It’s been 10 years! Kodenkan Jujitsu Okugi® is Coming this Fall. Click Here
It’s been 10 years and time for an update on your Danzan Ryu Jujitsu teachings. Soon you can apply for the Kodenkan Jujitsu Okugi®, in its 4th decade. Founded by Profs. Kufferath and Janovich in 1993.
Based in Santa Clara, California, the Kodenkan Jujitsu School has taught self-defense for over 40 years in the greater San Jose area. The Kodenkan was founded by Prof. Sig Kufferath and Prof. Tony Janovich to pass on Danzan-Ryu jujitsu to those seeking a proven and practical street martial art.
Learn more about Danzan-Ryu JujitsuSensei Marc Mandarich passed away on December 13, 2017. Marc, we miss you here at the Kodenkan.
Classes
Prof. Tony Janovich teaches kiaijutsu in 2013
Classes are offered through the Santa Clara Recreation Center for both children and adults. Aspects of training include:
Self-discipline, awareness, and confidence
Detailed knowledge and instruction in techniques such as vital point striking, throwing, grappling, and joint locks
The kids demo team, with Sensei Kevin Sadeghian, assisting
The Kodenkan Jujitsu School’s kids class performed a demonstration at the Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival, with Prof. George Arrington being the MC.
In the demonstration, the kids showed techniques from rolling, falling, escapes, throws, defenses from punches, joint locks, defenses from weapon attacks, and advanced techniques. Great job, everybody!
Prof. George Arrington MCDemonstrating a break fall (sutemi)Release from a wrist grab from a larger opponenttomoe nage throwushiro nage – a rear throw
Samantha had her black belt test for the rank of shodan. During this hour-long test, she was required to do all techniques she’s been tested on up to this point, as well as an entirely new board of advanced black belt techniques. Subsequently, three attackers repeatedly went after her until told to stop and she had to defend herself.
Her test was graded by Profs. Tony Janovich, Janice Okamoto, Clive Guth, and George Arrington.
jumping into an arm bar
Grading instructors, Profs. Clive Guth, Tony Janovich, George Arrington, and Janice Okamoto