloha 12:00pm

REGISTRATION FORMS & FEES

See Registration Forms for Full Details

- Sport Jujitsu Referee Certification & Competitor Orientation Clinic Registration Form

- Convention Registration Form (Required for All Participants)

- Sport Jujitsu Championship Tournament Registration Form

- Kata/Self-Defense Tournament Registration Form

- Hotel Reservation Form

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VENUE
Crowne Plaza Hotel
1221 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404 USA
Telephone: 1-800-593-5434 / 1-650-570-5700M
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hd/sfofc

Free hotel shuttle service to/from San Francisco International Airport

SPECIAL JA CONVENTION HOTEL RATE: $99/night

Must register in advance by June 15 through Jujitsu America in order to take advantage of Special JA Convention Hotel Rate.

INQUIRIES?
- JA Convention Scott Merrill: scott.merrill@sbcglobal.net
- JA Sport Jujitsu Eric Renner: eric.renner@comcast.net
- JA Kata/Self-Defense Prof. Joe Souza: joenat@sbcglobal.net




Plan your trip now and make your reservations early to ensure hotel availability...

2007 Jujitsu America Annual Convention & JA Sport Jujitsu US National Championship Tournament
July 20-22, 2007

Crowne Plaza Hotel - Foster City, California
Tel: 1-650-570-5700
Special JA Convention Room Rate:
$95 JA Member / $105 Non-JA Member
Click here to download TOURNAMENT INFO
JA Convention Flyer
  CLICK HERE TO
REGISTER NOW ONLINE!
   


Congratulations to all the athletes who competed in the Sport Jujitsu Tournament presented by Jujitsu America as part of the Ultimate Internationals 2008!

Official Results


September 15-17, 2006
Jujitsu America 2006 Convention
Clarion Hotel - Greensboro North Carolina
Room rates $89.00 + tax

Hosted by Prof. Tony Maynard: PH (336)315-1508

Here is all the paperwork you will need for the 2006 convention:

Click here for the FLYER
Click here for the REGISTRATION form
Click here for the WAIVER
Click here if you would like to ADVERTISE in the Convention Program


September 2 - 5, 2005
Ohana 2005

Tucson, Arizona

Hosted this year by the members and families of the Kodenkan Yudanshakai.
Prof Vinson K Holck, President

In honor of Professor Henry S. Okazaki and the art he founded, Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.

Click here for a flyer in PDF format.


July 28, 29, 30, and 31st
JUJITSU AMERICA CONVENTION 2005

Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel
Foster City, CA

Make Your Reservations Now @ $89.00 per night
Call (650) 570-5700 X6105
Mention Group Booking Code: JUJ
Or click HERE to reserve on-line.

Near by Shopping, Restaurants and Theme Parks
Only a half hour from San Francisco

Click HERE for a schedule of events.

Sunday Juniors Weapons Competition.
(All registered juniors 16 and under will receive their own Bo Staff and Nunchaku)

Mark Your Calendar Now and Plan to Attend and Bring your Students

FLYER -- REGISTRATION FORM

All mats used during the convention will be sold on a first come first served basis for $15 each.


October 2-3, 2004
Camp Budoshin 2004 / American Ju-Jitsu Association Convention

http://www.budoshin.com/home.htm
http://www.americanjujitsuassociation.org/home.htm

2 Days. 22 Seminars. One Roof!
Each year, top instructors from all over the country come together to share their arts in the spirit of the warrior way. Camp participants choose from 4 topics per session and participate regardless of experience or rank.
It's hands down the best way to see and understand the essence of martial arts from around the world. Jujitsu America instructors at the event will include Eric Renner, Lawrence Boydston, and John Denora.

Fees:
EVENT COST
CAMP BUDOSHIN - SATURDAY ONLY $55.00
CAMP BUDOSHIN OR FREESTYLE KATA TOURNAMENT* - SUNDAY ONLY $25.00
AJA BANQUET ONLY - SATURDAY EVENING $25.00
"PACKAGE": CB2004 SAT AND SUN [INCLUDING TOURNAMENT OPTION] AND AJA
BANQUET** $85.00

If you will be in the tournament additional registration information will be requested on your registration form.
You will receive a FREE CB2004/AJA Convention T-shirt if you register for the "PACKAGE" by September 15.

All Jujitsu America members are invited to participate in this event.


August 13 - 15, 2004
JUJITSU AMERICA ANNUAL CONVENTION

The dates are set. Convention will be August 13, 14 & 15 at the Phila. Airport Ramada Inn @ 800-272-6232 ask for the Philadelphia Airport Ramada. Rooms are to be $79.00 per night.

Event cost:
$150.00 for JA members, early Registration, $180.00 for non members, children will be half price.

It's near the airport, about 15 minutes from Center City and 30 minutes from Valley Forge. Sensei Robinson has graciously offered to arrange a group tour of Philadelphia's historic sites on Sunday afternoon and evening if there is sufficient interest. He also suggests visiting historic Valley Forge and Amish country in Lancaster, PA. Also, Sensei Robinson will be presenting a clinic on Tameshigiri (sword cutting practice) on Mon., Aug. 16. Any convention participants are welcome to stay and join in this training.

Click here for a sign up form in PDF format.
Website


April 17, 2004
PMAA Spring Convention

At the Sacramento Yacht Club

It will be a day of knowledge exchange and camaraderie (even a catered lunch). Please feel free to contact Dominic at 916-821-6770 or Joe at (209) 664-1949 with any questions.

Click here to download a flyer

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