Sanrin Mountain Dojo

Dec 2022

I began training with Jim O'Connell Sensei at the Dojo of the Four Winds in Encinitas years ago, before he established his dojo in Flagstaff. I continue to train under him at every opportunity. If you are in the Flagstaff area or can travel from Phoenix to train at his dojo, by all means do so. If you want to learn practical Japanese jujutsu that really works or you want to learn Japanese swordsmanship, this is the place to go.

Dec 2022

Jim O'Connell Sensei is a very experienced martial artist and a very patient instructor. He has built an amazing culture within his dojo of acceptance, humility and discipline. The students here are great to work with and are very welcoming to newcomers. Everyone is here to learn and grow together and you will have constant encouragement from your peers. This is the place for you if you have an interest in jujutsu, Japanese culture, swords, or simply learning skills for a lifetime.

Dec 2022

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a seminar led by Jim O'Connell Sensei and I was thoroughly impressed by his depth of knowledge and experience. He is a fantastic instructor who is capable of making high level concepts accessible to students. I look forward to the next seminar and highly recommend training at Sanrin Mountain Dojo.