Professor Wally Jay - Alameda, California

In 1947 Wally Jay became a California Western States life insurance salesman. He never attended a sales seminar and in 10 months of sales, he was ranked the number one first year agent and ranked number 20 overall. Wally won many awards offered by the company after his second year of sales and was earning good money for his family. He shocked his wife, Bernice when he informed her that he was quitting his job as an insurance agent and was going to concentrate his energy in the martial arts and his post office job. It was a difficult move especially after making big commissions from selling his life insurance policies. The sales work had interfered with his martial arts training and goals. It was very difficult for him to work two jobs and teach his martial art classes on a full time basis. At that time it looked like a bad sacrifice but martial arts was Wally Jay’s life and it was something he needed to do for his own peace of mind.

Professor Jay’s martial arts exploits have not gone unnoticed through the years but he has been recognized with many awards for his vast accomplishments in his illustrious career. He was awarded the prestigious Black Belt Magazine’s Hall of Fame in 1969 for "Instructor of Jujitsu", and in 1990 for "Man of the Year". Wally was also listed in the "Who’s who" by Karate International magazine and named as one of the "100 Most Influential Martial Artists of All Times" by Inside Kung-Fu magazine. He served as team captain in 1985 for the U.S. Martial Arts Representative Team that gave an exhibition at the First International Wu Shu Championships in Xian Ching, China. On April 29, 1992, Professor Jay had the honor to demonstrate at the Dai Nippon Butokukai Festival on Emperor’s Day in Kyoto, Japan.

Wally’s most treasured award is the "Judo Coach of the Year" presented by the Northern California Judo Black Belt Association in 1960. The American Jujitsu Institute named him outstanding Judo Coach in 1963, 1964, 1967, 1968 & 1969. Professor Jay’s judo players were winning a lot in the early sixties and his domination in the tournament scene brought a tremendous amount of pride to the city of Alameda. In 1964, the "City of Alameda Highest Honor for his Dedication to Youth" was awarded to Professor Jay along with the "Man of the Year" award in 1965. In 1978, there was a dedication of a classroom at Alameda High School named the "Professor Wally Jay Dojo" in honor of his years teaching the youth of Alameda.

Sensei Ernie Boggs – Nitro, West Virginia

Sensei Ernie Boggs, the world’s leading authority on Sport Jujitsu™ was the first American to become a world champion in the sport and as a coach, he has produced more National and International Sport Jujitsu™ champions than anyone. Sensei Boggs has been dubbed "Lightfoot" because of his speed and swiftness, which has earned him international acclaim as a dynamic and tenacious fighter. He has competed on the national and international circuit, excelling in traditional karate, jujitsu and professional kickboxing. Ernie has a 5^th degree black belt in jujitsu and karate and has been involved in teaching the martial arts for 21 years. Having been involved with Kodenkan Jujitsu, Ko Seiei-kan and Shotokan Karate for 26 years, Ernie had the privilege to train under Professor Wally Jay and Sensei Robert Long. When not coaching Team USA, or traveling and demonstrating his art, Boggs spends his time teaching at the BCI Defensive Arts Institute in Nitro, West Virginia. He teaches a variety of students ranging from the beginner to professional fighters. Ernie is the current President of the International Sport Jujitsu™ Association organizing Sport Jujitsu™ so that more international countries can get involved with this rapidly growing sport in martial arts competition.

Professor Willy Cahill – San Bruno, California

Professor Willy Cahill of San Bruno, California has been teaching judo and jujitsu for 40 years at his dojo, Cahill’s Judo Academy. Professor Cahill holds a 10^th degree black belt in Kodenkan Jujitsu and a 7^th degree black belt in Kodokan Judo. He coached the judo teams at Stanford and San Francisco State University and was also U.S. coach for the World, Pan American, Goodwill and ’88 Olympic teams. Willy was named to Black Belt Magazine’s Hall of Fame in 1975 for "Judo Coach of the Year". Currently, Professor Cahill is involved with U.S. Judo Inc., U.S. Judo Association, National Sport Judo, Jujitsu America and serves as technical advisor for Small Circle Jujitsu™ International. Professor Cahill’s main instructor was his father, John Cahill Sr. until his death in 1963 and Professor Wally Jay became his mentor and instructor. Professor Willy Cahill is also one of the charter members who started Jujitsu America in 1978. He currently owns a martial arts supply store called "The World of Martial Arts" and is a main distributor for Tiger Claw, Inc.

