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		2008 Martial Arts University Dates Announced - November 7 - 9, 2008

Martial Arts University 2008

The International Federation of Jujutsuans is proud to announce Martial Arts University 2008 will be held from November 7 - 9, 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Suffern, NY (subject to change). As you all know last years event was a huge success and we plan to continue to build on that success this year. Instructors scheduled to attend at this year's University include Michael DePasquale, Jr., Joe Lewis, Walt Lysak, Jr., Fred Bernier, Joe Miller, Jesus Bonilla, Michael Burton and many more. A list of Instructors and registration information will be posted shortly.

Located just 35 miles out of Manhattan the Suffren, NY Holiday Inn is the perfect location for this years event. The venue offers plenty of space for multiple seminars, an indoor pool and whirlpool and many other amenities. The location is also convenient for those participants who will be flying in to Newark, Laguardia or JFK. Check out their website for more information. For those needing accommodations contact the hotel directly at 1-845-357-4800 and mention Martial Arts University. Special MAU Room Rate is $TBD for 2008.

The International Federation Of Ju –Jutsuans
Martial Arts University 2008
In Memory of O’Sensei Michael De Pasquale Sr.

As was in tradition in times gone by….great warriors would come together at one place and pit themselves against one another.

Fighting, learning and performing feat feats of skill through their individual martial arts expertise.

This tradition lives on through the International Federation of Ju-Jitsuans annual weekend of warriors.

This year to be held on the weekend of November 7th – 9th.

Here is your opportunity to be recognized. Along with the training, there will be our world-renowned Bushido, Shogun and Samurai award banquet.

These awards are given to those warriors who are deserving of them.

The Bushido awards are given to black belts that are recommended and hold their rank in good standing.

The Samurai award is given to a veteran warrior (25 years or more) and should be recommended by his Master and/or students.

Those who receive the prestigious Shogun Award must be actively involved in the arts for 40 years or more.

Those returning award recipients will receive in each category: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum awards.

This year we are also adding an outstanding martial art achievement award for children to be given under the recommendation of their instructor.

Along with our intense defense seminars by many well renowned martial artists there will also be special seminars designed strictly for children.

Here are photos of last year’s event

DePasquale Yoshitsune Ju-Jitsu Black Belt test	Congratulations newest black belts Ron and Todd
Three new schools become DePasquale Ju-Jitsu training centers	Yoshitsune family of black belts
Yoshitsune Black Belt Fred Bernier Demonstrating Iaido Sword	Joe Lewis Commemorating the Marines with former Marines
Joe Lewis teaching his fighting method	DePasquale Ju-Jitsu Black belt club
MAU 2007 Group shot	Bushido Award receiptiants
Samarai Award receiptiants	Shogun Award receiptiants

Congratulations to all those recipients of the 2007 Shogun, Samurai and Bushido awards pictured above…

We will also recognized through nomination all fallen masters of the martial arts with the
Warrior Spirit Award

Ballroom 2008 Legion of Honor

The tradition continues with the 4th annual Legion of Honor Ceremony. For the third year Banquet and award ceremony will be held in the Grand Pavillion ballroom. Details coming soon.............

2008 Legion of Honor Nominations now being accepted!

Nominations for the 2007 Legion of Honor are now being accepted. To view the qualifications and/or nominate an individual click here and you will be directed to our nomination page.

The IFOJJ would like to always improve our annual event as much as we can and not leave our loyal members and supporters without a progressive system of acknowledgement for their dedication to the arts. Unlike a "Hall of Fame" these awards recognize a Martial Artists' dedication to the arts. We have decided to add to the Legion of Honor Awards in the spirit of the martial arts. With a true progression of titles using the well known warriors and time and place we have read about in history. After all, we are modern day warriors practicing the code of the bushido. This was always the philosophy taught by our founder O’sensei Michael De Pasquale Sr.

Award	Years Training	Additional Requirements
Bushido	8 to 14	At least 16 years old and at least two years as a Black Belt
Tanto	15 to 19	Minimum age = 20
Shoto	20 to 24	Minimum age = 25
Samurai	25 to 29	Minimum age = 30
Daito	30 to 34	Minimum age = 35
Daimyo	35 to 39	Minimum age = 40
Shogun	40 to 49	Minimum age = 50
Imperial Court	50 +	Minimum age = 60
Children's Award	n/a	For one's commitment dedication and tireless enthusiasm to their school and family. By instructor's reccommendation only
Young Warriors Spirit Award	n/a	any youngsters up to the age of 16


Legion of Honor Budo Spirit Award continues

As a special recognition to those Martial Arts Pioneers that have passed on the IFOJJ has created the Budo Spirit Award. 2006 highlights included video rare footage of Michael DePasquale, Sr. and Mark Walker, Shihan shared some priceless footage of Dr. Moses Powell. If you would like to suggest a Martial Arts Pioneer for this award please visit our Nomination page.



IFOJJ Legion of Honor 2005

shogunsmall In 2005, the IFOJJ announced it’s first inductees into their Legion of Honor. All honorees were nominated by their peers and reviewed by the IFOJJ board of directors. At the time three levels of awards were presented; Shogun (Grandmaster award), Samurai (Master Award), and Bushido (Instructor Award). Pictured to the right are the first recipients of the Shogun Award. From right to left, Jesus Bonilla, Joe Miller, Larry Garron, Michael DePasquale, Jr., Jimmy Young, Joe Bonacci, Joe Hess, Gary Alexander, and Walt Lysak, Sr. Nominations for MAU 2007 currently being accepted.


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