Small Circle Jujitsu

March 3rd, 2012

Prof. Wally Jay Scholarship Fund

The Prof. Wally Jay Scholarship Fund 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 15-17th Prof. Wally Jay Remembrance Convention and Banquet at the Sacramento Rancho Cordova Marriott hosted by …

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March 3rd, 2012

Prof. Leon Jay’s Black Belt Only Training at Ernie Reyes

Ernie Reyes ‘Flagship Cambell California dojo as always full of energy and Ohana Spirit.  The Black Belt only training in Small Circle was well received.  It was great to catch up to Ernie and Tony Thompson long time family friends.  My thanks and appreciation for hosting me again. Mahalo Prof. Jay  

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March 3rd, 2012

Like Father Like Son’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 …

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March 2nd, 2012

SCJ welcomes new clubs into our organization.

Welcome to Jean Paul Bindel in Perpignan, France. Arnaud Esclangon in Montpellier, France. Nathan Bratcher in Yuma Arizona. Del Richard Carson City Nevada.

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March 2nd, 2012

Prof. Hans Ingebretsen of Kilohana hosts Prof. Jays Small Circle Seminar

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 …

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February 10th, 2012

Official Small Circle Jujitsu Clubs

The Small Circle Jujitsuâ„¢ organisation would like to point out that unless a club promoting “Small Circle Jujitsu” can be found on the official dojo listing that the club is not an authorised member or affiliate of Prof. Wally Jay’s Small Circle Jujitsu. For Example, Ed Melaugh’s New England Small Circle Jujitsu Academy is NOT a …

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February 7th, 2012

Setting the record straight – a word from Bernice Jay

Wally began developing Small Circle in Hawaii back in the mid 40’s. He was influenced by Ken Kawachi’s utilization of wrist action. Wally was the creator, motivator and innovator of Small Circle continuously working and reworking by day and at night in his dreams. He was one of a kind. I knew that when Wally …

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September 20th, 2011

Commonality & Uniqueness in Systems and Styles

Check out the latest article “Commonality & Uniqueness in Systems and Styles” by our Technical Advisor Master John Mellon. It is an extract from his soon to be released book entitled ‘Form and Function’, which we are all looking forward to reading. Commonality & Uniqueness in Systems and Styles by John Mellon

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June 7th, 2011

Prof. Wally Jay a Celebration of Life

Services will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, June 26, 2011. Kofman Auditorium, Alameda High School 2200 Central Ave. Alameda, California 94501 Friends, students and family are invited. Aloha attire. Mahalo

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May 29th, 2011

Professor Wally Jay dies aged 93

Our Great Grandmaster and Founder Professor Wally Jay, one of the last great martial artists, has passed on peacefully at 2:20 am California time in Redwood City Kaiser Hospital.  Prof Jay experienced a stroke on Tuesday May 24th  and on Saturday as per his previous wishes was removed from life support.  He survived another 12 …

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May 26th, 2011

Professor Wally Jay taken into hospital

It is with sadness that we must report that Professor Wally Jay has been taken into hospital having suffered a stroke on Tuesday 24th May 2011.

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December 19th, 2010

Bruce Lee’s 70th Birthday Celebration!

Bruce Lee’s 70th Birthday Celebration was an extraordinary event held on November 27th 2010 in the city of his birth, San Francisco, at the Empress of China, Grant Street in Chinatown. I was invited to attend by Bruce’s wife, Linda Lee Cadwell, and daughter, Shannon Lee, along with other friends, family, martial artists and fans …

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November 21st, 2010

Northeast Academy of Martial Arts Seminar

Wednesday 3rd November saw Northeast Academy of Martial Arts in New Jersey host a fantastic Small Circle Jujitsu seminar. The event was a great demonstration of our fundamental techniques and was enjoyed by all. Check out some of the photos below and view them all on the NEAMA website by clicking here.

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April 7th, 2010

North of Scotland SCJ Seminar with Professor Leon Jay

Sat 20th February saw the town of  Nairn, in the Scottish Highlands host a Small Circle Jujitsu seminar taken by Professor Leon Jay, Grandmaster of Small circle Jujitsu and son of the world renowned Great Grandmaster and Small Circle Jujitsu founder Wally Jay. The seminar was organised by Mr. Myles MacRae (4th degree black belt …

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January 24th, 2010

In Memory of Peter Aldridge

It is with great sadness I must inform you that Peter Aldridge, a serving British soldier, died whilst on active duty on Friday 22nd January 2010. He was just 19 years of age. Peter, son of Andy and Caroline Aldridge, was killed by an improvised explosive device whilst serving his country and was the 250th British soldier to …

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January 3rd, 2010

Message from our Founder Professor Wally Jay

Aloha, First of all Happy New Year I hope this decade will be kinder to us all. I am fortunate to have made such good friends and students over the years. Many of you have been helping Bernice and I with things that need to be done and we appreciate your generosity in the spirit …

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January 2nd, 2010

Message from the GM Prof. Leon Jay

The purpose of Professor Jay’s Small Circle Jujitsu Association is not only to perpetuate the martial arts values of respect, discipline, honor and loyalty, but also to hold true to the family’s traditional values and the principles Prof. Wally Jay taught throughout his lifetime. His art of Small Circle Jujitsu, although eclectic and continually changing, is …

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January 1st, 2010

New Membership Fee Structure

As of 2011 Small Circle Jujitsu will be implementing a new membership fee structure, all fees for the year will now be due in by the end of January. 2010 will be an exceptional year and fees will be due by the end of April. The new fee structure can be found here If you …

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December 23rd, 2009

Small Circle Concepts Programme Re-launch – Prof. Leon Jay has re-designed the SCC Programme for 2010.

Prof. Leon Jay, 2nd Generation Headmaster of Small Circle Ju-jitsu, following in the tradition of innovation begun by his father, Prof. Wally Jay, has announced a further development in the art.

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November 20th, 2009

German Small Circle Seminar was a great success

Small Circle Jujitsu has been taught in 36 countries and Germany has played host for Prof. Wally Jay several times many years ago.

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October 11th, 2009

Owen County’s Guardian Martial Arts Dojo Serves As Host Site For SCJ Summer Camp

Professor Leon Jay, Grandmaster of Small Circle Jujitsu doesn’t exactly look to be in his 50′s, and he certainly doesn’t move like he’s 50. This was evident Saturday afternoon on the dojo floor of Guardian Martial Arts on Little Flock Road in rural South Eastern Owen County.

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