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Mel Canisbog
Ohana Official Instructor 
Mel Canisbog - Official Instructor Ohana 2018

Biography

I Began taking Judo 1974 Under Sensei Turbeville and Sensei o Limbago at Waianae

 

Intermediate Black Belt June 1977

Waianae High School Judo team


14 Years of Active Duty service US Air Force


While in the Service trained in Judo in Okinawa, Japan and entered many Kumite Tournaments to physically see how other Martial Artists used their techniques.

Taught overseas and in various states while stationed there.


Upon returning to Hawaii in 1992, reopened the Waianae Jujitsu Dojo with Francisco Limbago. Shortly after took over the Dojo as Chief Instructor.


Waianae Jujitsu Dojo Chief Instructor for 25 years

Served as AJI Treasurer in 1996. Received my 5th Degree and Associate Professor in the

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American Jujitsu Institute

Currently holding 9th Degree in the American Jujitsu Institute.

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