The Maru Dojo is a sanctioned dojo of the America Ju-Jitsu Association. Maru have been a sanctioned dojo since 1987. All AJA dojo's are owned and run by AJA certified black belts who have also gained their instructor certificate.

The American Ju-Jitsu Association is an internationally recognized governing body for Ju-Jitsu in the United States. The AJA is recognized by the Nippon Seibukan in Japan. The AJA was offered these ties because it developed as a reputable and credible governing body. All certificates from Maru are recognized by the above organizations.

Some schools do not have a large organization behind them. Many are not connected to their origin country. When picking a school/dojo, this should not be used as a factor in making your decision. Some instructors learn from having it passed down to them through the family. Others take courses offered in classes givin by the recreation centers. These instructors can and usually are as good at what they do as another who is certified by a large organization.  Once you become a black belt you can join organizations with connections all over the world. You can also belong to more than one.

Donna Mathews Kyoshi .....Maru Dojo Loyola College  / American Ju-jitsu Assocation  / Seibukan-Kai Hombu Dojo of Chubu-Shorin-Ryu Japan                                       
                                          
Raelene Meneses Sensei......Maru Dojo Loyola College / American Ju-jitsu Association

Peter Chhim Sensei..............Started at Loyola College / No affiliation at this time                    

IT WAS IN THE TEACHINGS OF SANZO SEKI THAT THERE ARE NO STYLES OF JU-JITSU; THERE IS ONLY JU-JITSU. THE DIFFERENCES ARE IN TERMINOLOGY AND/OR SEQUENCE IN WHICH VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ART ARE TAUGHT.