Camp Danzan Ryu 2025 Instructors

This is a partial list of confirmed camp staff members

Please Note: Bring safety gear and weapons appropriate for each class. Some weapons will be available for purchase from vendors onsite during camp.
Kid's Classes
Teen's Classes
Adult's Classes
Weapons and Workouts
Lecture / Healing Classes
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Professor Tatiana Deeff
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Professor Dennis Dias
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Professor Denise Gonzales
Combinations and Transitions of locks and chokes during ground work.
Take downs into pins and submissions
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Grand Master Graciela Casillas
Sticks and Knives
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Sensei Selena Boggs
Kid's Escrima
Teens's Escrima
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Master Angela Lee
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Shihan Bob Cook
5 Secrets of Goju
Tui Na
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Professor Tony Janovich
The Study of Vital Points, Atemi Waza (Adults all ranks)

Self-defense class oriented knockout blows taught by Prof. Okazaki in self-defense classes.

Students would learn at least 8 to 10 vital point locations for use in defensive tactics.

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Grand Master Laura Armstrong
ESD
Sensei Arvon Villanueva
Sensei Arvon Villanueva
Escrima
Prof. Mel Cansibog
Professor Mel Cansibog
Sensei Mitsu Nobusada-Flynn
Sensei Mitsu Nobusada-Flynn
Aikido
Sensei Stephaie Raymondo
Sensei Stephaie Raymondo
Sensei Jeff Dorneman
Irish Stick Fighting
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Shihan John Del Vecchio
Sport Jujitsu

Combinations Teens / Adults

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Sr. Grand Master Skip Hancock
Principles of Self-defense

Intermediate - Advanced Teens and Adults

Creativity

Beginners through Advanced Teens and Adults

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Shihan Christopher Woo
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Sr. Grand Master Robert Maschmeier
Ambassador of Kajukenbo
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Professor George Arrington
Chinese Boxing

This is a smooth way to start the day with arts from the internal boxing arts of China. Techniques will be taken from T'ai-chi Ch'uan, Pa Kua and Hsing I. All are welcome. No previous experience is necessary.

Up-Close Combat

What do you do when an attacker gets inside your personal defensive perimeter. How do you deal with an attacker in the bad-breath zone. These techniques are taken from some of the most devastating arts of Jujutsu, Karate, and good old street brawling.

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Professor Janice Okamoto