MASTER INSTRUCTORS

Danladi Whitten, aka “Master Don” the journey into martial arts began in 1982, at the age of seven.  His youthful goal was consecrated from a simple dream, to achieve a black belt in martial arts.  After ten years of rigorous training, he earned his first of several black belts.  That success thus transcended into a lifelong pursuit of excellence through training and teaching in various martial arts systems. 

In 2015, after the sudden death of the instructor, Grand Master Dong Jin Kim, Master Don transitioned into the role of the head instructor at JTR Jujutsu International.  The school membership grew from 30 members to over 100 members in the years following by adding a women’s self-defense and children program. In 2016, he traveled to Seoul, in South  Korea to learn about the history of his late teacher by visiting the dojos, meeting his family, and interviewing training partners.  They were after he travel to Kyoto Japan to participate in the 5th World Butoku Sai international event that hosted over 38 different countries. In 2018, Master Don received his doctorate in physical therapy and operates a private clinical rehabilitation practice over the span of  20 years.

Presenting with over 40 years of experience, Master Don has a lifetime of knowledge in various martial art disciplines. Traveling internationally to Bogota Colombia he taught members of a private security firm. Master Don has received honorary certificates from his instructor service at the National Defense University at Fort McNair, US State Department the DC government.  Martial arts training has shaped his character to be self-respectful, self-disciplined, and above all, have a love for all mankind. A “warrior spirit” is deeply rooted in him and shown through his dedication to his students. Having personally overcome many obstacles in his life and he guides his students into self-empowerment, balance, and inner peace. 

• Combat Jujutsu, JTR Jujutsu International-5th Degree Black Belt – Washington DC
• Hapkido, Korea Ki Do Hap Ki Do Association-4th Degree Black Belt – Washington DC
• Tae Kwon Do, Howard University Club-1^st Degree Black Belt – Washington DC
• Tang Soo Do, Moo Duk Kwan –1^st Degree Black Belt – Berkeley, California
• Special Weapons Training: Knife, Baton, Pistol, Cane, Sword, and Improvised weapons
• Certified Member of DNBK, International Division – Title “Renshi” – Kyoto, Japan
• JTR Jujutsu International – Martial Arts School Owner – Washington DC