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A.T.A.M.A. 2000'S NATIONAL
CONVENTION
and TRAINING CONFERENCE INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES!
Professor John F.
Chatwood
7th Dan Shinto Yoshin Ryu
Professor John F.
Chatwood 7th Dan Shinto Yoshin Ryu Jujitsu, started his
martial arts career after graduating from Bradley University in Peoria,
IL. He was twenty-three years
old when he began to train with a former neighbor.
Only later did he realize that his instructor, Mr. Douglas Grose,
was actually the Grand Master of Shinto Yoshin Ryu Jui-Jitsu, a Japanese
style of Jui-Jitsu known for it’s blocking and striking.
Sensei Chatwood continued
to study under Master Grose and Sensei Vera Harrison, learning both Shinto
Yoshin Ryu Jui-Jitsu and Shuri-Ryu Karate.
At that time, his life consisted of training and work.
His hard work and dedication continued until 1984, which was a
magical year. He was
promoted to the rank of Shodan, 1st Degree Black Belt in
Jui-Jitsu and Karate. During
that time he also trained with Mr. Kelley O’Keefe in Tae-Kwon-Do.
He was promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt late in 1984.
Mr. Chatwood continued to assist his Sensei giving seminars and
training. During that period
he was active and competed in numerous tournaments in kumite, kata, and
weapons.
In 1988 he relocated to
Carson City, Nevada and met Sensei Clyde Zimmerman.
He helped start Shoshin Ryu of Nevada.
This was a Jujitsu club at Garden America, a division of Black
& Decker. In 1990 Sensei
Chatwood was promoted to the rank of Shodan, 1st degree Black
Belt in Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu. When
the company closed he helped establish Shoshin Ryu of Nevada as a
commercial dojo. He also
coached successful AAU medal winning teams that competed in Jujitsu kata.
Professor Chatwood also successful competed in the AAU competition.
During this period he stayed active with Master Grose making numerous
trips back to visit his Sensei. Master
Grose encouraged him and guided him on his martial arts path.
Professor Chatwood gave and attended numerous seminars and clinics
during this time continuing to learn his base art.
In 1995 Professor
Chatwood established Sierra Jujitsu & Karate, a dojo that provides
instruction for both juniors and adults.
By doing this, a circle was completed.
Shinto Yoshin Ryu was introduced to Master Grose in Southern Nevada
from Master Uki Takeski. This
is when Master Grose was training in the Army Air Corps during WWII to be
a tail gunner on B-17’s. In 2000, Master Grose awarded Professor
Chatwood a Menkyo. This is a
teaching certificate that formally authorizes a student to teach and
advance the system. He has
also been fortune enough to study with Professors Terry Wilson, Professor
Bruce Bethers, and fondly Professor Ed Burgess.
Certifications: Instructors Certificate –
All Japanese Shinto Yoshin Jui-Jitsu Association; Certified Judge Jujitsu
– Shoshin Ryu Yudanshakia; Certified Judge Karate – American Jujitsu
Institute; Certified Senior Instructor Examiner
- US Ju-Jitsu Martial Art Rank
Shichdan (7th Degree Black Belt), Shinto Yoshin Ryu
Jui-Jitsu; Godan, Shuri-Ryu Karate; Sandan, Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu; Nidan,
Tae-Kwon-Do. He can be contacted at the following address':
Sierra Jujitsu & Karate
291 Rhodes #D3
Carson City, NV 89703
775.882.8821
shintomansjk@msn.com
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