Volume 8 Issue 1 1st Quarter 2008 Professor Imi Okazaki-Mullins It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to Professor Louise “Imi” Okazaki-Mullins, a woman who has kept the integrity of her father’s ju jitsu system intact, and who, through the strength of her character, led the rest of us to examine ourselves and our commitment to Danzan Ryu in a direct and honest manner. She held herself to the highest of standards, and expected those who study her father’s system to do the same. Those who were blessed to know her saw the embodiment of a true lady - Imi was a class act, poised and always in perfect control. From ju jitsu to taiko drumming, she approached all that she did with sincereity and commitment. We are all better off for having had her in our lives. -Sensei Hans Ingebretsen Photo courtesy of usadojo.com A very young Professor Mullins in front of her father, Professor Henry Bing Fai Lau and Imi Okazaki-Mullins Seishiro Okazaki 1 s we enter our second decade, Kilohana is growing and conAtinually changing, yet still we remain true to our roots and our core values. Formed originally by those of us who were drawn to Professor Sig Kufferath, we found a sense of community in our training together and a sense of excitement in the new venture we were undertaking by forming KIlohana. Vital to our endeavor is the sense that we are continually challenging ourselves to ex - plore deeper realms of our commitment to our art. This is essen - tially the basis for what a martial life is - an honest and revealing look at ourselves and how we relate to others. Through our inter - action with the other members of Kilohana, we find value in our relations, and we support one another in each other's growth. We formed Kilohana back in 1996 with the goal of providing as many quality training opportunities as possible, and, for me, the essential goal remains the same: to give our members and those who affiliate with us a variety of classes, camps, clinics and semi - nars. Though we are predominately steeped in Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu, we have always been proponents of cross-training, and I in - tend to continue our tradition of exposing our members to a wide a variety of different styles and training methods. Look at the teachers who are part of our organization - we have access to a wealth of knowledge. I must thank my predecessor, Michael Esmailzadeh for the job he did as president of Kilohana. He steered our ship for the last two years with a sense of calm and forthrightness that is refreshing, and presided over some of the best events we have ever put on. Thanks, Mike for always bringing quality to the table. You are a hard act to follow. Vice President Gina Rossi, Secretary Mike Kirsch, Webmaster Paul Marini and Treasurer Jerry Donnard are also to be thanked for their extensive work over the last two years in keeping Kilohana viable and vi - brant. We all need especially to give a rather large thank Table of Contents you to Jerry, who has served as treasurer for the organi - zation since it's inception, and has worked his tail off for Greetings from many years. I know how hard he has worked, and I am the new president.................................2 eternally grateful for all that he has done for Kilohana. Thank you, Jerry, for many years of selfless service. 2008 Kilohana We have a lot on our table before us - Ku'i Lima Work - Calendar................................................3 outs, Camp Kilohana, The Kufferath Masters Seminar, Camp Bushido West, The Deep Roots Seminar, the The History of Mokomoko Invitational, the October Challenge, the Spring Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu...........................5 and Fall Kata Classics, a Black Belt Weekend, and many other upcoming events. We hope you enjoy and appreci - 2007 Kilohana Black Belt Test ate the variety of martial nourishment we put on the table and Awards Banquet............................6 for you. I promise to devote myself wholeheartedly to running Kilohana, and I hope you all enjoy the experience List of Kilohana of belonging to this organization. Together, we help each Awards Recipients................................7 other become better than we would on our own. Our strength lies in our sense of community, and it is this that I December Shinyo want most to emphasize in my role as president - that Workout................................................10 when we work as a team, great things are not only possible, but are inevitable. 2 -Sensei Hans Ingebretsen 2008 Kilohana Calendar of Events January March JAN. OR FEB. KODENKAN EXPO MARCH 15 SPRING JU JITSU KATA TBA French Judo Federation SAT. CLASSIC Redwood Acres Fairgrounds JAN. 27 KILOHANA BOARD MEETING Eureka, CA SUN. 10a.m-12p.m Suigetsukan Contact Shihan Richard Pietrelli 103 International Blvd. (707) 443-1725 Oakland, CA 94606 Contact Sensei Hans Ingebretsen MARCH 29 MOKOMOKO INVITATIONAL (408) 377-1787 SAT. Karate, Ju Jitsu & Eskrima Tournament JAN. 27 KU’I LIMA WORKOUT Campbell Community Center, SUN. