Professor George Kirby - 10th Dan
Career Highlights
10th Dan - Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai
Prof. George Kirby, Judan, age
63, has been teaching Ju-Jitsu since 1967. He taught at the Burbank YMCA from 1968-75
and the Burbank Parks Dept. from 1974-96. He is teaching Budoshin Ju-Jitsu classes
through the Santa Clarita Parks & Recreation Dept., Santa Clarita, CA, about
35 miles north of Los Angeles. He was awarded his Kudan & Shihan grade in 1998.
Prof. Kirby is also chairman, board of directors for both the Budoshin
Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai and the American Ju-Jitsu Association.
In addition he is the U.S. representative for the European Ju-Jitsu Union and the
U.S. Vice-President of the IJJF. In addition, Prof. Kirby is also a Defensive Tactics
Consultant for the Los Angeles Police Dept.
Prof. Kirby has also been a public
school teacher for over 30 years. He has a MA degree in Social Science, Standard
Secondary Teaching Credential and Administrative Services Credential from the state
of California. He has been the chairman of the Social Science Dept., U.S. Grant High
School, Van Nuys, since 1994, where he teaches Advanced Placement U.S. Government
and Honors Economics.
Additionally, Prof. Kirby has put out some excellent books and videos on the topic of Jujitsu which can be obtained through his website.
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