John F. Chatwood
Founding Board Member

Hanshi John F. Chatwood
President, A.J.K.A.I.
Kudan 9th Dan
USJJF Board Member & Neveda Regional Representative

Hanshi John F. Chatwood has been active in the martial arts for over thirty years starting his martial arts career in Peoria, Illinois. He began his training under Master Douglas Grose in Shinto Yoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, Shorei Ryu Karate and Shuri Ryu Karate. He has also studied Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and Judo.

In 1988 he relocated to Carson City, Nevada and became active in Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu. He successfully coached AAU medal winning teams that competed in Jujitsu kata.

Hanshi Chatwood established Sierra Jujitsu & Karate in 1995. Founded WIDS (Women's Individual Defense Systems) in 1996. This program specializes in the unique and easily useable defense tactics available for women who are not involved in the martial arts. This seminar is a widely sought after and informative defense program for women.

In 2003, Grand Master Douglas Grose awarded him the Hanshi Menkyo Certificate.

Hanshi Chatwood has also been very active in Shin-Mei Shorin Ryu Karate under the instruction of Soke Dai Matt Molineux and Soke Mike Hancock. He is also a member of the International Okinawan Budo-Kai Association.

In October of 2004 Master Grose gave Hanshi Chatwood a Menkyo Kaiden to be presented to him upon Master Grose's death. He was hand picked by Master Grose to take over the leadership of the A.J.K.A.I.

Hanshi Chatwood has competed in and won numerous tournaments in both Karate and Jiu-Jitsu.

Offices:

Hanshi Chatwood is the President of the A.J.K.A.I.
Treasurer & Board Member: United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
Board of Directors: United States Martial Arts Federation (USMAF)
International Advisor: Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF)
Certifications:

Menkyo Kaiden - Shinto Yoshin Ryu Master Douglas L. Grose / Judan American Jiu-Jitsu and Karate Association International

Hanshi Menkyo Certificate – American Jiu-Jitsu and Karate Association International
Shihan Menkyo Certificate – American Jiu-Jitsu and Karate Association International
Certified Judge Jujitsu – Shoshin Ryu Yudanshakia
Certified Judge Karate – American Jujitsu Institute
Certified Senior Instructor / Examiner - US Ju-Jitsu Federation

Martial Arts Ranks:

Jiu-Jitsu
ShintoYoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu - American Jiu-Jitsu Karate Association International
Shin-Mei Ju-Jutsu – International Okinawan Budo-Kai
US Ju-Jitsu – United States Ju-Jitsu Federation
Shihan Ryu Institute
Danzan Ryu Jujitsu

Karate
Shorin Ryu - American Jiu-Jitsu Karate Association International

Shuri Ryu - American Jiu-Jitsu Karate Association International

Shin-Mei Shorin Ryu - International Okinawan Budo-Kai

Judo
USA Traditional Kodokan Judo, USJJF

Tae-Kwon-Do
United States Tae-Kwon Do Association & United States Martial Arts Federation

Hanshi Chatwood can be contacted at:

Sierra Jujitsu & Karate
3170 Research Way, #82
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: (775) 882-8821