American Budokai International

American Budokai International
Quarterly Martial Arts Journal and Professional Periodical
ISSUE 02, December 2012
In This Issue
ABI Dojo Focus pg 1
Focus Article Roots of the Willow pg 2 & 3
Teacher v Instructor pg 4
Psychology of Combat pg 5
Giri (duty or obligation) pg 6
International Training pg 7
Organizational info pg 8 & 9
ABI Dojo Focus:
Iron-Warrior Training Center (ABI Hombu)
The Iron Warrior Training Center in Hollywood, Florida is a premiere Martial Arts studio that
focuses on Shintoyoshinkai, Shuri Ryu Karate, Tai Chi, Yoga and Mixed Martial Arts. The Dojo was
established in 1995 under the name of “South Florida Academy of Martial Arts” and is owned and
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managed by Professor Rey Perez (7 Dan – Shuri Ryu Karate, 8 Dan – Shintoyoshinkai). Professor
Perez is the Menko Kaiden for Shintoyoshinkai. He also serves as a Defense Tactics Instructor for
the FBI, Municipal Law Enforcement, and Military Personnel. In addition, he is the Chief Instructor
for American Shooto for Mixed Martial Arts fighters in Club Fit in Cooper City, Florida.
The Iron Warrior Training Center is the designated “Hombu” for American Budokai International.
The Hombu is the headquarters or main Dojo for the international organization.
Iron-Warrior Training Center
1939 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 923-1077
FEATURE ARTICLE:
By:
James
E. Smith
Jiu-jitsu
RyuCombat
was founded
by Iso Mataemon sometime
Yoshin
Ryu (楊
心 流)– SanDan Shintoyoshinkai
The deepest classical root of
Shintoyoshinkai Combat Jujutsu is the Yoshin
Ryu. There were two distinct Yoshin Ryuha:
Muira Yoshin or Yoshin Koryu and Akiyama
Yoshin Ryu, both founded in the Edo period.
Muira Yoshin Ryu was founded by Nakamura
Sakyodayu Yoshikuni. Yoshikuni studied Daiin or
Taiin Ryu Jujutsu under his father. He also
worked in a clinic in Bizen as an assistant to a
Chinese doctor. Later, he combined his
knowledge of Chinese medicine and his father’s
jujutsu to create the Muira Yoshin Ryu. Muira
Yoshin Ryu was absorbed into other jujutsu
Ryuha and no longer exists as its own style.
Akiyama Yoshin Ryu became known as the
“willow heart” or “willow spirit” school. Yoshin
Ryu is considered one of the original source
schools of modern jujutsu. It was founded by
Akiyama Shirobei Yoshitoki, a physician from
Nagasaki, sometime between 1651 - 1660.
Akiyama was said to have either traveled to
China or learned various martial techniques from
Chinese immigrants living in Japan. Not satisfied
with these martial skills Akiyama secluded
himself in Tenmangu Shrine in Tsukushi’s Dazaifu
to meditate. Legend has it that on a snowy day
he noticed how the willow trees at the shrine
gave way to heavy snow. Inspired by the willow’s
flexibility, Akiyama named his school Yoshin Ryu,
using the character “yo” (楊) as opposed to
“yanagi” (柳), which indicates the physical willow
tree. “Yo” (楊) has the correct philosophical
connotation, as it infers “flexibility.”
between 1810 -1832. Iso Mataemon studied
Yoshin ryu and Shin no Shindo Ryu from the ages
of 15 to 28. After receiving the “okugi” or secrets
of the school, he embarked on a “musha
shugyo,” a type of austerity training that could
include dueling, mountain seclusion or extended
stays at monastic temples. While traveling,
Mataemon was accosted by a number of bandits
(sometimes said to be 100 or more in accounts of
the legend.) He incapacitated his adversaries,
rather than killing them, using mostly “atemi,” or
striking, this incident caused him to redefine his
fighting methods. He stated that kumiuchi was
best for the battlefield, but atemi was best for
day to day life.
Iso Mataemon combined the Yoshin Ryu and Shin
no Shindo Ryu into Tenjin Shinyo Ryu and opened
a dojo in Edo. The Tenjin Shinyo Ryu became
extremely popular, evolving into various
branches. It’s best known being Kano Ryu which
would later become Kodokan Judo. Tenjin Shinyo
Ryu is noteworthy for having branch schools
headed by women at a time when this was
uncommon.
Classical Roots Summary
Classical Meaning
Jujutsu
Jujutsu (柔 術), a term first
used in the 17th century, is the
weaponless martial art of the Samurai. It
has been described as the, “soft”,
“gentle”, “pliable”, or “flexible” art . Mol
gives us a more accurate definition as a
“method of close combat, either
unarmed or employing minor weapons
that can be used in defensive or
offensive ways, to subdue one or more
unarmed or armed opponents.”
