Upcoming Events

2024 Southern Regional seminar

The American Jujitsu Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Southern Regional Seminar in Brandon, FL. 
 
When: 10/26/24
Address: 619 Vonderburg Dr. Suite B
Brandon FL 33511
Pre-registration: $20 for morning and $40 for all day
8:30 AM registration at the door: $25 for morning $50 all day
 
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT CENTER PLACE ARTS & CIVIC ASSOCIATION
 
Pre-register contact
Dave & Marie Clark
813-685-9118 Voice only
813-514-3016 Text only
Email: pianoman2992@gmail.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

“The chosen self-defense topics, and the amazing previews I’ve witnessed have me laughing at their cleverness. smiling at their effectiveness, and happy about the ease with which they can be implemented by average, everyday people on the street, in their homes, or just minding their own business sitting in a Starbucks.” – Sensei Dave Clark

9AM – Intro to Strategies & Tactics

Sensei Dave Clark, Renshi 5th degree black belt AJA standards & Certification

10AM – Surprise Attacks & Quick Getaways

Sensei Paul Haynes, 4th degree Black belt

11AM – Environmental Self – Defense 

Sensei Lee Jacobs, Renshi 5th Degree Black belt 

12PM Board Breaks & Body Armor During BYO Brown – Bag Lunch

1PM – Grabs & Reversal For Grabs

Senseis Marc, Lee, Paul & Dave

3PM – Become a Hard Target 

Senseis Marc, Lee, Paul & Dave

4PM – Yawara/Short Stick/Kubotan/Koshi No Bo

Sensei Marc, Lee, Paul & Dave

5PM – Closing Questions & Answers 

All Senseis

2023 Northern Regional Shiai

The American Jujitsu Association (AJA) is a prestigious organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of Jujitsu across the United States. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and fostering a thriving Jujitsu community, the AJA organizes various events throughout the year to provide practitioners with opportunities for growth and competition.

One of the highly anticipated events on the AJA’s calendar is the Shiai tournament. In 2023, the association is proud to host the Shiai tournament, a thrilling showcase of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship. Drawing participants from different Jujitsu schools and academies nationwide, this tournament promises to be an exciting display of the art’s diverse techniques and techniques.

What is a Shiai?

As the name suggests, the word “Shiai ” itself translates to “match,” “game,” “fight,” or “competition” in Japanese. This tournament reflects the essence of Jujitsu as a competitive martial art, where practitioners pit their skills against one another in a controlled and respectful environment. The Shiai tournament serves as a platform for seasoned practitioners and emerging talents to test their abilities, challenge their limits, and celebrate the rich heritage of Jujitsu.

Competitors can expect a well-structured event, adhering to established rules and weight divisions, ensuring fair and engaging matchups. Judges and referees, recognized for their expertise in Jujitsu, will oversee the matches, ensuring the highest standards of safety and fairness throughout the tournament.

Beyond the thrill of competition, the Shiai tournament fosters a sense of camaraderie and community among participants. It brings together Jujitsu enthusiasts from various backgrounds, enabling them to forge new friendships, exchange knowledge and experiences, and grow together as practitioners.

With its focus on skill development, technique refinement, and the pursuit of excellence, the Shiai tournament is a pinnacle event in the Jujitsu community. Whether as a competitor, spectator, or supporter, this tournament offers an unforgettable experience, embodying the dedication, discipline, and passion that define the art of Jujitsu.

Past Shiai Tournaments

Videos of the Ju-Jitsu Waza competition at the Northern Regional Tournament on 6/10/23 have been posted on the AJA YouTube page. Special thanks to our Communication Director David Garcia (communications@aja-email.org) for videography and editing! There is also a playlist for all of the Northern Regional Shiai videos dating back to 2007 at the Daitobukan Dojo YouTube Channel