01-16-05 Plans are being
finalized for the 2005 International Dentokan Course. This
year's course is scheduled for July 22-25 in Izmir, Turkiye/Turkey.
The rough outline for the course is Karate on the 22nd,
Jujutsu on the 23rd, Iaijutsu on the 24th, and testing on
the 25th. Adnan Safak Yuksel is the course organizer this
year and he is working on the standard details like hotels,
restaurants, ground transportation, sightseeing, etc.
Safak's contact information is available on the Shihans'
page. For your additional information, the 2006
International Dentokan Course is scheduled for Lusaka,
Zambia, and it looks like it just might be Athens, Greece in
2007.
01-21-05 Welcome to
Ben Haryo and his Goshin Budo Club members in Indonesia.
Ben and his students are now a part of the Dentokan family.
Ben's website can be found on our Links page.
02-27-05 Dentokan
Hombu promotions of note for the month of February include
Nigel Goodier to Shichidan & Kaiden in Aikijutsu/Jujutsu.
Promotion occurred at the end of Nigel's recent visit from
England. Also of note was SSgt Jason Gramling's promotion
to Yondan-Shihan in Shorinryu Karate-Do. Jason is now
stationed at Scott Air Force Base and regularly trains under
the guidance of Sensei Hobbs. Congratulations to both Nigel
and Jason.
07-31-05 Our Sixth
Annual International Conference & Seminar in Izmir, Turkiye
was a tremendous success. Adnan Safak Yuksel Sensei's
organization made for a virtually flawless event. The
hospitality of the Turkish people was absolutely
outstanding. Many thanks to the Izmir Police Academy
Commandant for allowing us to use the Academy's facilities
for this year's event. Future plans were discussed and
finalized for next year's conference/seminar in Africa, 2007
in Greece, and 2008 again in Turkiye. Of particular note
was the decision to include an international Dentokan
tournament as part of our activities during the 2008 event.
Initially we plan to include a tournament, as part of our
conference activities, every other year. More information
to follow on this important step forward. Finally, it
should be noted that Adnan Safak Yuksel was promoted to
Shichidan in Karate and Rokudan in Jujutsu. He was also
awarded the title of Kyoshi.
08-07-05 Mark and
Peter Braggins were promoted to Yondan & Shihan in Dentokan
Shorin-Ryu Karate at the recent international
conference/seminar in Turkey. A hearty congratulations to
the both of them!
12-05-05 From
our very active brothers and sisters in Indonesia: On Friday,
December 2nd 2005, the Goshinbudo Jujutsu Indonesia Club is
proud to announce that Mr. Khu Chen Yong (Trisno Kuswanto) has
been appointed as Club President. He has received promotion to
4th Kyu (Blue Belt) from Mr. Taman (JKF-Wadokai Nanadan Renshi)
and 3rd Kyu (Purple Belt) in Dentokan Jujutsu under Ben Haryo.
He is now working towards achieving black belts in both arts.
Mr. Khu Chen Yong is also Kuntao (Kung Fu) stylist from his
family line. He is 3rd Generation Chinese-Indonesian living in
Jakarta, Indonesia. His family descended from Fuijan, South
China, and settled in Indonesia in the 50s. Goshinbudo Jujutsu
Indonesia Club is the only representative club of Dentokan
Jujutsu in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Ben Haryo, the Founder
and Chief Instructor of this club, is the first Dentokan Jujutsu
black belt in Indonesia. Mr. Khu Chen Yong promised that within
his tenure he will work towards achieving government recognition
for Jujutsu. Even though Jujutsu in Indonesia has a long
history (oldest recorded Jujutsu dojo was a located in Java in
1908, founded by a Mr. Watanabe Atsuki), to this day the
Indonesian Government has not recognized Jujutsu as a martial
art. Government recognitions have been granted to other foreign
arts such as Judo in the 50s, Karate and Aikido in the 70s, Tae
Kwon Do in the 80s, and Wushu in the 90s. Mr. Khu Chen Yong has
previously been successful in making Dentokan Jujutsu an
official extracurricular activity in Universitas Indonusa Esa
Unggul, a prestigious private University in Jakarta.