Sifu Graciela Casillas-Boggs – Nitro, West Virginia

Sifu Graciela Casillas-Boggs is the founder of her own style called Shen Chun Do, is a 3^rd degree black belt in BKF Kenpo and 3^rd degree black belt in Kodenkan Jujitsu. Graciela has trained under Grandmaster Angel Cables, Sifu Dan Inosanto, Grandmaster Bobby Taboada and her husband Sensei Ernie Boggs. She is currently President of the United States Sport Jujitsu™ Association and serves as one of the assistant coaches to the USA Jujitsu Team. Sifu Casillas-Boggs currently teaches with her husband in Nitro, West Virginia at the BCI Defensive Arts Institute. She was awarded Black Belt Magazine’s Hall of Fame as "Woman of the Year" in 1989. Graciela has earned international acclaim as one of the world’s top female martial artist, and as a teacher of the art of self-defense. She formerly held the World Karate Association Bantamweight title and the International Women’s Boxing Association Bantamweight title. After retiring undefeated with a record of 31-0, 18 KO’s, she spent the following years developing her eclectic art of Shen Chun Do, "the way of the warrior spirit". Devotion to the martial arts, coupled with an advanced degree in education, has led Sifu Casillas-Boggs to dedicate herself to the promotion of the art as a teacher and writer.

Sensei Dave Castoldi – Waltham, Massachusetts

New England based Dave Castoldi brings to the seminar 32 years of experience in jujitsu, judo, kung fu, professional wrestling and bare-knuckle street fighting. Sensei Castoldi has developed a unique system of Street Self-Defense Jujitsu, specializing in weapons disarmament where he teaches at his club the Newton YMCA Jujitsu. The keyword to Dave’s system is practicality, drawing heavily upon the principles of Professor Wally Jay’s Small Circle Jujitsu™. Dave has been a student of Professor Jay since 1978, and has blended the painful effectiveness of the Small Circle into his own rough-and-tough style of street jujitsu. Sensei Castoldi holds a 6^th degree in jujitsu, a 1^st degree in karate and a 3^rd degree in judo and has been teaching for 25 years. Dave’s instructors include Albert J. Castoldi, John Hogan, Master Win Chil Wu and Professor Wally Jay. Dave serves as the New England Director of Jujitsu America and Technical Advisor for Small Circle Jujitsu™ International.

Kaiso Shawn Cephas – Gilroy, California

Kaiso Shawn Cephas is the founder and Head Priest master of the Modern American Shorinji-Te Yamabushido Martial Art and a member of the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame ‘Outstanding Contribution’ in 1996. He has over twenty nine years of martial arts experience and holds a 7^th dan in Chikara Puma Streetfighting Karate-Jujitsu and also has black belts ranked in several different Shorinji systems having learned his martial arts from his father Willard A. Cephas II. Kaiso Cephas is also experienced in several different C.M.T. Shiatsu and Sekifukujitsu healing arts. He has appeared in martial arts and hip-hop magazines, cable TV and radio showcasing his martial art systems. The concepts of American Shorinji-Te is to modify "old and new" techniques to enhance the student to a high level of painful interlocking joint techniques that will render an attacker completely helpless and disables him. The goal for all students and instructors is to practice and research as many different martial arts styles of natural fluid movements to blend well with their own system in a flow.

