Hanshi Anderson instructs the class

Next came Soke Harris Warren of Nisei Bujutsu, who presented a class in elements of his system as well as Hakko-Ryu Ju-Jutsu. 

Soke Warren showing traditional Ju-Jitsu techniques

Shihan Skip Koepke and Shihan Mark Barlow later gave a class on Ne-Waza and other grappling techniques. Instruction included the proper footwork to enter into Ne-Waza and methods to more securely hold your opponent.

Shihan Keopke showing various holding techniques

More of Shihan Keopke

The training day ended with Shihan Michael Dunphy who taught a class on the JJIF Duo System of competition. Shihan Dunphy was a member of the 1993 US Men's Team and competed at the JJIF World Championship in Copenhagen, Denmark. The presentation focused on realism and presentation.

Later that night, a full delegation of instructors and participants had a "night out" in downtown Reno.

The third day began with a presentation of the US Ju-Jitsu Rank Requirements by Shihan Bethers and Renshi Carver. Instruction was focused primarily on standing Kansetsu Waza. 

Shihan Bethers briefing participants on the US Ju-Jitsu Rank Requirements

Another view of Shihan Bethers and the participants

Renshi Carver teaching Ude Osae

Renshi Carver demonstrating Wake Gatame

In the afternoon, participants were treated to a class by Sensei Oren Gorgov, President of the Israel Full Contact Ju-Jitsu Association. Sensei Gorgov taught advanced joint locking combinations and finishing techniques.

Sensei Gorgov demonstrating the first stage in a holding technique

Sensei Gorgov showing the next stage in the same technique

Following his class, Sensei Gorgov and Sensei Aziz presented gifts to each of the USJJF Officers on behalf of the Israel Full-Contact Ju-Jitsu Association.

(L to R) Sensei Aaron Aziz, Shihan Bethers, Sensei Gorgov, Hanshi Anderson, 
Renshi Carver, Sensei Chatwood and Sensei Butler.

Soke Harris Warren was up again and taught the participants another hour of traditional Ju-Jitsu.

Kobudo Expert, Shihan James Caldwell taught a class on the Nunchaku presenting a history of the weapon, it's nomenclature, and striking and grappling techniques. 

Concluding the day of instruction was Shihan John Linebarger who taught a class on Kumite and striking techniques for self-defense.

Prior to the training day beginning, Shihan Bethers and the Executive Committee met and voted to approve the new USMAF/USJJF Insurance Program. Details will be announced in the next few weeks.

The final day of the Winter Camp started with Shihan David Dye who presented a class in Police Self-Defense Training (Aikido Taiho Jutsu). Shihan Dye is a retire police officer and licensed Police Self-Defense Instructor in the State of California.

Shihan Dye instructs on the fine points of Kote Gaeshi

Shihan Dye after just executing a throw

Following Shihan Dye's class, Shihan Bethers presented several awards to participants to include: Hanshi George Anderson, Founding Life Member Certificate; Shihan David Dye, Life Member Certificate; Sensei Ben DeLeon, promoted to Rokudan; Shihan James Caldwell, Master Instructor/Examiner Certificate; Sensei Henrick Hansson, promoted to Yondan; Renshi Glen Landolt, Charter Life Member Certificate; and Renshi Robert Carver, Founding Life Member and Senior Instructor/Examiner Certificate. 

Shihan Dye receiving his Life Member Certificate

Sensei Ben DeLeon receives his promotion to Rokudan

Following the presentation of Awards, Shihan John Linebarger, Sensei Peter Rosendahl, and Sensei Hanrik Hansson taught a class in JJIF Kumite and competition skills training.

Sensei Rosendahl demonstrating a takedown technique

Sensei Rosendahl and Sensei Hansson present Shihan Bethers with a plaque.