12-24-05 The
7th Annual Dentokan International Conference & Seminar is in the
final planning stages. This year's event is being held at the
Judo Hall in Lusaka, Zambia, 1-5 April 2006. The primary course
coordinator is Lytton K. Zulu who can be contacted at
lkzulu@cropserve.co.zm
should additional information be needed. The course outline is
as follows:
Day 1 -
Shorinryu Karate kata review up to Yondan
Day 2 - Gojuryu
Karate kata review up to Shodan
Day 3 - Dentokan
Jujutsu/Aikijutsu review up to Nidan
Day 4 -
Kobujutsu/Bojutsu kata review and teaching of new bo kata
Day 5 - Open
(Review and/or teach new material, at the discretion of Hobbs
Sensei)
There are also
some tourist events planned that should be great fun for all.
A big thanks to
Lytton and all the other Dentokan seniors who have worked so
hard to bring this event together.
12-28-05 We
are very pleased to announce that Trisno Kuswanto (Khu Chen
Yong) of Jakarta, Indonesia has graciously accepted the position
of Dentokan Special Advisor for the Chinese-Indonesian Martial
Art of Kuntao (Kung Fu). Sifu Kuswanto is a respected and
accomplished teacher of his family's Kuntao style known as
"Kuntao Macan" (Tiger Kuntao). Thank you Sifu Kuswanto for
sharing your knowledge of the historical, philosophical, and
technical aspects of Chinese-Indonesian Kuntao. Welcome to our
worldwide Dentokan family.
3-21-06
"Sensei Hobbs just completed a very successful three day (17-19
March 2006) seminar at Rudy Crosswell's Arizona Budokan dojo in
Phoenix, Arizona. Topics covered included Jujutsu,
Kobudo/Kobujutsu, and Karate Kata and associated Bunkai. Sensei
Hobbs and Sensei Crosswell are old friends and were both members
of Shogo Kuniba's Seishinkai back in the 1960's and 70's.
Sensei Crosswell is one of the most knowledgeable and respected
Shito-Ryu and Kobudo teachers in the world. Participants came
from as far away as Philadelphia. Sensei Hobbs enjoyed the
opportunity of training with old and new friends."
4-16-06 The
7th Annual Dentokan International Conference & Seminar held in
Lusaka, Zambia was a tremendous success. Col Hobbs wishes to
thank Mr. Bonar Noble for his kind hospitality and sponsorship,
as well as Mr. Lytton Zulu for all of his organizational efforts
which resulted in the event coming off without a single misstep.
Many thanks must also go out to Dr. Stephen Chan, Chris
Spencer-Hicks, and Martin Rice for assisting with the teaching
duties during the five-day course. We also wish to convey a
special thanks to Judy Makukisi for arranging the VIP treatment
at the airport. It was very much appreciated. All participants
worked extremely hard and deserve a hearty well done. Testing
was held the last day of the course. Senior Shorinryu Karate
promotions awarded were as follows: Mr. Bonar Noble - Hachidan &
Hanshi, Raymond Mbazima - Shichidan & Kyoshi, and Lytton Zulu -
Yondan & Shihan. Mr. Noble was also appointed the Official
Dentokan Representative for Zambia.
4-16-06 Following the Lusaka event Col Hobbs and Dr. Chan
traveled to Harare, Zimbabwe and conducted a three-day course
there. Thanks to the organizational efforts of Godwin Murambiwa,
the Harare event was also an outstanding success. The
hospitality shown during our visit to Zimbabwe was most
excellent. Fradson Shavi's leadership, assisted by the other
seniors there, has built a strong Dentokan following in Zimbabwe
and is highly commendable. Testing was held the last day of the
course. Senior Shorinryu Karate promotions awarded were as
follows: Fradson Shavi - Rokudan & Kyoshi, Douglas Chivandire -
Godan & Renshi, Paul Danisa - Godan & Renshi, and Angelo
Hlatywayo - Godan & Renshi.
