The Jay Family wish to thank you for your generous contributions to the Prof. Wally Jay Scholarship Fund.  This year we are sponsoring 20 young enthusiastic martial artists to participate at the June 15-17^th Prof. Wally Jay Remembrance Convention and Banquet at the Sacramento Rancho Cordova Marriott hosted by Prof. Leon Jay and Master Norm Johnson.  Small Circle Jujitsu students from Alameda High School will be selected by Master David Quinonez and Prof. Janice Okamoto will also select the youth from her dojo. This is a fabulous opportunity for these young people to meet and train with some of the finest martial artist today.  Moments like this are rare and to be cherished for a lifetime.

If you wish to contribute to the scholorship free to make checks to Small Circle Jujitsu and send to PO Box 1881, Discovery Bay, California 94505 USA. or sponcor a student from the dojo of your choice, contact Master Norm Johnson Tel. 925 634 3335

Mahalo,

The Jay’s

When I started at Small Circle Jujitsu 4 years ago, I had no idea it was going to become such a family affair.

I was fascinated by the system’s precision, it’s effectiveness and it’s unique use of pressure points integrated into the the strikes and locks.

But I it wasn’t long before my sons 6 and 7 yr old sons Jaden and Nathan wanted to see what their dad was up to. So I brought them along to the clubs junior classes. I was curious to see what they would make of it after a world full of WWF, computer games and instant distractions.

To them, it’s just the best fun in the world, getting to grips with the grappling and learning that learning concentration and practise really do bring rewards.

The smiles on their faces when they master a new technique is something that you just cant put a price on.

It’s not all work though and there are plenty of games and laughs where they can let of steam.

In a few months, I’ve seen a real improvement in their ability to concentrate and stick to a task, to listen and show respect to the other students and instructors.

When I see them sitting still for the breathing and relaxation exercises, well, I have to check the photos in my wallet to make sure they really are the same kids. But what’s really important for me as a dad, is that my sons are learning in a safe family environment, skills that will help them out in the real world that isn’t always so friendly.

Small Circle knows all about families because that’s where it came from, Prof. Leon Jay’s father invented the system and passed it down to him, where he adapted it and made it his own.

In a way, that’s what im trying to do with my boys, share something with them that will last a life time.

by Jon Wilkins
Leatherhead UK

Arnaud Esclangon in Montpellier, France.

Nathan Bratcher in Yuma Arizona.

Del Richard Carson City Nevada.

Exclusive training in Small Circle Jujitsu in Campbell California at Prof. Hans Ingebretsen’s home dojo proved a success.  Prof. Ingebretsen has a private training area in his tropical back garden unlike any I have seen before, unique and quit cool. Special guests included Leslee Kufferath and Jason Inay.  The best part for Master Norm Johnson Master Rob Gale of SCJ and myself was the dinner Sue “master chef,” made after the training. WOW! Thanks to the great hosts , we enjoyed every moment.

Prof Jay

I knew that when Wally passed on there would be claims and stories that are untrue and I will set the record straight now.

Jim Hundon one of Wally’s former students is claiming that he is responsible for making Small Circle Jujitsu and Wally famous. He claims to have co-authored Dynamic Jujitsu and personally helped to develop Small Circle Jujitsu. This is untrue, unfortunately Jim Hundon has been making claims like this and is misleading good people. He is not a Professor in Small Circle Jujitsu there are only three Professors in Small Circle, Wally, Lee Eichelberger and our son Leon Jay. Wally did not want to promote Jim but Leon pressed Wally to promote him thinking he was actually his friend. It was Leon who asked Jim to teach at the home dojo along with other black belts from the Hombu. He has been using the name Small Circle without our permission and is no longer a member of Small Circle Jujitsu.

While I’m at it, many people befriended Wally and he cared for a great many people over the years. Ed Melaugh was one person he spent time with to help him along. Wally was approached to promote Ed to 8th degree and after receiving his rank never spoke to Wally again. Wally would call and leave messages but never received a return call. Wally was deeply disappointed.

It’s not surprising that Leon is receiving so many requests from people that want to be promoted or certified in SCJ but he is carefully looking at directing Small Circle in a way both he and his father would like the organization to move towards.
I will put my two cents in when I feel it necessary and while I’m still here.

Mahalo
Bernice Jay

Friends, students and family are invited. Aloha attire.

Mahalo