Professor Joe Souza brings over 60 years of martial arts experience to this year’s Ohana.  He started his Jujitsu career with Professor John Cahill in 1957.  He studied Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Kodokan Judo, Kenpo Karate and Small Circle Jujitsu since he first met Professor Wally Jay in 1959. 

 

He has developed the Kensujitsu system which brings the full understanding of balance from Judo, high pain compliance and joint manipulation and transitional flow from Jujitsu along with the principles and concepts of American Kenpo Karate to deliver maximum power and efficient use of energy. 

 

Professor Souza is a member of Jujitsu America, past president and is current registration chairman, as well as chairman of the standards board.  Professor has a 9th Don with Jujitsu America and was given his 10th Dan in Kensujitsu.