Professor Al Dacascos – Portland, Oregon

Black Belt Magazine’s Hall of Fame, "Instructor of the Year" in 1977 and Inside Kung-Fu Magazine’s Hall of Fame, "Instructor of the Year" in 1993, Professor Al Dacascos is no stranger to the world of martial arts. World renowned, he has travel the world demonstrating and establishing schools and clubs where ever his feet lands. In the early 1970’s and 1980’s, Professor Dacascos was constantly featured in martial arts magazines throughout the world. His unique and unorthodox approach has made his particular brand of martial arts, Wun Hop Kuen Do (Combine Fist Arts) an interesting package of applying technical fighting principles to the reality of street self-defense. Noted as being the Ambassador of Kung Fu to Germany, and one of the first kung fu artists in the early history of karate tournament competition, Al has earned a spot as a top 10 fighter in the United States during the 1970’s. Born September 6, 1942 and going on 55 years old, he is actively involved with seminars and film productions. His son Mark Dacascos, famed for his leading role in "Only the Strong", and soon to be seen in other theatrical releases is only one of the scores of international champions he has developed. Professor Dacascos teaches in Portland, Oregon at the Dacascos Martial Art Academy and has been teaching for 35 years. He is currently involved in the International Wun Hop Kuen Do Association and serves as a technical advisor for the International Kajukenbo Association. Al had the privilege and honor to train under the late Grandmaster Sid S. Asuncion in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Sijo James W. DeMile – Seattle, Washington

In 1959, James W. DeMile began his martial arts career in Seattle, Washington, under the direction of the legendary Bruce Lee. As one of Bruce’s first generation students, Mr. DeMile had the opportunity of assisting Bruce in developing his unique fighting skills. It was also DeMile’s privilege to appear in Bruce’s only book, "The Philosophical Art of Self Defense". DeMile was an undefeated heavyweight boxer in the Air Force as well as hand to hand combat instructor for the (Special Forces) program at Fort Lewis in 1985 and 1986. One of the foremost authorities on modern Wing Chun, DeMile has adapted Bruce’s modification of the ancient art of Wing Chun and created Wing Chun Do, a practical self defense system for the 1990’s student. DeMile is listed in Bob Wall’s Who’s Who in the Martial Arts, The Genealogy of the Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) Family by the Ving Tsun Athletic Association, The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia by John Corcoran and Emil Farkas, Bruce Lee’s Fighting Spirit by Bruce Thomas. He has also written many articles for national and international magazines. James has appeared in the movies, Weapons of Death and The Curse of the Dragon and twice on the national TV program Entertainment Tonight. He has written four best selling martial arts books as well as produced a number of training videos. DeMile travels extensively throughout the world teaching his dynamic self-defense concepts and techniques to students, police and military. DeMile is an active Deputy Sheriff with the Ottawa county, Ohio, Sheriffs Department. He presently teaches out of his school in Seattle, Washington. DeMile is also Regional Director for Region 5 in the United States Sport Jujitsu™ Association and runs Wing Chun Do International.

Professor Lee Eichelberger – Alameda, California

Professor Lee Eichelberger, 8^th degree black belt in Kodenkan Jujitsu, is the Immediate Past President of Jujitsu America. Lee is also named as one of the four Soke Dai for Small Circle Jujitsu™ under the direction of Professor Wally Jay. He has been involved with jujitsu for over 30 years. He has taught at Jujitsu America Conventions, Camp Danzan Ryu and a variety of camps, classes and clinics. Professor Eichelberger enjoys teaching at all levels of students in self-defense. He teaches Small Circle Jujitsu™ as well as Kodenkan Jujitsu. Lee is also interested in kata forms, both older and modern interpretations. He is a founding and life member of Jujitsu America and has been involved since its creation in 1978. Professor Eichelberger is a long-standing student of, and assistant to Professor Wally Jay and serves as Technical Director for Small Circle Jujitsu™ International. Lee currently resides in Alameda, California and teaches at Small Circle’s main dojo at Island Judo Jujitsu Club.

