About Nikko Dojo
Nikko Dojo
In November of 1990, Sensei Westfall relocated from the California Bay Area back to his hometown of Olympia, WA. Fulfilling a commitment to his instructors, he established Nikko Dojo, dedicated to passing on the teachings of Danzan Ryu as it was taught to him by Profs. Kufferath and Janovich.
The name Nikko Dojo is significant in that this was the name of Prof. Kufferath’s school in Hawaii, and it was at the professor’s request that Sensei Westfall use this name for his school.
Our Lineage
Professor Okazaki
Professor Kufferath
Professor Kufferath
Danzan Ryu Jujutsu was founded by Prof. Henry Seishiro Okazaki in Hawaii around 1922.
Professor Kufferath
Professor Kufferath
Professor Kufferath
Prof. Sig Kufferath began his study of Jujutsu under Prof. Okazaki in 1937. He earned his black belt in 1941 and become an instructor in 1942.
Professor Janovich
Professor Kufferath
Professor Janovich
Prof. Tony Janovich began his Jujutsu study under Prof. Kufferath at the age of 12. Previously he had studied under his father, who had taught hand to hand combat in the Marine Corps.
