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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. 04-18-05 The International Bodyguard Association (IBA) will be offering two bodyguard courses the week of August 1-7, 2005 in the United States (near Detroit, Michigan). The courses will be taught by Jim Shortt, the IBA Director-General, ably assisted by Tom Bermudez, CEO of Blackhawk Protective Services LLC. Col Hobbs personally vouches for the quality of the courses. Anyone interested should go to the IBA North America website at http://www.ibanagreatlakes.com for full details. 06-01-05 Col Hobbs was recently appointed the President of the International Bodyguard Association North America (Great Lakes Bureau). For more info go to the following link: http://www.ibanagreatlakes.com/officers.html . The appointment was made by the IBA Director-General, Jim Shortt. Col Hobbs is enjoying working with his old friend (Jim Shortt) again, as well as the IBA North America (Great Lakes Bureau) Area Director, Tom Bermudez. 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! 08-07-05 Col Hobbs has been appointed the Senior Combatives Instructor for the International Law Enforcement Training Association - U.S.A. Branch. 10-31-05 Col Hobbs, along with Thomas Bermudez, recently taught the arrest and restraint portion of the National Institute of Bail Enforcement's (NIBE) Fugitive Recovery/Bail Enforcement Agent certification course in Chicago, IL. In addition to teaching arrest and restraint, Col Hobbs successfully completed the entire course and received his credentials as a Certified Fugitive Recovery Agent. The credentials were presented by Scott Olson, the NIBE's National Director. 11-12-05 The International Bodyguard Association's (IBA) 2006 series of courses, scheduled for North America, are now available for enrollment. Upcoming courses will include the International Bodyguard Master Class, Defense and Restraint Tactics (DART), and Management of Suicide Bombers. For complete information, to include fees and enrollment procedures, go to the following link: http://www.ibanagreatlakes.com . Thanks to Thomas Bermudez, the IBA Area Director, Dentokan members are being afforded the same discount as military and law enforcement personnel. 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. 06-12-06 A full array of bodyguard certification courses will be offered in the U.S.A. this year. Courses are scheduled for 14-21 October in Michigan. For complete information please go to our links page and click on the IBA North America, Great Lakes Bureau link. Dentokan members will receive a substantial discount.
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 07-26-06 Sensei Hobbs will be assisting Jim Shortt and Tom Bermudez with teaching duties at the upcoming International Bodyguard Association (IBA) courses in Michigan. The courses are scheduled for 14-21 October 2006. IBA bodyguard courses are of the highest quality and seldom offered in the United States. Course spaces are filling fast, so act now to reserve your spot. Dentokan members have a special discounted rate on course fees, and should contact Tom Bermudez directly at info@ibanalakes.com. All other interested parties should go to the following website for complete information: www.ibanagreatlakes.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. 10-22-06 The International Bodyguard Association (IBA) courses conducted in Pontiac, Michigan were a huge success. The Bodyguard Skills Masterclass covered the history and role of the bodyguard, the bodyguard team (organization and function), protective escort (formations and drills), protective driving (defensive, evasive, and offensive methods), communications & electronic counter-surveillance, improvised explosive devices (search and recognition), conflict management (including tactical firearms and defense & restriant tactics), and para-medicine. The Threat Management course covered threat/risk analysis, risk resolution, improvised explosive device threat management related to suicide bombings, threat assessment on venues and events, history and development of suicide terrorism, vehicle check point portocols & convoy attacks, and the management of firearms & edged weapons. The bulk of the instruction was provided by Jim Shortt (IBA Director General), with Tom Bermudez (IBA North America Director) and Roy Hobbs (IBA North America President) assisting. 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. 01-22-07 Col Hobbs, serving as the Chief Defense & Restraint Techniques (DART) Instructor for the International Law Enforcement Training Agency (a division of the International Bodyguard Association), taught two five hour DART courses to the Security staff at St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia, Michigan. Contractually the courses were taught under the auspices of Black Hawk Protective Service LLC, Thomas Bermudez, CEO. Mr. Bermudez performed duties as the second instructor on the courses, and Scott Costello performed very well as an apprentice instructor. Approximately twenty security personnel were trained with many positive comments received on the quality of the instruction provided. It was a very long, but productive day. 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. 02-19-07 The International Bodyguard Association (IBA), North America is offering some great courses this coming May. Dentokan members are being offered a very special reduced tuition rate. If you are interested please go to the IBA North America website and follow the course registration directions. The IBA North America website can be found on our Links page. All IBA courses come highly recommended by Col Hobbs, especially for those in the security, law enforcement, or military communities, as well as those who might be interested in pursuing a career in the same.
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
E-Mail:
ntheodor@konkat.gr or
ntheodor@paostadium.gr
Website:
www.geocities.com/dentokan_hellas
Telephone: +30 2108093773
Mobile: +30 6937171452
Aside from some great training,
the tourist and social events should keep everyone very busy
and entertained.
03-06-07 Col
Hobbs is scheduled to teach a Conflict Management / Defense
And Restraint Tactics (DART) Course in Pontiac, Michigan on
Saturday/12 May 2007. The course will be taught under the
auspices of the International Law Enforcement Training
Agency (ILETA), the sister organization of the International
Bodyguard Association (IBA). Anyone interested in attending
the course should go to the IBA North America website, which
can be found on our Links page.
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. 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. 08-22-07 The International Bodyguard Association is offering a certification course in the St Louis Metro area. The course is entitled "The Essential Basic Bodyguard Skills Course," and will be taught at the Belleville Indoor Shooting Range, Belleville, Illinois, 1-4 November 2007. For complete details go to http://www.ibanagreatlakes.com . Dentokan members will receive special discounted tuition rates. 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.
11-05-07 The
International Bodyguard Association (IBA) bodyguard
fundamentals course was a tremendous success. The course was
mostly taught by Tom Bermudez (IBA Deputy Director), because
Col Hobbs (IBA North America President) was due for a
regularly scheduled refresher course. That's one of the
great things about the IBA, it is an organization that takes
training, continuing education, and maintaining skill
currency very seriously. Col Hobbs did teach the Defense And
Restraint Techniques (DART) / Combative portion of the
course. Others of note attending the course were the Deputy
General's Aide-de-Camp (Aaron Swackhammer), also as a
refresher, the owner of the Belleville Indoor Shooting Range
and Police Officer (Steve King), two Dentokan members (Guy
Witt & Jack Murra), and a transplanted South African (Eddie
D'Almeida). The amount of military, security, law
enforcement, and martial arts experience at this course was
truly remarkable. It added so much to the course, and made
it one of the very best ever attended by Col Hobbs. The
venue (Belleville Indoor Shooting Range) was absolutely
outstanding, and for that a hearty thank you goes out to
Steve King. Plans are already being made for future courses
to be held in the St Louis Metro East, and we're hoping
it'll be at the Belleville Indoor Shooting Range. 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. 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. 07-12-08 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:
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