Sifu Jon Funk – Burnaby, BC, Canada

Sifu Jesse Glover - Seattle, Washington

Sifu Jesse Glover was the first student and assistant instructor under the late Bruce Lee in the early sixties in Seattle, Washington. Sifu Glover teaches a handful of students privately at his school in the art of Non-Classical Gung Fu, which is short, simple and direct, with no flashy moves, no show-off stuff and no wasted motion. Jesse has authored 3 books, Bruce Lee Between Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee's Non-Classical Gung Fu and Non-Classical Gung Fu. He also produced two martial arts instructional videos called Non-Classical Stickinghands and Bruce Lee's Non-Classical Gung Fu. Sifu Glover travels the world teaching seminars on the original techniques he learned from Bruce Lee in the Seattle period before the terms Jun Fan or Jeet Kune Do was ever coined.

Professor Don Jacob – Barataria, Trinidad

Professor Don Jacob, 9^th degree black belt, was born in Trinidad, WI, on October 16, 1954. He has been studying the martial arts for over 30 years and is a fully qualified teacher. Professor Jacob began his training under the teachings of Sensei Clyde Thomas in the art of judo. At 13 years, Don started his training in the art of jiu-jitsu under Professor Moses Powell at Sanuces, continuing his training in the art of karate with Master Tusui Yoshitacker. In 1973, Professor Jacob then toured over 30 schools and learned over 400 techniques in twenty different styles of martial arts. He also made a special study of jiu-jitsu and shiatsu massage because he believed when practicing all these crippling and disabling techniques to the human body, accidents can sometimes occur and using his shiatsu skills to treat many of his students who may have suffered injuries. The Don Jitsu Ryu system originated in 1975, when Professor Jacob became tired of the political interference concerning the legitimacy of ranking and styles in martial arts. Although Professor Jacob created his own style, he is still faithful to his teachers whom he feels he owes all his credit. They have given him much encouragement over the years. In 1977, Professor Jacob was the first Trinidadian to perform at Madison Square Garden at one of the biggest martial arts shows in the world, "The Oriental World of Self-Defense". Professor Jacob was honored in 1981 by the Canadian Martial Arts Magazine’s Hall of Fame for the "Best Demonstrator in the World", and made an Honorary Citizen of Alameda, California. Jujitsu America honored Professor Jacob by inducting him into their "Black Belt Hall of Fame" in 1992. He currently heads his organization called the Purple Dragon International.

Sensei Leon Jay – Surrey, Great Britain

Sensei Leon Jay is the second son of Professor Wally Jay and is one of the heirs to Small Circle Jujitsu™. Leon has a 4^th degree black belt in Small Circle Jujitsu™ and a 4^th degree black belt in Tuite from Master George Dillman. Sensei Jay teaches in Surrey, England at his club called Komaru Ryu and is the European representative for Small Circle Jujitsu™ International. Aside from being Soke Dai (inheritor) for Small Circle Jujitsu™, he serves as a board member for SCJI. Leon has been active teaching seminars in the United States and Europe where he incorporates his unique blend of Small Circle Jujitsu™ and pressure point knockout techniques into a dynamic and deadly system. Sensei Jay has had the privilege to appear as one of the performers for Professor Wally Jay’s videos, Small Circle Jujitsu’s Tendon Tricep Armbars & Armlocks and Effective Finger Locking Techniques.

Professor Sig Kufferath – Santa Clara, California

Professor Sig Kufferath began his study of Ju Jitsu under Professor Henry S. Okazaki in 1937, and earned his black belt in 1941. Under Professor Okazaki, he studied Chinese stick arts, Kiai, Karate Jitsu, nerve arts, Shingen No Maki, and Shinyo No Maki and further studied Naihan No Shodan and Kumite. This was in addition to all the kata arts of Danzan Ryu. He graduated from Okazaki’s Nikko Restoration Sanatorium Seifuku Jitsu course in 1943. Professor Okazaki made Kufferath chief instructor of his main dojo, the Kodenkan, in the late 1940’s. After Okazaki’s death in 1951, Kufferath was formally elected by the board of directors of the American Jujitsu Institute (AJI) to become Professor. Sig is a 10^th degree black belt in Kodenkan Jujitsu, a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido and 4^th degree black belt in Judo. Professor Kufferath was born on February 16, 1911 in Honolulu, Hawaii and is currently 87 years old. He teaches out of his dojo Pacific Coast Academy of Martial Arts and resides in Santa Clara, California.

