Jujitsu America is pleased to announce our
2017 Jujitsu America National Convention and Tournaments
This year's convention will be held on
June 23-25, 2017
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Foster City, California
REGISTRATION
HOTEL
Remember to book your hotel early (before 6/8/17) to get our special discounted pricing of $129/night (for King bed) while they last!
Book directly online with hotel at
https://aws.passkey.com/go/JujitsuAmierica2017
Or call 1-888-233-9527 and Use Group Code "Jujitsu America Room Block"
TOURNAMENTS
NOTE:
COMPETITORS
MUST FILL OUT 1 REGISTRATION FORM PER TOURNAMENT TO BE ENTERED
All divisions are subject to change/adjustments based on the number of competitors in each division that show up.
Sport Jujitsu
(Sun 5/25 10:00-12:00)
Rules & Divisions:
http://jujitsuamerica.org/page-1139131
Jujitsu Kata
(Sat 5/24 4:00-6:00)
Rules & Divisions:
http://jujitsuamerica.org/page-1139133
Karate Kata
(Sat 5/24 4:00-6:00)
Rules & Divisions:
Karate_and_Weapons_Kata_Rules.pdf
Karate Point Sparring
(Sun 5/25 8:30-10:00)
Rules & Divisions:
Karate_Point_Sparring_Rules.pdf
Sumo
(Sat 5/24 12:00-1:00)
Rules & Divisions:
Sumo_Rules.pdf
INSTRUCTORS:
(Preliminary list and Subject to Change)
Featuring:
Prof. Willy Cahill
(10th Dan Ju Jitsu & Former Olympic Judo Coach)
GM Eric Lee
(World forms champion & Movie Star)
Prof. Richard Bunch
(9th Dan President of Ju Jitsu America)
Prof. Dave Castoldi
(9th Dan Weapons/Jujitsu expert)
GM David Leung
(Grandmaster of Chinese styles)
GM Leon Jay
(9th Dan Inheritor of Small Circle Ju Jitsu)
Prof. Tony Maynard
(9th Dan Head of American Combat Ju Jitsu)
Nikolay Vasilyev
(Head of Combat Ju Jutsu International Federation)
Shihan Russ Rhodes
(Head of Ken Ju Ryu Ju Jitsu & Shinkodenkai)
Plus:
Keith Adams
(Ju Jitsu & Massage)
Prof. Rudy Aguilar
(8th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Derek Baure
(3rd Dan Ju Jitsu)
Lawrence Boydston
(7th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Carla Bunch
(6th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Brad Burgo
(6th Dan Judo)
Jack Carter
(Ju Jitsu & Massage)
Donna Cary
(Ju Jitsu & Massage)
Prof. Joe DeBattista
(7th Ju Jitsu)
Rob Gale
(5th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Al Ikemoto
(Ju Jitsu & Massage)
Hans Ingebretsen
(Kenpo/Ju Jitsu)
Prof. Dave Jennings
(9th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Stan Kendrick
(4th Dan World BJJ Champion)
Prof. Herb LaGue
(Bushidokan Headmaster)
Mike Larsen
(Ju Jitsu & Massage)
Darlynson Lira
(6th Dan BJJ)
Duwane McCraney
(8th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Janice Okamoto
(7th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Bob Parksion
(6th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Chris Peterson
(7th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Eric Pietrelli
(Bushidokan Sr.)
Mike Riplogle
(Escrima Master)
Rick Robinson
(6th Dan Ju Jitsu & Sword)
Prof. Joe Souza
(9th Dan Ju Jitsu)
Bob Stines
(Former UFC Champion)
Robert Telles Jr.
(Ju Jitsu & Massage)
Mark Tuthill
(SCJ Sr. Instructor)
Jon Ward
(Escrima Master)
Laura Welch
(7th Dan Ju Jitsu)
.... and many more!
SCHEDULE:
Tentative Schedule
(subject to change)
Friday 5/23
12:00-3:00 Mat setup
(Volunteers needed!)
3:00-4:00 Tournament Orientation
(Officials and Competitors)
3:15-5:00 Healing/Massage Clinics
(Everyone invited)
5:00-6:00 JA Black Belt Testing
(JA Standards Board)
6:00-7:00 BREAK
7:00-8:30 JA Board Meeting & Elections
(All JA Members invited)
Saturday 5/24
7:00-8:00 Registration
8:15-8:45 Opening Bow and Introductions
8:50-12:00 Seminars
12:00-1:00 Sumo Tournament
1:00-3:30 Seminars
4:00-6:00 Freestyle Self-defense, Karate Kata, Jujitsu Kata Tournaments
6:00-7:00 BREAK
7:00-9:00 Banquet and Awards
Sunday 5/25
7:00-8:00 Registration & Weigh-Ins
8:15-8:30 Opening Bow
8:30-10:00 Karate Point Sparring Tournament
9:00-12:00 Seminars
9:00-12:00 Healing/Massage Clinics
10:00-12:00 Sport Jujitsu Tournament
12:00-12:30 Closing Ceremony & Medals
& Mat Tear-down
(Volunteers needed!)
For further information:
Judie Kasper
E-Mail: convention2017@jujitsuamerica.org
Phone: 707-429-9293