At the Westside Dojo, we study the Martial Art of Danzan Ryu JuJitsu, meaning Hawaiian Style JuJitsu. The art of Danzan Ryu uses leverage, positioning, and motion to counter the strength and aggression of an attacker. Danzan Ryu includes throws, joint locks, grappling (both standing and on the ground), balance manipulation, and energy re-direction as well as strikes to disorient and subdue an opponent.

We teach these skills, and as you acquire this martial art you will also learn movement, balance, coordination, focus, confidence, tenacity, discipline, and perseverence.

The ultimate goal of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu is the perfection of character via the refinement of physical skills as practiced for decades. One cannot exist without the other. The Danzan system places great importance on mental attitude and strives to develop qualities such as respect, loyalty, and humility. Students must continually strive to perfect themselves and train both mind and body to act as one. As a basis for further instruction of these arts, students must always show their instructors and fellow classmates that they are worthy to receive the knowledge. The physical and moral expectations of the Jujitsu program at the Westside Dojo are of the highest standards. All students are expected to incorporate these standards into their own personal philosophy.