Bio James

James Anthony Salter, Kancho

Kancho SalterDate of Birth: 18^th August 1955
Current Dojo: New Plymouth
Year Started Martial Arts: 1967
Year Started SKJJ: 8^th November 1992 (Founder and Chief Instructor)
Current Grade SKJJ: 6^th Dan, (Authenticated by Professor, Grand Master Steve Heremaia 10th Dan).
Other Grades: 4^th Dan Fuji Ryu Goshin Do Jiu Jitsu
Other Martial Arts Experience: Karate, Judo, Aikido , Iaido, Kempo, Boxing
Main Instructor: Paul Reti, Shihan Fuji Ryu Goshin Do Jiu Jitsu and John Bonniface, Shihan Fuji Ryu Goshin Do Jiu Jitsu

Other influencing Instructors:

John Bonniface Shihan Fuji Ryu Goshin Do Jiu Jitsu
Hank Fekkes, Sensei Fuji Ryu Goshin Do Jiu Jitsu
Paul Reti Shihan Fuji Ryu Goshin Do Jiu Jitsu
Stan Taylor Sensei Fuji Ryu Goshin Do Jiu Jitsu
Kevin Taylor Sensei Fuji Ryu Goshin Do Jiu Jitsu
Gerry Kampjes, Boxing Coach
Herbert Emberton, Sensei, Judo
Sam Emberton, Sensei, Judo
Graham Spinks Sensei , Judo

Favorite Technique: Any technique that delivers maximum pain and control to an attacker without injury
Most Memorable Martial Arts Moment: The day that Joy Harpur (nee Thompson) achieved her Shodan. The first woman to achieve a Black Belt in either Fuji Ryu Goshin Do Jiu Jitsu or Sakura Kan Jiu Jitsu.

Other Magic Moments:

Thompson Shihans Ni Dan grading
Every Shodan grading of my students
Every Gasshaku (Training Camp)I have been involved in
Seeing the “light go on” for every student when “they get it”
Meeting and training with some truly wonderful people from around the world
Being able to give back something of what has been given to me

Favorite Saying: It has nothing to do with strength. It is about body mechanics, technique, angles, distance and timing

Other Skills:

Set up and Developed the Control and Restraint package for the NZ Corrections Department
Originally trained instructors at 18 of the 19 prisons in NZ, beginning October 1990.
Master Trainer Control and Restraint Dept of Corrections
Self Defence Instructor for a number of groups / organizations
An immense passion for Jiu Jitsu