Starting as a battlefield art
where combatants were armored with
weapons at ready, jujutsu evolved with
Japan’s cultural climate into a martial art
focused on self-defense against an
unarmed aggressor wearing everyday
The classical roots of Shintoyoshinkai Combat
Jujutsu are found in the Yoshin Ryu, Shin no
Shindo Ryu, and Tenjin Shinyo Ryu. From early on
these arts were known for both atemi and for an
above average knowledge of anatomy, a
consequence of its physician founders.
clothing. As a battlefield art, senjo
kumiuchi or grappling in armor, the
techniques of the martial schools or ryu
emphasized grappling with an opponent
to throw him down and finish with a
weapon. Due to the relative peace of the
Edo period (1603-1867), seijo kumiuchi
Shin no Shindo Ryu (真 之 神 道 流)
evolved into heifuku kumiuchi, or
Shin no Shindo Ryu is the next classical root of
Shintoyoshinkai Combat jujutsu. It was founded
by Yamamoto Tamizaemon, a “Doshin,” a
policeman, at Osaka Castle during the latter half
of the eighteenth century. He selected 68
techniques from Yoshin Ryu’s 303 for the core of
his system. This system now only survives in one
of its branches, the Tenjin Shinyo Ryu.
grappling in ordinary clothes. This art
Tenjin Shinyo Ryu (天 神 真 楊 流)
The last classical root of Shintoyoshinkai Combat
Jujutsu is the Tenjin Shinyo Ryu. Tenjin Shinyo
was built around techniques for
grappling in street clothes, for striking,
and for disarming opponents. The roots
of Shinto Yoshin Kai Combat Jujutsu
begin in the Edo period and were
therefore considered heifuku kumiuchi.
Classical and
Modern Jujutsu
Background of the art
The Japanese fighting arts are often
Shinto Yoshin Koryu
Katsunosuke Matsuoka was born in Edo on the 26th of December, 1836.
He studied Muira Yoshin Ryu and Tenjin Shinyo Ryu jujutsu, as well as Hozoin Ryu
Sojutsu (Spear Arts), Hakushin Itto Ryu and Jikishinkage Ryu Kenjutsu (sword
arts). In 1864, four years before the Meiji Restoration, Matsuoka created Shinto
Yoshin Ryu (新 道 楊 心 流), meaning “New Willow Spirit School” combining the
remnants of both Yoshin Ryu (Muira Yoshin Ryu and Tenjin Shinyo Ryu) and the
various weapon schools in which he was proficient.
After being shot in the back in the battle of Toba-Fushimi, where he
fought for the Shogun against the forces loyal to the Meiji, Matsuoka escaped to
Ueno village. He took the name Ishijima from his wife’s family, who resided in
Ueno village. Matsuoka opened a dojo, with an adjacent bone setting clinic that
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provided financial stability. In 1884, he was given official permission to run his
medical clinic and in 1887 was officially pardoned by the Meiji government. It was
at this time that he established the Matsuoka Shindokan dojo, changing the
meaning of Shinto Yoshin Ryu from “New Willow Spirit School”(新 道 楊 心 流) to
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“Sacred Willow Spirit School” (神 道 揚 心 流) . The Matsuoka Shinodkan
became well known for the martial proficiency of its adherents. Matsuoka
Katsunosuke, one of the last personal body guards of the Tokugawa Shogun, died
in 1898.
Inose Motokichi became the 2nd headmaster of the main line of Shinto
Yoshin Ryu. With modern, Western weapons quickly diminishing the practicality
of classical weaponry of the koryu, martial techniques and methods were adapted
to suit Japan’s new climate of modernity. Under Inose’s guidance Shinto Yoshin
Ryu began to evolve with the times, taking on more of the newer Judo model and
abandoning the military/sogo bujutsu methods of old. Inose’s methods appear to
have worked incredibly well; dojo records indicate the large number of students
attending classes at the Matsuoka Shindokan.
