Small Circle Ju Jitsu– Ryukyu Kempo— Modern What do Professor Leon Jay, Grandmaster Will Higginbotham and Master of Tapi Tapi Ken Smith have in common? The 3 amigos will be joining forces in Yuma, AZ February 17th and 18th, 2012 to hold a two day seminar!

Proudly hosted by Master Nathan Bratcher of Bratcher’s

Professor Leon Jay (9th Degree Black Belt) is currently the Grandmas- ter of Small Circle Jujitsu worldwide, the son of Wally and Bernice Jay, has been training in the for over 53 years, having began at the age of 2years old in his father's dojo. Apart from the obvious ad- vantage of a lifetime's training at the hands of Professor , Leon has had access to many teachers of exceptional talent and accomplishment, including: Prof. Remy Presas and Grandmaster George Dillman. Leon Jay not only comes from a martial arts family of legendary skills, but one in which the Professor's belief, that all martial arts benefit from a free and open exchange of ideas and techniques, dominated. Apart from a highly developed set of sophisticated teach- ing and technical principles, this is perhaps the single most identifiable feature of Small Circle JujitsuTM. The Polynesian concept of Pohai, or a circle of friends, is what most describes the Jay‟s family approach to the arts.

Have you ever wondered why you really do your traditional forms or ? Do you really think that all those intricate moves were devel- oped for exercise and to build coordination?

Will Higginbotham is one of Professor George Dillman‟s top stu- dents. A 9th in Ryukyu Kempo GM Will Higginbotham is fea- tured in many of Dillman‟s videos and most of his books. GM Will Higginbotham has been studying various martial arts since 1968 and has been with Prof. Dillman since 1985. As his main focus is in Kyu- sho Jitsu he will show you how this study can fit into any Martial Art.

Will is also a 5th Dan in Small Circle Jujitsu and a 2nd Dan in Modern Ar- nis, He possesses an uncanny ability to teach and show how these arts compliment any martial art. Due to Will‟s unique privilege of training with some of the greatest martial artists in history he brings a unique view into the world he loves most “Kyusho Jitsu”. Ken Smith began his study of Karate when hew as 18 years old in a small Indiana town. Later moving to Orland Park where he studied Isshinryu Karate under Jesse Gallegoes, a 9th degree black belt. It was in this style that Sensei Ken earned a 6th degree black belt.

He continued to grow was a martial artists, studying and pressure points with George Mazek, a 4th degree black belt in Modern Arnis, however, it was his introduction and training with Grandmaster Remy A. Presas, founder and creator of Modern Arnis, that impacted Sensei Ken‟s training immensely. Grandmaster Pre- sas, known as „Professor‟, promoted Ken Smith to the level of Mas- ter of Tapi-Tapi, the highest level of achievement in Modern Arnis. He continues to pass on Professor‟s art, traveling all over the United States, France, England, Germany and Canada. Master Ken Smith is an active member of the steering committee of the International Modern Arnis Federation (IMAF, Inc.), as well as being on the Board of Directors. Schedule of Events: Friday Evening:(February 17th) 6:00—7:00 p.m. Grandmaster Will Higginbotham 7:00—8:00 p.m. Master of Tapi Tapi Ken Smith 8:00—9:00 p.m. Professor Leon Jay Saturday:(February 18th) 9:00—10:00 a.m. Master of Tapi Tapi Ken Smith 10:00—11:00 a.m. Grandmaster Will Higginbotham 11:00—12:00 p.m. Professor Leon Jay 12:00—1:30 p.m. Lunch break 1:30—3:00 p.m. Grandmaster Will Higginbotham 3:00—4:30 p.m. Master of Tapi Tapi Ken Smith 4:30-6:00 p.m. Professor Leon Jay

Prices: Send payment to: Bratcher’s Karate Friday only: $65.00 3325 S. Ave 8e Suite 9 Saturday only: $120.00 Yuma, Az 85365 Both Days: $150.00 Make Checks payable to: Early Bird Special: Dojo of the Southern Sun $125.00 (includes both days, must be signed up and paid Contact info: by January 31st, 2012) [email protected] 928-317-3007