4-26-06 Thanks to Dr. Chan's efforts in South Africa, Mr.
Henry Paulse has started a Dentokan affiliated kobudo/Kobujutsu
group. It's officially called the South African Dentokan
Kobujutsu Association. We look forward to working with Sensei
Paulse.
06-26-06 The weekend
of 23-24 June Sensei Hobbs conducted a Karate and
Jujutsu course at the Bakersfield Budokan in
Bakersfield, California. The course went very well and
everyone had an enjoyable time. Sensei Hobbs was
especially happy to see old friends like Juan Carbajal
and Robin Ramirez. Brandon Ream was a gracious host and
Sensei Hobbs extends his sincere thanks to everyone for
a very pleasant weekend.
07-18-06 Sensei
Hobbs taught jujutsu and iaijutsu at the Indianapolis
Budokan this past weekend. It was a most enjoyable
event, with opportuntities to visit old friends and make
new ones. A big thank you to Andy Bryant for organizing
the event
07-21-06 The
Indianapolis Budokan dojo, under the guidance of Sensei
Andy Bryant, has become a part of the Dentokan family.
Andy and his students are excellent sword practitioners
and are a welcome addition to our family. Andy and his
students will be studying both Iaijutsu and Jujutsu with
us. For information on the Indianapolis Budokan go to
their website:
www.indybudokan.com
10-03-06
Sensei Hobbs just returned from another absolutely
wonderful visit to Turkiye. This time he was in Alanya,
along the Mediterranean Sea, in the southwestern part of
the country. The visit was sponsored by Adnan Safak
Yuksel, a long time student of Sensei Hobbs, who is a
very accomplished teacher of Karate (both Shorin-Ryu and
Goju-Ryu), Kobudo/Kobujutsu, Jujutsu, and Iaijutsu. As
always Sensei Hobbs was very impressed with the high
degree of technical expertise demonstrated by our
Turkish Dentokan members. It is a testiment to the hard
work of Sensei Yuksel. The visit included a day of
one-on-one work with Safak on Goju-Ryu Karate bunkai and
Kaiden waza of Dentokan Jujutsu. The culmination of the
visit included seminars on Dentokan Jujutsu and
Dento-Shoshin-Ryu Iaijutsu. All the participants
thoroughly enjoyed the course and plans have already
begun for a return visit. A big thanks to Safak, his
family, students, and friends for all there hard work in
putting this visit together. As always the hospitality
was the very best.
12-05-06 Brandon Ream from the Bakersfield Budokan, Bakersfield, CA
recently visited and trained at the Dentokan Hombu for several days. The
training included Shorinryu Karate, Gojuryu Karate, Okinawa Kobujutsu, and
Dentokan Jujutsu. It was also during Brandon's visit that the Bakersfield
Budokan became a full member dojo of the Dentokan. Note: The Bakersfield
Budokan is jointly directed by Brandon and Robin Ramirez, another long time
friend of Sensei Hobbs.
02-02-07 Sensei Mike Jones, a
Dentokan member for approximately six years, has formed his own Kai. It is
called Gokenkai International and it can be found on our links page. This move
was accomplished with the approval and support of Col Hobbs. We wish Mike the
very best in his new endeavors and fully expect to continue our fine working
relationship.
