"Nothing under the sun is greater than education. By educating one person and sending him into the society of his generation, we make a contribution extending a hundred generations to come."

 

-- Dr. Jigoro Kano

Judo Founder

Ju-Jitsu Philosophy:

 

Seiryoku Zenyo

 

"Concentrated Effort,

Maximum Efficiency"

Sensei Travis Boggs Coaching TEAM USA - JJIF World Championships - Paris, France

Kenukan Academy is the Midwest Office for the Bushidokan Yudanshakai, founded by martial arts legend, Sensei Jim Harrison.  Sensei Harrison was known as one of the toughest and most dangerous fighters in the United States during 60’s and 70’s.  In 1954, Sensei Harrison began studying Judo & Ju-Jitsu under Bob Kurth, a WW2 combat veteran.  In 1962, Harrison earned his Black Belt in Judo and was issued a diploma from the Kodokan Judo Institute through the Chicago Yudanshakai.  Later on, he continued his study of grappling under Bob Whelan (Judo & Catch Wrestling), Jim Shannon (Judo & Self-Defense), Dr. Sung Jae Park (Korean Yudo/Judo), & the Behring Family (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu).  Besides being a 3-Time Regional AAU Judo Champion, Sensei Harrison helped teach and produce many great Grappling Champions, including Jim Lindell (Former Defensive Tactics Instructor, KCMO Police Department), Col. Ike Slaughter (US Army, Retired - SFOD-D / Delta Force), Harry Parker (7-Time Regional Judo Champion, 3-Time AAU Judo Outstanding Player of the Year, AAU Missouri Valley Athlete of the Year), Shawn Harrison (US Judo Association National Young Men's & Senior Champion, Canadian-American Judo Tournament Champion, Selected for 1979 Olympic Judo Training Camp), and Josh Barnett (UFC Heavyweight Champion, King of Pancrase, PRIDE Fighting Champion, Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Runner-up, IBJJF No-Gi Championship Gold Medalist, & Metamoris Heavyweight Champion).

 

Sensei Travis Boggs is a Black Belt under Jim Harrison in Bushidokan Judo-Jujitsu (Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, & Catch Wrestling Blend) and is a 3-time International Ju-Jitsu Coach.  Sensei Boggs' Dojo, Kenukan Academy, is a member of the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF), USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ), and the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF).  Students who train at Kenukan Academy learn overall grappling ability - including throws, take-downs, transitions, pins, escapes, joint locks, chokes, and leg locks.  Besides practical and effective self-defense application, Kenukan Academy students compete in various grappling tournaments (both gi and no-gi) - including Submission Grappling Challenges, Fuji BJJ Tournaments, NAGA, Revgear, Grappling Industries, Sunflower State Games, JJIF, and many others!

 

For those interested in developing Grappling Skill for both Adults & Kids, please fill out our Online Application Form located at www.kenukaninfo.com

More Information on the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF)

 

The JJIF is the only Ju-Jitsu organization recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and the International World Games Association (IWGA).  The JJIF provides the opportunity for elite athletes to compete in the World Games, which are organized and governed by the IWGA under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).  Including the United States of America, the JJIF has 106 member countries spanning 4 continents.

 

The JJIF offers three forms of Ju-Jitsu competition: the Fighting System (German), Ne-Waza (Brazilian) and the Duo Self-Defense System (Dutch).

 

The Ju-Jitsu Fighting is a one-on-one competition divided into three parts.  For part one, the competitor attempts to score with various strikes, punches, and kicks.  Part two begins after one competitor grabs the other and from there they battle for a take-down to the ground.  Part three involves pinning, choking, & joint locks.  The winner is the competitor that accumulated the most points throughout the match.  However, an automatic victory may happen if the competitor received “Ippon” (clean action / full points) in each part.

 

The Ne-Waza (Brazilian) fight starts in a standing position and the competitors try to gain points by utilizing throws, take-downs, pins, sweeps, and submissions (joint locks and chokes). The fight can ultimately be won by a submission. If a submission does not happen, the fight is won by the competitor that has accumulated the most points throughout the match.

 

The Duo Self-Defense System is a discipline where teams of two Ju-Jitsu athletes compete against each other. The teams demonstrate possible self-defense maneuvers against a variety of attacks. The attacks include strangulations, striking attacks, embraces, chokeholds, and weapons.

PAST INTERNATIONAL JU-JITSU TOURNAMENTS

Sensei Travis Boggs - TEAM USA Coach - 2018 JJIF World Championships - Malmö, Sweden

Sensei Travis Boggs, Owner / Chief Instructor of Kenukan Academy (serving the Kansas City area since 1968 - Johnson County's oldest martial arts academy), was selected as a TEAM USA Coach for the 2018 International Ju-Jitsu Federation (JJIF) World Championship held in Malmö, Sweden. This particular team & tournament was historical, as it represented the first time Para Ju-Jitsu Athletes competed at a JJIF World Championship. Below are some of the photos from that event:

Sensei Travis Boggs - TEAM USA Coach - 2016 JJIF World Championships - Wroclaw, Poland

Sensei Travis Boggs, Owner / Chief Instructor of Kenukan Academy (serving the Kansas City area since 1968 - Johnson County's oldest martial arts academy), was selected as a TEAM USA Coach for the 2016 International Ju-Jitsu Federation (JJIF) World Championship held in Wroclaw, Poland. Below are some of the photos from that event:

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