My name is Mariedke Dalman and I'm from Canada. I'm currently a 2nd Dan in Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu and teach in both Calgary & High River, Alberta. I see there are a few fellow [PJ]ers on the site, so I guess you can add one more to the ranks.
me hi guys my real name :john .. just thought i would drop a HI to you all i have been KyuSjinDo Jujitsu for almost, 2 yrs now in Glasgow Scotland, and liking it alot .I only go, one day a week and would like more but bruises dont heal that fast, im not as young as i used to be i have done alot of other arts but this is the only one ,that has fliped me for a loop anyway HI and enjoy
Hi, my name's Tim. I am a shodan in can-ryu jiu jitsu from Sensei Hiscoe in Ottawa, Canada. I started my MA training when I was 24 and have been training for almost 7 years (you do the math). At the end of last year I had to move to the west coast for a job and have not been able to find a dojo to train at that i feel provided a similar intensity to what I did did before. The local university has a dojo, and I approached them about starting a Can-Ryu club but there is already a classical JJ club there and they weren't very receptive to the idea of having "another joo-jit-sew club" on campus So lately I've been hitting the gym and training on my own - skipping rope, weights, shadow boxing when the aeobics studio is empty, and stretching. I'm looking forward to hopefully finding a club that fits with my goals soon. Chees Tim
Hi Tim, If you're looking to train or start your own dojo, why not become a member of JJBC (founded by Steve Hiscoe, your Sensei's son)? I believe their website is www.jjbc.ca (many of the schools which belong to JJBC are Can-Ryu). If you're ever out to Alberta, come visit us My apologies to the moderators if this wasn't the appropriate place to post this message. - Mariedke
Hi guys Im Jutsuka Hey guys, in train in Sakura Ryu Jujitsu under Shihan Reg Ellis 6th Dan. I love all martial arts and have trained in a few. None however that I have enjoyed as much as JJ. I did TKD as a kid for a while never graded and stopped going. Then a sports karate club when I was 15 but I found girls and alcohol around the same time so unfortunately Karate slipped away. Anyway, I started Jujitsu 4 months ago Im 22 now, and absolutely love it. I combines everything, striking, grappling, locks, throws, break falls. My master trains us hard, and we like it. No pain, no gain. Everything in my life is getting better and easier since I started JuJitsu. Im going to start some cross training, with the hoe of some MMA comps and the like. Im also interested in more traditional JJ comps. But mostly i just love training and pushing myself. Can't wait til I nail a front flip heelkick. (Thank you Tony Jaa.)
Hey Jutsuka, where abouts do you train? I did some Sakura Ryu Jujutsu under sensei John (teaches at Stafford) last year and earlier this year, and competed against some people of your system last year at the competition hosted by Kyushin Ryu Jujutsu. And welcome to MAP
Check In Hey there, 1e time I post here. My name is soul-survivor, also known as Frank. I live in Europe (netherlands) and started Jiu-Jitsu when I was 18. I'm now 35 (yes, those oldies are also on the forum) and i am a shodan (1e degree black belt). I started out with the classical Jiu-Jitsu, and stopped several times due to work/school/kids etc. but now i'm already training for 3 1/2 years. I also train a little eskrima (Inayan system) and some pancrase. I'm really addicted, and going on till I drop!
Hi, I'm Gaylen Zellner, I'm starting Jujitsu next fall, I am looking forward to it, don't know what style. I am from Palatine, Illinois, USA
Hi I'm Kea, I practised for 8-9 years. 1st-kyu. I have not trained for a while but my knowledge is healthy.
Smurf Alansmurf ..started Bushikan Jujitsu in Colorado in 1986.... trained in Black Rose Kenpo in 1988 wado ryu karate, wing chun 1988-1989 Jujitsu (Bob Clark) 1989-1991 Spirit combat 1991-1992 Kensekai Jujitsu 1992-1995 Mushin Budo Jujitsu 1995-2005 now studying Mushin Bushikan Jujitsu totally enjoy all aspects of MA . Be safe , be good Smurf
Howdy, Nice to meet you all, I am currently training in British/Japanese-derived JJ in North Wales (Chester actually). Currently on the lookout for a more MMA environment but North Wales is not very progressive in such matters...contemplating Judo as an alternative, also interested in (but scared of) Muay Thai! Ah well, it's all good.... Any other North Wales folk post here? BCB