03-05-07 The
plans for the Dentokan Annual International Conference &
Seminar are complete. The seminar events will be held at
the Olympic Stadium of Athens, which is a short commute by
train from the city center, and the President Hotel Events
Hall, Athens. A brief outline of the seminar schedule
follows:
Wednesday/6 June/6-9 PM,
Dentokan Shorin-Ryu Karate
Thursday/7 June/6-9 PM,
Dentokan Kobujutsu
Friday/8 June/6-9 PM,
Dentokan Kobujutsu
Saturday/9 June/10 AM -
6:30 PM, Dentokan Jujutsu
Sunday/10 June/10 AM - 6:30
PM, Dentokan Iaijutsu
For more information please
contact the program organizer as follows:
Nikos Theodorou, President
of the Greek National Dentokan Federation
Irodou Attikou 12a
151 24 Marousi
Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 2108093773
Mobile: +30 6937171452
Aside from some great training,
the tourist and social events should keep everyone very busy
and entertained.
06-01-07 This spring the
Dentokan Hombu has had multiple visits from Brandon Ream of
the Bakersfield Budokan, and Andy Bryant of the Indianapolis
Budokan. Brandon concentrated on both Shorin-Ryu and
Goju-Ryu Karate. Andy concentrated on Dentokan Jujutsu. Much
was accomplished, and future visits are planned.
06-15-07 Our annual Dentokan seminar held in Athens,
Greece was a hugh success. Eleven nationalities were
represented at this year's event, and this is a good
indication of how the Dentokan is spreading throughout the
world. A special thanks to Nikos Theodorou for his
outstanding organizational ability in putting this year's
event together. Special thanks also to all the seniors who
helped with the teaching duties. It would have been really
tough to have done it without your help.
Senior level testing & promotions were as follows:
Brian Rogers, Hachidan & Kaiden, Dentokan Jujutsu /
Aikijutsu
Chris Spencer-Hicks, Hachidan & Kaiden, Dentokan
Jujutsu / Aikijutsu
Nigel Goodier, Hachidan & Kaiden, Dentokan Jujutsu /
Aikijutsu
Giles Chamberlin, Shichidan & Kaiden, Dentokan
Jujutsu / Aikijutsu
Lloyd Allum, Shichidan & Kaiden, Dentokan Jujutsu /
Aikijutsu
Jan Pawlowicz, Rokudan & Shihan, Dentokan Jujutsu /
Aikijutsu
Martin Rice, Rokudan & Kyoshi, Dentokan Shorin-Ryu
Karate-Do
Thanks to all who attended and look forward to seeing you
all again in Izmir, Turkey next year.
06-18-07 The Dentokan annual international seminar
and conference schedule is as follows:
2008 Izmir, Turkey
2009 Northampton, England
2010 Belfast, Northern Ireland
2011 Canterbury, England
2012 St Louis, USA
07-23-07
Robin
Ramirez and Brandon Ream, from the Bakersfield Budokan,
Bakersfield, California visited the Dentokan Hombu for
several days of training. Subjects covered included
Shorin-Ryu Karate, Goju-Ryu Karate, and Aiki Jujutsu. There
was also some mutual exchange of Iaido/Iaijutsu techniques.
Finally, discussions were held regarding the upcoming
September 25-30 visit of Sensei Hobbs to Bakersfield. It
was a fun time for all, especially the six straight hours of
Aiki Jujutsu on Saturday.
10-08-07
Sensei Hobbs was hosted by Robin Ramirez and Brandon Ream,
Co-Directors of the Bakersfield Budokan, to teach Dentokan
Goju-Ryu Karate-Do and Dentokan Jujutsu/Aikijutsu, from 26
Sep 07 to 29 Sep 07. Rev Miguel Jurna traveled from
Northern California to take part in the event. The several
days of instruction were culminated with a full-day
Aikijutsu seminar on Saturday, with a large number of
participants coming from out of town. Robin and Brandon did
a super job in organizing the event, and they're new
expansive dojo is really something to see. It's a very
traditional dojo where a wide variety of traditional
Japanese and Okinawan martial arts are taught. It really
sets the standard for all of us.
10-24-07 It is with great
sorrow that we announce the passing of Seiki Toma,
Headmaster of the Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Seidokan
Kyokai. Sensei Toma was a teacher and close friend of
Seikichi Odo. He will be missed.
