Located just 35 miles out of Manhattan the Suffern, 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. The International Federation Of Ju –Jutsuans
Martial Arts University
In Memory of O’Sensei Michael De Pasquale Sr.
 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 recipients |
 Samarai Award recipients |
 Shogun Award recipients |
Congratulations to all those recipients of past Shogun, Samurai and Bushido awards pictured above…
We also recognize the contributions of fallen masters of the martial arts through the
Budo Spirit Award
Martial Arts University Weekend of Warriors 2008
The International Federation of Jujutsuans
MARTIAL ART UNIVERSITY 2008 WEEKEND OF WARRIORS
A GREAT SUCCESS!!!!
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The training, the demos, the banquet, the new awards ceremony, and Mrs. De Pasquales' 80th Birthday celebration was the best IFOJJ Martial Arts University yet. People from all over, Canada, Puerto Rico ,California, Maine, New Hampshire ,Massachusetts, Florida, New York, Connecticut, Ohio, Iowa and from all over the globe, gathered together to take part in this annual event to pay tribute to a man who was a pioneer in the Martial Arts, and the founder of the IFOJJ. Joe Lewis said, "He was Loved by All", at his tribute at the time of his death in 2006. If there were ever a saint in the martial arts community it would be Michael De Pasquale Sr. Not because of his Martial Art leadership and pioneering, but because of his honesty, integrity, loyalty, and thoughtfulness to others. This truly was the best year yet. I would like to thank those people directly for making this event possible this year, Joe Diaco, Roger Roy, Larry Houck, Jackie Pence, Michelle Albergo, Darlene Robson and Ross Greenberg for his great work on the certificate designs. There are a lot of people that make this event run more smoothly, The IFOJJ headquarters wish to thank all of them. A lot of martial artist at this event also chipped in to buy Mrs. De Pasquale a beautiful Japanese statue, which Soke Joe Miller presented after a the happy birthday sing along and a presentation of her birthday cake. Happy Birthday to Mrs. D. The instruction was on time in order and fantastic, from Joe Lewis to Joe Miller, Jesus Bonilla, Walt Lysack, Rick Fike, Steve Gamma, Nancy Pester, Paka Khan, Marvin Carmona, Greg Ferry, Brent Crisi, Jimmy Steger, Fred Bernier, Henry Kennedy, Rob Mc Kwen, John De Blassio, Michael De Pasquale, Jr. and many others. Also for the demo from the kids at the beginning of the banquet which was put together by Marvin and Kelly Carmona was a great showcase of talent from the kids. This was followed by a tribute to our founder the late O' Sensei Michael De Pasquale Sr. There was also a special Budo Spirit Award tribute to the late great martial artist and friend to all of us, Kris Rosenthal, who passed away last year on the mat, doing what he loved the most, teaching. Mrs. Rosenthal and her family receive his posthumous award. God bless you Kris! At this event Anthony Notaro and Dr. Phil De Fina were promoted to Godan Shihan and Robert Sissleman to Godan from the IFOJJ and the YOSHITSUNE Dojo. Congratulations! To end the weekend there was a great demonstration of skill on Sunday as four individuals tested in the De Pasquale's YOSHITSUNE Combat and Traditional System, IFOJJ'S Jesus Bonilla who also at this event, received his Menkyo Kaidan from Soke Michael De Pasquale, Jr.
Soke Joe Miller had his students from Purto Rico demonstrate their traditional ju-jitsu with perfection, and martial artist Shihan Marvin Carmona Demonstrated in great form the YOSHITSUNE Combat Ju-Jitsu Sandan technique with effortless skill. Congratulations to all for an entertaining, educational, and fun filled weekend of instruction.
Sincerely,
Soke Michael DePasquale Jr.
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2009 Legion of Honor
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. 