Palmetto Jujitsu Academy

Palmetto Jujitsu Academy is a martial arts school in Lexington, SC, located at 372 Riverchase Way. It teaches Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Judo and Japanese Jujitsu, with a curriculum based on the teachings of Master H. S. Okazaki. The school is a member of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation, USA Judo, and the American Traditional Jujutsu Association. It holds a rating of 5.00 based on 10 reviews. Head instructor Professor Tom Ryan is a 9th Dan who holds the title of Professor with the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation. He began his martial arts studies in the 1960s with American wrestling and boxing, later training in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kodokan Judo while in the United States Army. He discovered Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu in 1982 and received his Shodan in 1988. His training includes Escrima, Wing Chun, Judo, Aikido, boxing, wrestling, Karate, Lua, Filipino knife, and Kun Tao Silat de Thouars. Renshi Patrick is a 6th Dan instructor at the academy. The school was officially opened on January 12, 1995. The name Palmetto Jujitsu Academy & Healing Arts Center reflects the resilience of the palmetto tree, which absorbed cannon fire during the 1776 battle at Charleston Harbor, as well as the tradition of restorative therapy. Professor Ryan trained with several sensei, including James Heidenger, Dave Gordon, Robert Hudson, and Professor Ramon “Lono” Ancho Jr. The dojo emphasizes character perfection, self-defense, and the energetic aspects of technique. The academy maintains a solid reputation among the customers it has served. Palmetto Jujitsu Academy brings decades of Danzan Ryu tradition to Lexington, SC, combining martial discipline with restorative healing arts.

The academy sits on Riverchase Way, about 0.6 miles from the Woodland Hills neighborhood and the Saluda River.

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Services:

• Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Classes
• Dojo Training Sessions
• Healing Arts Workshops
• Judo Classes