11-06-07 The 9th Annual Dentokan Seminar & Conference
location has changed from Izmir, Turkey to Alanya, Turkey.
Alanya is a very nice tourist/resort area of Turkey, by the
sea. This is definitely one of those times to plan a
vacation along with the scheduled training. Safak Sensei is
working hard to make this another wonderful event. The event
is planned for 12-15 June 2008. Details will be forthcoming
soon, to include resort information.
11-07-07 A new dojo has been accepted for Dentokan
membership: It is Pasquale Albino's school located in
Waterbury, Connecticut. Albino Sensei's address is 41 Laurie
Place, Waterbury, CT 06708, and his dojo's website is
http://www.freewebs.com/japanesekaratecenter
. Sensei
Albino's focus, within the Dentokan, will be Jujutsu/Aikijutsu.
01-03-08
9th Annual Dentokan Seminar & Conference, 12-15 June 2008,
Blue Star Hotel, Alanya, Turkiye / Turkey:
Click Here for more info
04-18-08 We now have our
first Dentokan dojo in Botswana (Southern Africa). The dojo
is run by Gondo Gondo, a student of Douglas Chivandire.
Gondo is now considered our Country Representative for
Botswana, under the guidance of Douglas Chivandre of
Zimbabwe, as his direct teacher. With the addition of
Gondo's dojo, we now have African dojos in Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Botswana, and South Africa.
04-20-08 Donnie Hayhurst, an old Seidokan friend of
Hobbs Sensei, has become a part of our Dentokan family.
Hayhurst Sensei is a multi-talented martial artist who will
bring much to the Dentokan. His contact information can be
found on the Shihans page.
04-21-08 Erik Johnstone, upon the recommendation of
Robin Ramirez, has become a part of our Dentokan family.
Johnstone Sensei is very well versed in the sword, and has
substantial experience in Aikijutsu/Aikido as well. He
resides in Rhode Island, and there are plans to conduct a
seminar at his soon to open dojo in Connecticut. Plans are
to have the seminar the first week in August. Details to
follow as we get closer to the date.
04-22-08 Andy Bryant and Scott Kays visited Hobbs
Sensei this past weekend. Training consisted of
approximately four hours of Jujutsu and Karate training.
Both Andy and Scott are doing exceptionally well, and marked
improvement was noted in their technique. Andy operates a
Dentokan dojo in Indianapolis, and Scott operates a Dentokan
dojo in Frankfort, Indiana. Future visits are already
planned. 05-27-08
Bill Henderson
from Folsom, California visited the Hombu this past Memorial
Day weekend for some extensive, and intense, Jujutsu
training. Bill and Sensei Hobbs trained nine-plus hours
together over two days. Anyone familiar with Dentokan
Jujutsu knows that's an accomplishment in itself. Bill, who
has an Aikido background, performed exceptionally well. He
now heads a Dentokan Jujutsu study group in the Sacramento
area. We look forward to many more training sessions with
Bill and his group. 07-01-08 This year's
annual seminar and conference in Alanya, Turkey was
absolutely outstanding. Safak Sensei has set the standard
for everyone else to meet in the future. The accommodations
and training area at the Blue Star Hotel were wonderful.
Attendees included Dentokan members from England, Italy,
Liechtenstein, Norway, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Turkey, and the
United States. There were a number of highlights this year.
Among them the attendance by Dr. Nasrollah Kakavand from
Iran. Following discussions and the completion of training,
Dr. Kakavand was established as the Dentokan National
President for Iran. We also had some senior gradings as
follows: Lloyd Allum (Shichidan, Kokamishin-Ryu Jujutsu),
Brian Rogers (Rokudan, Kokamishin-Ryu Jujutsu), Andy Roosen
(Godan, Shorin-Ryu Karate), David Cook (Yondan,
Kokamishin-Ryu Jujutsu), and Alison Nyoni (Yondan,
Shorin-Ryu Karate). We're all looking forward to next year's
annual seminar and conference in Northampton, England.