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Suigetsukan Main Gym Taught by Kyoshi Albert Brady One West Campbell Ave. 103 International Blvd. Campbell, CA 95008 Oakland, CA 94606 Contact Sensei Hans Contact Sensei Hans Ingebretsen Ingebretsen at: (408) 377-1787 (408) 377-1787 www.Shinbukandojo.com February April FEB. 2 KILOHANA RECRUITMENT APRIL 19 SCOTTISH HIGHLAND SAT. SEMINAR SAT. KILOHANA GATHERING Taught by Sensei Hans Ingebretsen Instructed by Professor James 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m at Seika Ryu Muro, Sensei Stephen Nicholls, Martial Arts Kyoshi Neil Horsten & Shihan 3168 Condo Court Johnny Bernaschewice Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Contact Sensei Stephen Contact Sensei Joa Schwinn Nicholls (707) 523-3200 +44 (0)20 7935 3929 FEB. 3 SEMINAR: TRAPPING, PASSING, APRIL 25 FUSUIKAN 25-YEAR SUN. CHECKING & BLENDING SAT. ANNIVERSARY Taught by Sensei Hans Ingebretsen CELEBRATION Fusuikan Martial Arts Eureka, CA 2725 Myrtle Ave. Contact Shihan Richard Pietrelli Eureka, Ca (707) 443-1725 Contact Shihan Richard Pietrelli (707) 443-1725 June JUNE 7 KUFFERATH MASTERS SAT. SEMINAR FEB. 16 MASSAGE EXCHANGE Campbell Community Center, SAT. Guest Clinician: Professor James Main & Auxillary Gyms Muro One West Campbell Ave. Gonzalez Martial Arts Academy Campbell, CA 95008 1143 West Fremont St. Contact Sensei Hans Stockton, CA 95223 Ingebretsen Contact Sensei Al Ikemoto (408) 377-1787 (916) 682-0724 www.Kilohana.org 3 JUNE 27-29 CAMP KILOHANA OCT.18 OCTOBER CHALLENGE FRI.-SUN. Shihan Richard Pietrelli’s Ranch SAT. Santa Rosa High School Hydesville, CA Santa Rosa, CA Contact Shihan Richard Pietrelli Contact Sensei Joa Schwinn (707) 443-1725 (707) 523-3200 July November JULY 27-AUG. 1 CAMP BUSHIDO WEST NOV. 8 FALL JU JITSU KATA SUN.-FRI. Old Oak Ranch, Sonora, CA SAT. CLASSIC Contact Sensei Charlie Robinson: Redwood Acres Fairgrounds (530) 742-7938 or Eureka, CA Sensei Hans Ingebretsen Contact Shihan Richard Pietrelli (408) 377-1787 or (707) 443-1725 Sensei Joa Schwinn (707) 523-3200 NOV. 15 KILOHANA ANNUAL BLACK SAT. BELT TESTING AND August AWARDS BANQUET AUG. 24 KILOHANA BEACH WORKOUT Clarion Hotel SUN. Manresa Beach Santa Cruz, CA 1355 N. Fourth St. Contact Sensei Joa Schwinn San Jose, CA 95112 (707) 523-3200 Contact Sensei Hans Ingebretsen September (408) 377-1787 SEPT. TBA European Gasshuku Either Valencia or Belgium NOV. 16 KILOHANA DEEP ROOTS SUN. SEMINAR SEPT. 20-21 KILOHANA DANZAN RYU BLACK Clarion Hotel SAT.-SUN. BELT WEEKEND 1355 N. Fourth St. Suigetsukan San Jose, CA 95112 103 International Blvd. Contact Sensei Hans Ingebretsen Oakland, CA 94606 (408) 377-1787 Contact Professor Michael Esmailzadeh TBA ANNUAL EUROPEAN (510) 452-3941 HEALING ARTS SEMINAR October OCT. 5 KILOHANA BOARD MEETING TBA THREE CLINICS IN SPAIN SUN. 10 a.m.-12 p.m Seika Ryu Martial Arts TBA THREE CLINICS IN PARIS 3168 Condo Court Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Contact Sensei Hans Ingebretsen (408) 377-1787 OCT. 5 KU’I LIMA WORKOUT Editor and Layout:Ben Lujan SUN. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Seika Ryu Martial The Kilohana Chronicles is published three times a Arts year. Submission deadlines for articles and Instructed by Grand Master Arthur advertisements are: Gonzalez May 1, 2008 3168 Condo Court September 1, 2008 January 1, 2009 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Submissions are welcome from everyone, and are Contact Sensei Joa Schwinn preferred in electronic form. They can be sent to: (707) 523-3200 4 [email protected] The History of Danzan Ryu As Sensei Dale Kahoun puts it, the history of Kodenkan Ju Jitsu is like “a puzzle with some of the pieces missing”. In the interest of perhaps filling in some of these pieces, a new article from a different source on this subject will be featured in each isue of this newsletter. Submissions are stongly encouraged from anybody who feels that they can contribute to this goal. Excerpted from Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu - The first historical reference to a Japanese martial art From Samurai to Sig Kufferath which some claim as ju-jitsu” dates to 24 B.C. In by Dave Bopf this famous battle “Emperor Suinin ordered two Historical photographs from the library of Professor James Muro used strong men, Nomi-no-Sukune and Taima-no- with permission. Kuehaya, to wrestle in his presence. After fighting, which consisted mainly of kicking, the former gained The Very Beginning the ascendancy and finally broke the ribs of his oppo - While Ju jitsu is a martial arts system derived nent. Nomi then “went the length of trampling upon from the Samurai warriors, there are no records by and breaking the loins of his vanquished competitor. which the origins of Ju jitsu can definitely be estab - ” As this brief narrative suggests, this was certainly lished.