2000-2001 Rutgers University Jujitsu Club Officers

Rank: Rokyu Member since: July 1999

Bio: Cyrus is a senior at Rutgers University's Rutgers College where he is pursuing a major in Biology and a minor in Psychology. He is a member of a the Japanese Culture Association, as well as a member of Dr. Plummer's Lab at Nelson Labs. As a person who loves to learn to see things in new ways, he was astounded at how Jujitsu mirrored his attitude towards life. Cyrus's current favorite Kata is Soto gama. Cyrus is also rumored to write bad prose. He, however, denies it's bad.

Rank: Yonkyu Member since: September 1999

Bio: Kevin is a sophomore at Rutgers University's Livingston College where his is pursuing a double major in Philosophy and Psychology. He was one of the three club members voted to attend The 2000 National Convention in Idaho. Kevin's previous martial-arts experience includes 2 years of Karate and one semester of Tae Kwon Do. Kevin's favorite Yawara variation is blinding his uke with the brilliant shininess of his head and chin.

Rank: Yonkyu Member since: September 1999

Bio: Dan is a sophomore in the Rutgers College General Honors Program where he is pursuing a major in Chemistry and a Biological Sciences minor. Jujitsu is his first martial-art. Dan's last job was as a hospital specimen courier, which he enjoyed because, "[he] could wear [his] pajamas to work and no one would notice." Dan is reportedly the owner of a suspiciously successful self-titled Japanese restaurant. He, however, denies it's his.

Rank: Rokyu Member since: January 2000

Bio: Marco is a sophomore in the Rutgers College General Honors Program where he is pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Psychology. Jujitsu is his first martial-art. Marco is best known for his "giggling kiai", which he perfected with Kevin's much appreciated assistance. Marco's nicknames change on a bi-monthly rotation; recent selections include 'Spot' and 'Pertayder'.