Sigung Bob Maschmeier – Pacifica, California

Sigung Bob Maschmeier, 7^th degree black belt in Kajukenbo, is a direct student of Professor Joe Halbuna. He has been training in the martial arts for 32 years and runs a successful chain of Coast Karate Studios. Bob runs a martial arts business consultation service developed out of his desire to help other martial artists, not only with their fighting and self-defense skills, but in also satisfying their curiosity concerning the business of running a successful school. Sigung Maschmeier of Pacifica, California, is currently involved in Kajukenbo Pacific Coast Association, a life member of Jujitsu America, Small Circle Jujitsu™ International, World Federation of Martial Arts, Pacific Coast Kilohana and Head of Coast Karate Studios. He has been staff instructor for Camp Danzan Ryu 1994–1997, Gasshuku 1995, and Masters Seminars 1995–1996 and was featured on the cover of February 1992 Karate Kung Fu Illustrated magazine. Sigung Maschmeier has martial arts background in Kajukenbo, judo, jujitsu, kung fu, kyudo, karate, weapons and Restoration Therapy.

Professor Tony Maynard – Kernersville, North Carolina

Professor Tony Maynard hailing from Kernersville, North Carolina is an ex-Marine and certified hand to hand combat instructor for the Department of Navy. Tony has been involved with the martial arts for 30 years and currently operates a dojo called American School of Self-Defense, Inc., teaching his style of American Combat Ju-Jitsu. Professor Maynard has a 7^th degree black belt from the American Ju-Jitsu Association, 6^th degree black belt from Jujitsu America, 4^th degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate, 2^nd degree black belt in Chito-Ryu Karate and an ikkyu in judo. He is Southern Region Director for Jujitsu America and American Ju-Jitsu Association, Past Chairman World Council of Jiu-Jitsu Organizations, Past Head Coach U.S. Ju-Jitsu Team, Past President of the U.S. Ju-Jitsu Association and was the first American to compete in the World Ju-Jitsu Championships WCJO 1984. Professor Maynard has produced two videotapes, American Combat Ju-Jitsu Hand To Hand Combat and You Don’t Have To Be A Victim. Tony has been named to Jujitsu America’s Black Belt Hall of Fame, World Martial Art’s Hall of Fame, World Head of Family Sokeship Council Hall of Fame and Instructor of Year for Jujitsu America 1991 and American Ju-Jitsu Association 1985. His instructors include Professor Wally Jay, Dr. Bill Fromm and Gary Turner. Currently Tony is involved with American Ju-Jitsu Association, Jujitsu America, U.S. Sport Jujitsu™ Association, International Sport Jujitsu™ Association and Small Circle Jujitsu™ International.

Sensei Gerald McKenzie – Salinas, California

Sensei Gerald McKenzie started his martial arts career by studying judo and jujitsu from Sensei Charlie Kalani (also known as Professor Toru Tanaka) at the age of 10 years old. A few years later, Professor John Chow-Hoon took over Charlie Kalani’s class where Gerald continued his training in judo, jujitsu and kenpo karate. Having been involved with the martial arts for 25 years, Sensei McKenzie now operates his own club, Chow-Hoon Dojo, in Salinas, California. He is a 6^th degree black belt in Kodenkan Jujitsu and Goshin Jitsu while also holding rank in judo, kendo and karate. Gerald also studies kendo at the Salinas Kendo Club under Bunden Sensei. He has been named Instructor of the Year in 1990 and Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1993 from Jujitsu America in which he is the current president. He holds a certificate of massage (CMT) and is a certified massage therapist. Sensei McKenzie is currently involved with Jujitsu America and the Northern California Kendo Federation.

