The Seikan Judo & Jujutsu Association is the centralized governing body for instruction and ranking in the systems listed below:
Kontei Kodokan Judo is our primary system and training methodology. It encompasses the entire curriculum of traditional Kodokan Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro, including atemi waza (strikes), nage waza (throws) and katame waza (grappling). It is taught through a well-balanced mix of kata, randori and solo practice. While keeping safety in mind, randori practiced in Kontei schools incorporates many techniques currently forbidden in modern Olympic Judo (such as grabbing your opponent's legs) and does not favor solely throwing techniques as traditional Judo is a complete system. As such, extensive ground work is also taught and emphasized in our practice.
In addition to ranking through the Seikan Judo & Jujutsu Association, students of Kontei Kodokan Judo are eligible to receive National Dan Ranking through the USA Traditional Kodokan Judo.
In addition to ranking through the Seikan Judo & Jujutsu Association, students of Kontei Kodokan Judo are eligible to receive National Dan Ranking through the USA Traditional Kodokan Judo.
Kontei Nihonden Jujutsu is not a system, per se, but is a formalized study of traditional Japanese Jujutsu. The curriculum is not specific to any single ryuha, and incorporates training derived from several lineages. Students of our Jujutsu branch will learn atemi waza (strikes), nage waza (throws), katame waza (grappling), kansetsu waza (joint locks), and buki waza (traditional weapons). While Nihonden Jujutsu can be learned as a standalone art, this program is great for practitioners who wish to supplement their current training.
As this is not a system, there are no Kyu and Dan ranks. Students earn traditional Menkyo (licenses) as they progress through the art and develop the proficiency to teach it.
As this is not a system, there are no Kyu and Dan ranks. Students earn traditional Menkyo (licenses) as they progress through the art and develop the proficiency to teach it.
Related Martial Systems
The arts listed below are not governed by the Seikan Judo & Jujutsu Association, but are available to its members should they wish to pursue training and certification in them. They are independent systems and organizations, with their own leadership, rules, and regulations.
Our organization's leadership is also licensed to teach the traditional Gracie Jiu Jitsu system as carried on by Grandmaster Reylson Gracie, son of the founder Carlos Gracie, Sr. As such, all members of the Seikan Judo & Jujutsu Association have access to learning and earning rank in this art. Unlike what is commonly displayed as Gracie or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the art preserved and taught by GM Reylson is the classical self defense system devised by his father with an emphasis on practicality.
Students who earn Black Belt ranking are eligible for membership in the International Martial League and receiving recognition directly from Grandmaster Reylson Gracie.
Students who earn Black Belt ranking are eligible for membership in the International Martial League and receiving recognition directly from Grandmaster Reylson Gracie.
As stated above, there is a drastic difference between Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The sport of BJJ is quickly becoming one of the most popular martial arts in the world, with numerous organizations and groups each having their own flavor of the art. One of the biggest problems in the BJJ community is the lack of cohesive standards and requirements, leading to confusion and a large disparity in proficiency among schools.
Our president, Steven Hatfield, is a certified instructor through the Campeão United Jiu Jitsu Association. Campeão is revolutionizing the BJJ community with clearly defined standards, curriculum, instructor training, and certification. Any Seikan member who wishes to learn BJJ is eligible for rank through Campeão.
Our president, Steven Hatfield, is a certified instructor through the Campeão United Jiu Jitsu Association. Campeão is revolutionizing the BJJ community with clearly defined standards, curriculum, instructor training, and certification. Any Seikan member who wishes to learn BJJ is eligible for rank through Campeão.
As we are descended from Jack Stern's lineage, we must acknowledge his personal system of Kojido Jitsu, which was inherited by Dell Sharpe in 2012 upon Papasan's passing, along with the Paja Dojo name. Kojido is a hybrid self defense system incorporating not just Judo and Yudo, but elements from Stern's training in Goshindo Kempo and Hakko Ryu Jujutsu under Hara Naraki.
Today, Kojido Jitsu is overseen by the United International Kojido Jitsu Federation and the World Organization of Mixed Martial Arts. For more information about the system and these organizations, please click here to visit their official website.
Today, Kojido Jitsu is overseen by the United International Kojido Jitsu Federation and the World Organization of Mixed Martial Arts. For more information about the system and these organizations, please click here to visit their official website.