Kilohana Charter

The name Kilohana refers to being made of the finest material. We as founders of Kilohana promise to honor Professor Kufferath and the name Kilohana by always conducting ourselves with honor and integrity, by dedicating ourselves wholly and completely to our training, and by always striving for the perfection of character that true martial study is designed to instill in us.

Goals of the Organization

  • To perpetuate the teachings of Professor Sig Kufferath, Dai Shihan of Danzan RyuJu Jitsu and co-founder of Ken Ju Ryu Ju Jitsu and those of his teacher, Professor Henry Okazaki, founder of Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu.
  • To promote the study of the arts of Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu, Ken Ju Ryu Kenpo Ju Jitsu, and Kodenkan Judo.
  • To provide a framework for rank promotions within the aforementioned styles of martial art.
  • To provide an environment for the study of other martial disciplines, so as to provide the widest possible exposure to all aspects of martial arts for our students.
  • To establish a set of standards of technical proficiency in the physical aspects of martial techniques by which studnts are graded.
  • To establish a set of standards of moral and ethical behavior that must be adhered to as representatives of Kilohana.
  • To encourage the discovery of the spiritual aspects of martial art, but not to interfere with the personal spiritual or religious beliefs of individual students unless they run contrary to our established code of moral and ethical behavior.
  • To foster a sense of community with other martial art organizations and schools.
  • To organize seminars, demonstrations, camps, tournaments and special classes that provide avenues for practicing and promulgating our core arts.

Membership in Kilohana

  1. Membership is open without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
  2. Membership applications are subject to review by the Executive Board.
  3. All new applicants are subject to a one year probation period before full membership, and the rights inherent with membership, are conferred. During this probation period they are, however, allowed to study and practice the physical techniques of our systems of martial art.
  4. Members of Kilohana are not precluded from belonging to other martial art organizations, as long as those organizations do not violate our moral and ethical standards. Members of Kilohana are specifically encouraged to support other martial art organizations, as we believe strongly in the family of martial arts, and the concept that by helping each other, we all grow stronger together.