Jiava Ryu Jujitsu

Instructors

Owner and Head Instructor

Steve Jiava

Steve Jiava is a professional martial arts instructor

Steve Holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Castoldi's Street Self Defense, a 5th degree Black Belt with Small Circle Jujitsu a 4th degree Black Belt with Jujitsu America, a 1st degree Black Belt with NEJ Association

and a 2rd Black Belt in Judo

Steve is the Executive Director and Lead Instructor of Castoldi's Jujitsu.

He started his Martial arts training in 1985.under Professor David Castoldi

He is a member of Professor Dave Castoldi's award winning demonstration team.

He was a recipient of Jujitsu America's Ohana Award in 2003.

Mater Dave Castoldi
Guest Instructor

Prof. Castoldi's school has been widely recognized
as one of the top self defense schools within the national Jujitsu organization,
Jujitsu America. The school has turned out many of the country's top Jujitsu technicians,
several of whom now run the most highly regarded Jujitsu clubs in the nation.
Professor Castoldi is an instructor to numerous law enforcement and
correctional officers
including local and state police, FBI, U.S. Marshall Service, U.S.
Secret Service and the military police.
Professor Castoldi has over 32 years experience in a wide range of styles including, jujitsu, judo, kung fu, professional wrestling, and bare knuckles street fighting. He is the Masters of his own system holds a 8th degree in jujitsu, a 1st degree in Karate, and a 3rd degree in judo. His instructors include Albert J. Castoldi, John Hogan, Master Win Chil Wu, and Professor Wally Jay.

New England Regional Director - Jujitsu America

World Martial Arts Hall of Fame - 1991

Jujitsu America - 1991 Outstanding Ambassador Award

Jujitsu America - 1988 Black Belt Hall of Fame

Jujitsu America - 1983 Instructor of the Year

Founder of West Suburban YMCA Jujitsu School - 1974