Sensei Ed Melaugh – Woburn, Massachusetts

Sensei Ed Melaugh has the honor of being named one of the four Soke Dai (Inheritor) to Small Circle Jujitsu™, hand picked by the founder of Small Circle Jujitsu™, Professor Wally Jay. Sensei Melaugh has his 4^th degree black belt in Small Circle Jujitsu™ and 5^th degree black belt from Jujitsu America in Kodenkan Jujitsu. Ed’s teachers include Sensei Dave Castoldi, Professor Wally Jay and Sijo James W. DeMile. He began his martial arts career training in 1972 under Sensei Dave Castoldi and was his first student to become a black belt. Sensei Melaugh’s association with Professor Wally Jay began in 1978 by learning to use simple and efficient motions of Small Circle Jujitsu™. Training with Sijo DeMile added another important component to Small Circle Jujitsu™, entering and trapping to engage the opponent. The blend of Sensei Dave Castoldi’s Street Jujitsu, and Sijo DeMile’s Wing Chun Do fit perfectly to create an unparalleled system of practical effective street self-defense, Small Circle Jujitsu™. Woburn, Massachusetts based Sensei Melaugh has been running a thriving martial arts school since 1990 called the New England Small Circle Jujitsu™ Academy. Ed is a board member for Small Circle Jujitsu™ International and a member of Jujitsu America. From JA, he received the Presidential Award in 1990, Instructor of the Year award in 1993 and was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1995. Sensei Melaugh won the Self-Defense category in the first 1996 Sport Jujitsu™ World Championships held in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Professor James Muro – Seaside, California

Professor James Muro is a 8^th degree black belt in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu and Kenpo Karate. Professor Muro also has intensive knowledge in Decuerdas Esckrima and Kodokan Judo. He had the privilege to train under the Late, Great Professor John A. Chow-Hoon in judo, jujitsu and kenpo karate, and from Professor Gilbert Tenio and Professor Juan Eliab, he learned esckrima. James is a charter member for both the Kilohana Martial Art Association and Jujitsu America as well as being on the Standards Board and treasurer for JA. He serves as a technical advisor for Small Circle Jujitsu™ International. Professor Muro has been teaching for 25 years at his clubs, Marina and Salinas Goshin Jitsu in Northern California. He has been past winner of Jujitsu America’s Instructor of the Year in 1980 and Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1984. Professor Muro was the original person to host the first recorded tournament using rules similar to today’s Sport Jujitsu™ in Pacific Grove, California in 1977. James is by far the most complete martial artist and technician in his ability to flow from all ranges of combat. His combination of the striking arts of kenpo with the locking and grappling arts of jujitsu, forms one of the most dynamic styles of martial arts.

Sibok Ronald K. Ogi – Pearl City, Hawaii

Sibok Ronald K. Ogi from Pearl City, Hawaii is the senior instructor and inheritor of Wing Chun Do Gung Fu; and a 4th degree black belt, and one of the four Soke Dai (Inheritors) in Small Circle Jujitsu™. Ronald had the privilege to start his martial arts training under James W. DeMile, founder of Wing Chun Do Gung Fu in 1974 and his jujitsu training under Professor Wally Jay, founder of Small Circle Jujitsu™ in 1986. He serves as a Board Member for Wing Chun Do International, Small Circle Jujitsu™ International and Tao of Wing Chun Do. Sibok Ogi is a lifetime member of Jujitsu America and serves as Media Relations Director for the United States Sport Jujitsu™ Association as well as being the Hawaii State Representative for Sport Jujitsu™. He runs a production company called Ogi Productions, which produces martial arts training videos and promotes martial arts seminars and events in Hawaii. Ogi Productions has produced Ernie Franco’s Defensive Edge Volumes I & II, Professor Wally Jay’s Small Circle Jujitsu™ Grappling Techniques, Small Circle Connection, Jujitsu America’s 14^th Annual Hawaiian Convention Volumes 1-6, Small Circle Jujitsu’s Effective Finger Locking Techniques & Tendon Tricep Armbars and Armlocks, Bruce Lee’s 1 & 3 Inch Power Punch and Small Circle Jujitsu™ International’s Hawaiian Convention Tape #1-#3 videos. He has been active teaching seminars throughout the United States and teaches martial arts privately in Hawaii. Ronald was awarded Professor John Chow-Hoon "Spirit of Kodenkan Award" in 1992 and Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1994 from Jujitsu America.