Konjo Dojo

09/09/2026

Many believe Traditional Jujitsu is only for the young or the already athletic. The truth: this art was designed around principle, not physical dominance. Our students range widely in age and background, and what carries them forward is not strength, it is patience, proper technique, and a willingness to learn. It is never too late to begin. The mat at Konjō Dōjō is open to those who are ready to commit.

08/27/2026

Tim Hartman from Filipino martial arts attributing their locks from Danzan Ryu!

08/23/2026

"Wait — is this like BJJ?" 🥋

It's the question we hear most, so here's what makes Danzan Ryu Jujitsu different.

Most people know Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from MMA. Danzan Ryu is its older cousin — a traditional Japanese system founded by Professor Henry Okazaki in Hawaii in the early 1900s, before BJJ existed. Where BJJ specializes in ground grappling, Danzan Ryu is a complete system:

🔹 Throws and takedowns (nage waza)
🔹 Joint locks and controls
🔹 Ground techniques and submissions
🔹 Strikes and kicks (atemi waza)
🔹 Practical self-defense
🔹 And something almost no other art teaches — traditional healing arts (seifukujutsu). We learn to restore, not just to take down.

Okazaki's idea was simple: a complete martial artist should be able to protect people — including their training partners. That's why respect and character sit at the center of everything we do.

No experience needed. No athletic background required. Just show up willing to learn.

📍 Parker Recreation Center · Mondays & Tuesdays 7:00–8:30 PM · Ages 13+
👉 konjojujitsu.com

07/24/2026