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Dr. T. R. Crimi O.M.D. Hanshi Shodai--Hikari Ryuza Ryu Jujutsu® Shihan--Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Goshin Ryu Jujutsu For 45 + years Grandmaster Crimi has been passionately immersed in martial arts, dedicating his life to embody, develop, and protect the core of true budo. He is walking martial arts history. His resolve has been such that nothing has ever stood between him and his path as a martial artist. From his perspective the martial arts are not about the pursuit of achievements, rather a path of the heart. His path began in 1959, as a boy on his way to his piano lessons in Sparks, Nevada. Intensely curious by the sounds that came from the small Dojo next door, every day he would scratch a small chip off the window that was covered with white paint to get a better peek inside. What he finally saw fascinated him: huge beings with black belts moving inside the room, performing magic as it seemed to him. One day he was so enraptured with the class in progress that he didn't notice that one of the instructors had left the mat, until he heard a voice behind him, asking: "How can I help you?" He turned and found himself facing a black obi. The gentleman then invited the young boy inside to watch. From this moment on Dr.Crimi's love affair with the martial arts was ignited, and it has never wavered since. His studies during the four following years, from 1959 to 1963, brought him to the rank of yonkyu (green belt.) In 1963 Dr. Crimi's family moved to Grass Valley, Ca. where he found a new Dojo in Sacramento, Ca. whereby karate was taught. Dr. Crimi hitchhiked twice a week to and from his classes. He moved to Sacramento, and received a Dojo Shodan in Kempo Karate in 1969. At this point in his martial arts studies Dr. Crimi knew he needed to move on. During a talk, both he and his instructor came to a conclusion. He needed to go in search of that "wise old sage on the mountain top:" a true master who would pose the ultimate challenge, an embodiment of the essence of martial arts. The following two years (1970-1972) took Dr. Crimi through a multitude of martial arts, including Hwarang Do, Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, Aikido, yet his quest was still unfulfilled. His
interest was peaked by an article pertaining to the "elite" of the martial
arts world. This was in reference to Ju-Jutsu. He then found a seminar being taught
in Reno, Nevada, by Professor Merlin "Bud" Estes, and attended. In Professor
Estes, Dr. Crimi found his true master. As part of the ten years of training with
his Master, Dr. Crimi studied Danzan Ryu JuJitsu at the S.J.J.C., earning his
Shodan in 1974, and his Nidan in 1977. With permission and sponsorship from Professor
Estes, he opened his own Dojo in Grass Valley, Ca. where Dr. Crimi founded Hikari
Ryuza Ryu Do Kan ® , and Hikari Ryuza Ryu Jujutsu ® . Dr. Crimi was a
private student of Professor Estes' for the last four years of Professor's life,
traveling at least twice a week from Grass Valley to Chico, Ca. until Professor
Estes' death in 1981. One-year prior to his teacher's passing, while receiving
his Sandan, he was imparted these words: "Welcome aboard. How does it feel
to be a servant to mankind for the rest of your life?" It is this devotion
to serve with compassion, integrity and honor that has been Dr. Crimi's motivation
throughout his life of martial arts. Dr.Crimi continues to teach Danzan Ryu Jujitsu,
and Hikari Ryuza Ryu Jujutsu ®, broadening and deepening its range, with utmost
dedication to cherish what was passed on to him. Grandmaster Crimi has been teaching Hikari Ryuza Ryu Ju-Jutsu® for the last 31 years. Since the opening of his Dojo, Grandmaster Crimi has been responsible for 33 students attaining the rank of black belt (Shodan) and higher. The Grandmaster is currently Shodai of Hikari Ryuza Ryu Jujutsu ®, and Shihan of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. In addition to Hikari Ryuza Ryu Jujutsu®, Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Kenpo, Iai-Jutsu, Ha-e-Ha, Tsue Waza, Tai Ji, Pa-kua, Silum, Amma, Katsu Ho, and Seifukujutsu are taught. Hikari Ryuza Ryu Do Kan ® offers specialty classes such as law enforcement training, women's self defense, children's classes and private instruction. Recently Grandmaster Crimi's system and school have been receiving more publicity nationally and internationally and therefore the Grandmaster has had his system trademarked in an effort to protect its integrity. He has followed his path as a martial artist with an exceptional commitment to live the art. Nothing is more important to Grandmaster Crimi than his students. He teaches classes seven days a week, leading his students every day on and off the mat by his own example, reminding them of the proud ancestry of martial arts. For life is short, art is eternal! Hall of Fame and Honors: In