07-02-08 Dentokan Goju-Ryu Karate kata changes:
Following recent discussions with the Dentokan senior
Goju-Ryu Karate practitioners in Alanya, it's been agreed
that we will shift our Goju-Ryu kata practice and teachings
to bring them more in alignment with the kata as practiced
within the World Karate Federation (WKF). This decision was
made because many Dentokan Karateka compete internationally
utilizing the Goju-Ryu Shitei and Tokui kata as outlined in
the WKF competition rules and regulations. It was becoming
an undue burden on these fine athletes, to require them to
learn two slightly different kata sets for competition and
promotions. There will be no changes in the Shorin-Ryu
Karate kata as taught within the Dentokan.
07-12-08 The
Black Bear Traditional Martial Arts Center (BBTMAC) /
Shindokan Dojo is hosting Hobbs Sensei on August 2 & 3
(Saturday & Sunday) for a Dentokan Aiki Jujutsu course. The
BBTMAC/Shindokan Dojo is located at 163 South Broad Street
(Route 1), Pawcatuck, Conneticut. For complete details
please contact Johnstone Sensei at
eajohnstone@cox.net
as soon as possible. There will be other senior Dentokan
instructors present as well, with one of the most notable
being Dr. Michael P. Nemeth.
07-19-08 Andy Bryant and
Scott Kays visited the Hombu for over five hours of training
in Shorin-Ryu Karate, Goju-Ryu Karate, Aiki Jujutsu, and
Iaijutsu. The training went exceptionally well, and both
Andy and Scott are actively teaching Dentokan Martial Arts
in their respective dojos. While Andy's dojo has been a
Dentokan member for some time, Scott's dojo "officially"
affiliated just recently. We offer our thanks to these two
fine martial artists for representing the Dentokan in
Indiana. 08-08-08
This
past weekend Hobbs Sensei taught a two-day Dentokan
Aikijujutsu seminar at the Black Bear Traditional Martial
Arts Center (BBTMAC), Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Mark Spear
and Erik Johnstone were wonderful hosts, and their
hospitality is very much appreciated. The course itself
went wonderfully well with those in attendance having the
opportunity to go through both Shodan and Nidan Gi.
Additionally, they were given glimces of Sandan, Shihan, and
Kaiden Gi. Hobbs Sensei was ably assisted by Dr. Michael P.
Nemeth of NASA fame, who is a Sandan in Dentokan Aikijujutsu
as well as being a Shichidan-Kyoshi in Shorin-Ryu Karate.
The Aikido and Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu background of Johnstone
Sensei made him a quick study, which culminated in the BBTMAC
being accepted as a Dentokan member dojo. We were also
fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting and training
with Adrian Smith Sensei who has an extensive background in
Aikido. He, like Johnstone Sensei, took to Dentokan
Aikijujutsu like a duck to water. Thus, it is with great
pleasure that we announce Smith Sensei as a full fledge
member of the Dentokan. Discussions have already begun
regarding future Dentokan seminars at the BBTMAC, as well as
planned visits of Johnstone Sensei to train with Hobbs
Sensei in O'Fallon.
08-20-08 There
has been a slight scheduling change to the next several
Sekai Dentokan Annual Seminars & Conferences. Please see
below: 2009 - Northampton, England 2010 - Canterbury, England 2011 - Belfast, Northern Ireland 2012 - U.S.A.,
Bakersfield California
09-30-08 Dr. Andy Roosen,
the Dentokan National President for the Solomon Islands, has
been appointed the Director of Dentokan Operations in
Oceania. Oceania includes the following Australia, Papua New
Guinea, New Zealand, Timor-Leste, Fiji, Solomon Islands,
French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Samoa, Guam,
Federated States of Micronesia, Tonga, Kiribati, Northern
Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Marshall Islands, Palau,
Wallis and Futuna, Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Nauru, Norfolk
Island, Niue, Tokelau, and Pitcairn Islands. This is a huge
responsibility, but both Col Hobbs and Dr. Chan know Andy is
up to the challenge.
