What is Danzan Ryu Jujitsu?
Danzan Ryu is a traditional Japanese martial art that was founded in Hawaii in the early 1900s by Henry Seishiro Okazaki. It is a comprehensive system that includes techniques for self-defense, grappling, striking, and weapons. Danzan Ryu is known for its emphasis on practical application and its focus on developing the whole person, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
History of Danzan Ryu
Henry Seishiro Okazaki was born in Japan in 1890. He immigrated to Hawaii in 1906 and began studying martial arts shortly after his arrival. He studied a variety of arts, including jujutsu, karate, and aikido. In 1925, he founded Danzan Ryu, which is a combination of the techniques he had learned from his various teachers.
Danzan Ryu quickly became popular in Hawaii, and Okazaki soon had a large number of students. He taught Danzan Ryu for over 20 years, and he is considered to be one of the most influential martial artists in Hawaiian history.
Techniques of Danzan Ryu
Danzan Ryu is a comprehensive system that includes techniques for self-defense, grappling, striking, and weapons. The self-defense techniques of Danzan Ryu are based on the principles of leverage, timing, and balance. The grappling techniques of Danzan Ryu are based on the principles of control, submission, and ground fighting. The striking techniques of Danzan Ryu are based on the principles of power, speed, and accuracy. The weapons techniques of Danzan Ryu include the use of the sword, the knife, the stick, and the gun.
Benefits of Danzan Ryu
There are many benefits to practicing Danzan Ryu. Some of the benefits include:
- Improved self-defense skills
- Increased physical fitness
- Improved mental and emotional well-being
- Greater self-confidence
- Increased sense of community
- A deeper understanding of Japanese culture
If you are interested in learning more about Danzan Ryu, I encourage you to set up a video intro with me.