1999: for his exceptional commitment, dedication, and years of service to the community and law enforcement. Click to view Plaques. From
2000-2003 Grandmaster Crimi was inducted into: On
21, February, 2004 he was inducted into: On 04, February, 2005 Grandmaster Crimi was presented with a Meritorious Service Medal from Law Enforcement Photos for 30 years of service and dedication to Law Enforcement and the community! Current Martial Arts Ranks: The
rank of Judan The
rank of Kudan Education (Academia) Dr. Crimi holds a Ph.D. in Medical Science, an O.M.D. Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and is board certified through the United States Integrative Medical Association, the American Alternative Medical Association, the American Naturopathic Medical Association, and the International Alternative Medical Association. The Open International University for Alternative Medicines has been established by Charter of the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines which is incorporated under the Act XXVI of 1961 (Regd. No. S/68765 of 1991-1992) of govt. of W.B. Based on the XXI of 1860 Govt. of India and Science & Literary Institutions Act of 1854. This Act is applicable to the advancement and promotion of alternative medical sciences in several states in India. The Indian
Board of Alternative Medicines under whose auspices The Open International University
for Alternative Medicines has been formed is the only organization to have received
direct recognition from the United Nations University for Peace (an international
intergovernmental university established under UN Resolution No. 35/55/5/XII/80
and duly recognized by the Govt. of India as signatory to the international agreement
for the establishment of the University for Peace and Charter of the University
of Peace, UN. The Open International University for Alternative Medicines is a
member of the World Association of Universities and Colleges. Law Enforcement: (Defensive Tactics) (Weaponless Defense) The
Grandmaster has taught defensive tactics to law enforcement for over 36 years,
his defensive tactics course is certified through the Commission
on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) California Department of Justice,
his curriculum includes special courses of tactical training, such as
Hikari Ryuza Ryu ATGrD® (Advanced Tactical Ground
Defense), Hikari Ryuza Ryu PCT® (Pain Compliance Techniques), and Ha-e-Ha
(knife to knife). He also holds instructor-trainer certifications in Monadnock
Defensive Tactics System
( MDTS), Monadnock
(PR-24), Monadnock (MEB) through
the Monadnock police training council. This
year he completed the certification for Senior Instructor
in the DEFTAC® Active Counter-Measures Tactics (ACT) and Physical
Methods of Arrest (PMA) systems through Law Enforcement Training Consultants,
LLC. He
also has extensive experience in the field of security, lending his skill and
knowledge to several venues including back stage security for such shows as the
Eddie Rabbit tour, Dizzy Gillespie & Dave Brubeck jazz tour, Kenny Rodgers
in concert, Hank Williams Jr., Diana Ross, just to name a few. He has been enlisted
through the California Judicial System to work in the capacity of a personal bodyguard
in certain child custody cases. Professional Grandmaster Crimi is the president of The American Teachers Association of Martial Arts (A.T.A.M.A.). He is also honored to be an Associate Member of: The Northwest Budo Academy International He serves as Senior Advisor for the Hawaii Martial Arts International Society (HMAIS), he is the California state representative for the World Combat Arts Federation, on the board of Professors and the national exam board. He is also on the board of advisors for USADOJO.COM as advisor for Jujutsu and The Healing Arts. ©2002-2008
Dr. Crimi O.M.D
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