10-01-08 Tony Hammersley has been appointed the
Dentokan Representative for New Zealand. Tony is a Dentokan
Aikijutsu/Jujutsu yudansha who received his training while
living in England, as part of the large Dentokan Aikijutsu/Jujutsu
contingent in the Ipswich area. Tony’s appointment was the
result of a recommendation by Brian Rogers, Kaiden of
Dentokan Aikijutsu/Jujutsu. Col Hobbs and Dr. Chan
wholeheartedly concurred. Dr. Andy Roosen, Director of
Dentokan Operations in Oceania, will guide Tony in his
duties.
10-12-08 Col Hobbs spent the weekend of 3 & 4 October
teaching another Aikijutsu/Jujutsu course at the Bakersfield
Budokan dojo of Robin Ramirez and Brandon Ream. It was a
long, but fruitful weekend as we had the opportunity to work
on the underlying principles and concepts of our unique
Aikijutsu/Jujutsu style. Bill Henderson of Folsom,
California was also in attendance. Bill, Robin, and Brandon
are our three Dentokan Aikijutsu/Jujutsu stalwarts along the
west coast of the United States.
11-16-08 Please visit
www.alljapanbudofederation.com
11-24-08 Tony
Willis recently visited the Dentokan Hombu for several days.
Willis Sensei, as most of you know, is the US Representative for
Shinjo Anyu Hanshi's Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Goyukan. Shinjo
Sensei was a direct student of Miyazato Eichi, at the Jundokan,
for many years. Willis Sensei has been a tremendous help to us
as we've converted our Goju-Ryu kata from the Toguchi Sensei
method to that of Miyazato Sensei. A big thank you to Willis
Sensei! We're already looking forward to his next visit.
12-11-08 Dr.
Michael P. Nemeth, who is a very long time friend of Hobbs
Sensei, visited the Dentokan Hombu for several days. Dr. Nemeth
and Hobbs Sensei spent many hours working the higher levels of
Dentokan Jujutsu and Goju-Ryu Karate. Andy Bryant and Scott
Kays, from Indianapolis, Indiana were also here this past
weekend for Jujutsu training. Scott also spent some time having
his Shorin-Ryu Karate kata reviewed by Hobbs Sensei. It was
noted that Scott has very significantly improved from his last
visit. Andy performed up to his usual high standard as well.
All are already looking forward to the next training session.
01-07-09 Hobbs Sensei has
resigned from the International Bodyguard Association (IBA).
01-08-09 Welcome back Mike
Jones Sensei to the Dentokan!
01-27-09 The first
ever instructors only Dentokan Aikijujutsu course was held on
the grounds of the Gedatsu Church (Senkakukai Dojo) in
Sacramento, California. It was a three day course
(24-26 January 2009). The course consisted of the in depth
study and practice of Shodan Gi, Nidan Gi, Sandan Gi, and Yondan
Gi. At the conclusion of the course various Dan grades were
issued based upon experience, technical expertise, and fighting
spirit. Those in attendance (in no particular order) were Dr.
Michael P. Nemeth from Virginia, Erik A. Johnstone from
Connecticut/Rhode Island, Robin Ramirez from southern
California, Brandon Ream from southern California,
Bill Henderson from northern California, and Phoenix Torres from
northern California. Sensei Bill Henderson was the course
organizer and did a fantastic job. The next instructors course
for this core group will be held in Connecticut/Rhode Island in
the late spring or early summer. Sensei Erik Johnstone will be
hosting that event, with details to follow.
