Traditional Jujutsu
Our Jujutsu classes instruct the strategic form of Miyama Ryu Combat Jujutsu, an incredibly effective self-defense style focused on leverage and strategy.
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Instructors
Diane Wallander
Diane Wallander has walked the martial arts path for 40+ years, instructing thousands of people to defend themselves.
She is a Shihan, or Master Teacher, with an 8th-degree Black Belt in Miyama Ryu Combat Ju Jutsu.
Driven by a passion to inspire her students, Shihan Diane’s approach to teaching jujutsu aims to deliver sharp, reality-based self-defense skills, and to equip students with powerful and practical self-defense strategies.
Our History
We are committed to preserving the core principles of traditional Jujutsu, honoring the spirit of the ancient Japanese Dojo. The rigorous training program at the Chicago Minami Dojo inspires students to develop body, mind and spirit in their personal journey of empowerment.
