Second Annual American Combat Jujitsu Two Day Convention

Featuring Professor Tony “the Bear” Maynard and various Guest Instructors, including Sensei Lonnie Calhoun, in Grappling, Weapons, and Defensive Tactics. A former Marine, Professor Maynard holds a 10th Dan American Combat Jujitsu, 9th Dan Jujitsu (AJA), 9th Dan Jujitsu (JA), and has been inducted into Jujitsu America's Hall of Fame, the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Instructor of the Year from both Jujitsu America (JA) and American Jujitsu America (AJA). 

Dates and Times:Saturday, April 18th, 2015 - 09:00 am  to 6:00 pm Sunday, April 19th, 2015- 09:00am to 12:00 pm

Where: Pro Health Fitness280 N Pointe Blvd., Mount Airy, North Carolina(336) 783-0399  http://www.prohealthcenter.com/Lodgings: Hampton Inn, 2029 Rockford St, Mt. Airy, NC 27030(800) 565-5249

Seminar Fee  $50 Saturday and $35 Sunday *cash only
Discounts for Active Duty Public Safety Employees/Military

November 16th-17th, 2014, Sensei Lonnie Calhoun has acquired a Teaching Certification in Tai Chi for Arthritis.The certification was acquired in November from Meghan Bryant, a master trainer for the Tai Chi for Health Institute and a  longtime instructor for Paul Lam, a Tai Chi master and medical doctor.The senior instructor of the Jigoku Dojo, Calhoun is now teaching a Tai Chi for Arthritis course at the Farmville YMCA. The class meets on Tuesdays at 10;00 am and Wednesdays at 8:00 am. In addition, Sensei Calhoun teaches at the CENTRA, PACE Health Center on Thursdays at 10:30 am.

Supporters point to studies that say Tai Chi for Arthritis relieves pain, improves balance and is safe, and is supported by Arthritis Foundations worldwide.

Teaching Tai Chi for health is one of the most fulfilling experience(s).”Enthusiast point to a myriad and variety of maladies that they say the exercises can help with, while also improving quality of life. Tai Chi for Diabetes helps control Type II diabetes by enhancing relaxation and reducing the illnesses complications; Tai Chi for Osteoporosis slows down bone loss and improves balance; Tai Chi 4 Kidz develops children's concentration and coordination; Tai Chi at Work manages work stress and turns it into a source of strength; Tai Chi for Falls Prevention improves balance and health; and Tai Chi for Back Pain enhances core muscles to reduce pain and prevent recurrences. Supporters note this method is also suitable for people who are wheelchair bounded or with a variety of chronic conditions.

Sensei Calhoun recieving his Teaching Certificate from Meghan Bryant, a master trainer for the Tai Chi for Health Institute .

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Sensei Calhoun completed Tai Chi Fundamentals (TCF) Professional Training Seminar, Level 3, June 14-15th, Taos, New Mexico

Sensei Calhoun completed Tai Chi Fundamentals (TCF) Professional Training Seminar, Level 1&2, 09/27-28/2013, Hammer Rehab & Fitness, Ltd. W231 S7680 Big Bend Dr. Big Bend, WI

Sensei Calhoun has completed a two weekend (35 hours) of instruction, Okugi 2013 in Danzanryu Jujitsu in Santa Clara, California. The Okugi is offered every ten years to a select group of Danzanryu instructors that must apply for admittance.  Professor Tony Janovich, 10th Degree Black Belt, under professor Sig Kufferath was the lead instructor for event.

The workshop provided the instructors an opportunity to review all of the Danzanryu Boards/Curriculum and exchanges ideas and teaching pedagogy. " What an experience!)

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January 25th-27th, 2013 and March 1st-3rd, 2013

Sensei Lonnie Calhoun taught (Knife Defenses) at the Jujitsu America 2012 Annual Convention & JA/USJA Sport Jujitsu, Jujitsu Kata, & Freestyle Self-Defense US National Championship Tournament September 28-30, 2012

June 15th -17th 2012 Professor Jay’s Small Circle Jujitsu™ hosted a 3 day 95th Birthday Remembrance Convention at the Marriott Rancho Cordova Hotel in Sacramento California

The Jigoku Dojo, Sensei Lonnie Calhoun was honored to be invited to teach at the remembrance program and meet old and new friends.  There were numerous instructors from around the world and the United States, who attended and taught at the celebration, including Professor Willy Cahill, Grand Master Seng Chee Chan, Professor Dave Castoldi, Professor Tony Maynard, Grand Master Will Higginbotham, Master Denise Gonzales, and Grand Master Leon Jay. Photo below taken in Sacramento, California (Mrs. Bernice Jay (Momma Jay) and Sensei Lonnie Calhoun 

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April 20th & 23rd, and May 18th, 2012:

Sensei Lonnie Calhoun provided an eight hour Basic Defensive Tactics course and a four hour recertification course for the Immigration Center Of America (ICA).  ICA houses non-violent illegal aliens awaiting deportation outside of the United States.  

The training was a component of the orientation and training for newly hired correctional officers.  The next scheduled training is a mandatory in-service schedule for June of 2012.  One critical area of attention was given to, how to defend against shanks, blades and point weapons.  Professors Tony Maynard (American Combat Jujitsu) and Dave Castoldi (Castoldi's Street Smart Self Defense) have equipped Sensei Calhoun with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to defend against these types of attacks.

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Tai Chi Fundamentals Class, Big Ben, WI

Sensei Lonnie and Professor Okomot0, Senior Student of Professor Wally Jay at the Okugi Seminar.

Sensei Calhoun with his long time student, Sensei Jason Harris of the Jigoku Dojo Lansing, Michigan

Jigoku Dojo (Sensei Calhoun and Dale Pruitt) visits Professor Maynard's Dojo

Post event photograph with Prof. Maynard, Sensei Calhoun, Sensei A.J. Farmer, Sensei James Pikula, and Mat Cheatham

March 31, 2012 Seminar with Professor Tony Maynard: The Professor uses the an eye-poke to soften up Uki (Officer Jay of the Farmville Police Department) before leveraging the arm.

Professor Maynard applying a secure wrist lock to Bruce Bellenir.