03-18-09 Ben Haryo, our Dentokan Representative in Indonesia, just recently hosted Dr. Andy Roosen for a visit. As most of you know Andy is the President of the Solomon Islands Dentokan National Federation and the Director of Dentokan Operations in Oceania. Ben was kind enough to have written an article about Andy's visit. Please click here: andy_visit.doc
03-25-09 Many of you have probably noticed a lot of activity occuring on the Dentokan Hombu website. This is largely due to the efforts of our new Webmaster, Per Hagstrom. Per lives in the United States, but was born and raised in Sweden. He immigrated to the United States approximately ten years ago. Per is a direct student of Hobbs Sensei, who he trains regularly with in O'Fallon, Illinois.
03-26-09 Video clips of the Goju-Ryu Karate kata have been added to the kata portion of this website. These clips were originally recorded at Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland in the 1990s. At that time Hobbs Sensei practiced and taught a modified version of the Toguchi method of Goju-Ryu Karate. Since that time we have shifted to the Miyazato method of Goju-Ryu Karate. While the embusen (patterns) are essentially the same, there are nuance differences.
04-20-09 The Dentokan Hombu was recently visited by Lt Col Tony Willis. Sensei Willis is Anyu Shinjo's senior most student and representative in the United States. Sensei Shinjo's Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Goykan is a traditional Goju-Ryu Karate group which follows the teachings of the late Eichi Miyazato. Sensei Willis and Sensei Hobbs are long time friends, and this again gave them several days to practice and exchange their ideas as related to traditional Goju-Ryu Karate. Sensei Willis was a tremendous help to Sensei Hobbs in converting his modified Toguchi method of Goju-Ryu kata to that taught by Sensei Miyazato.
05-04-09 Sensei Hobbs has returned from teaching the latest in the series of Dentokan Aikijujutsu instructor courses in the United States. The latest course took place at the Black Bear Traditional Martial Arts Center of Erik Johnstone and Mark Spear in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Experienced Aikijujutsu teachers in attendance were Andy Bryant (Indiana), Erik Johnstone (Connecticut/Rhode Island), Dr. Michael Nemeth (Virginia), Robin Ramirez (California), Bill Henderson (California), and Mike Holmes (North Carolina). The course centered around the teaching of Shihan Gi, but also included instruction on the underlying principles contained within the formal kata, and a review of Shodan through Yondan Gi. Promotions were presented at the end of the course, with the most notable being Dr. Nemeth and Sensei Johnstone achieving Shihan-Godan. A hearty congratulations to Mike and Erik!
Group picture from the event:
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05-09-09 Sensei Hobbs was recently featured in the Spanish martial arts magazine "Budoka". Click to view pictures:
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05-30-09 Today Scott Kays visited Sensei Hobbs for training and testing. Sensei Kays oversees his Azamikan Dojo in Frankfort, Indiana. The day was spent with Sensei Kays performing all of the Dentokan Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do kata, to include the weapons kata. Sensei Hobbs observed, evaluated, and corrected Scott's kata after each kata was performed. Scott performed exceptionally well, and at the end of the session was promoted to Yondan. Congratulations Scott! Also, for everyone's information, Sensei Kays' Azamikan Dojo has been added as a link on our Links Page.
06-15-09 On the 13th Sensei Hobbs took part in the 30 year anniversary of the establishment of Sensei Bill Stockey's Shoshinkan dojo in Quincy, IL. Other guest instructors included Sensei Mike Sadler and Sensei George Parulski. Sensei Hobbs taught two sessions on Karate Kumite, with emphasis on footwork, bodyturning, proper hip rotation for power generation, and specialized parrying techniques for quick response to an opponent's attack.
06-20-09 Due to scheduling conflicts our Dentokan annual international seminars have been reshuffled as follows:
2009 Northampton, England
2010 All Japan Budo Federation - Nippon Seibukan Budosai, Kyoto, Japan
2011 Canterbury, England
2012 Bakersfield, California, USA
2013 Belfast, Northern Ireland
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