Students of Shinto Yoshin Ryu also trained in nearby Shimotsuma at the
Genbukan dojo, under the direction of a licensed student of Motokichi named
Nakayama Tatsusaburo. Nakayama granted a Menkyo Kaiden (免 許 皆 伝), or full
teaching license, to Hironori Otsuka on June 1st, 1921. It is with Otsuka that we
come to the beginning of modern Shinto Yoshin Ryu.
divided into Koryu (古 流), or Classical,
and Gendai (現 代), or modern; Jujutsu
is no exception. Generally scholars and
historians set the dividing line at the
Meiji Restoration of 1868, with most of
the surviving Koryu belonging to the
relatively peaceful Edo era. Gendai arts
were therefore not for fighting on the
battlefield.1 There is further distinction
made between Bujutsu ( 武 術 ), or
Martial Arts, and Budo( 武 道 ), or
Martial Ways1. A very simplified way to
think of it is that Koryu/Gendai denotes
time and depth of tradition, whereas
Bujutsu/Budo can denote the intent of
training. Bujutsu is about fighting; budo
is about self-improvement, although not
everyone
would
distinction…
agree
with
this
Teacher vs Instructors
Principles of Blocking
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Categories of Blocks:
Rigid – bone to bone blocks
Penetration – Bone to muscle
blocks
Parry – soft deflective action
Methods of Blocking:
Block followed by a strike
Block and strike at same time
Block is the strike
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Levels of Blocks:
Martial arts instructors are everywhere. But when choosing a school in which to
train, I would recommend you seek out a “teacher” as opposed to just an “instructor.”
For the sake of clarification, instructors give directions, count to ten, tell you what to
do, when to do it and how long to do it. You can learn something from everyone to
be sure, but true teachers do more than just give instructions or demonstrate difficult
techniques. They change the way we think, act, speak, and perhaps ultimately, make
us better human beings in the process.
I, like many who have devoted the majority of their lives to the study of the martial
arts, have had many teachers. From those with whom I spent decades learning, to
those I trained with for several years, down to those I trained with only once or twice
at a seminar, all taught me something. From the simplest of techniques to the most
invaluable life skills, all contributed in some way to my growth and development in
the three important and integral aspects of the martial arts: These are the martial
arts, martial ways and martial sciences. Allow me to explain the differences.
Wrist, elbow, shoulder
Ankle, knee, hip
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Functions of Blocks:
Avoid injury
Interrupt flow
Inflict pain (cut the mind)
Redirect
Create openings
Prepare the counter
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Evolution of Blocks:
Strikes
Locks
Takedowns
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Tools of Blocking:
Hands, forearms, elbows, shoulders
Feet, shins, knees, thighs
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Classical Blocks:
Upper, Middle, Lower,
Practical Blocks:
• Martial Arts – Very simply defined, the “art” we do is fundamentally what
it is called, and what it looks like and how it is categorized such as hard, soft, circular,
linear, mostly kicking, a balance of hands and feet, weapon-based, grappling based
etc.
• Martial Ways – This is more important than the name or the appearance of
the art as this aspect emphasizes the importance of the often life changing values and
virtues of traditional martial arts. It is here that students are taught not only to orient
their moral compass but to live their lives as persons of good character, good
judgment and honor. This is where the code of ethics or life principles, are secreted.
Sadly for some students, these lessons (or ways) are unavailable to them or in other
cases taught by the teacher, but not learned by the student.
• Martial Science – Equally as important as the Martial Ways, it is this aspect
of the arts that governs the efficacy of any given system. This is where the laws or
principles are learned and applied. In other words, the “what makes it work?”
Knowing how to do something is good but understanding why it is done the way it is
and how it functions or fails is better.
If you want to learn techniques, study the martial arts. If you want to better
yourself, study the martial ways. If you want to learn the inner workings of the
techniques and the principles upon which they are based, you’ll need to study the
martial sciences. Only then does the training come full circle and the curriculum
becomes complete. The true warrior is a student of all three.
Three Principles of a Warrior
Principle 1: Never "Kill" a Warrior in
Training. Learners are expected to
complete a scenario even if hit, stabbed
or shot. As a trainer, tell them, "You're
not dead until I tell you you're dead!"
Don't give up, always win.
The Psychology of Combat
As a martial artist, an important aspect to
understand is the body's reactions to being
attacked. Interpersonal human aggression
creates a "toxic and corrosive" atmosphere in the
daily work of warriors everywhere. Our bodies
will respond in ways that we may not be able to
control but must understand nonetheless if we
are to competently handle a physical or lethal
threat. Automatic systems designed for
thoughtless survival kick into gear. Adrenaline is
released, digestive processes cease and even
bladder and sphincter control is lost. These are
things to prepare for and not be surprised by,
should they happen when you are defending
yourself.
The automatic systems in place are the
sympathetic (SNS) and parasympathetic
(PNS) nervous systems. The SNS arouses you
to action when necessary and the PNS
works to regain control and establish a
balance in your body. The snapping back of
your body from the arousal to an attempt at
normalcy can be a dangerous condition.
Napoleon said, "The moment of greatest
vulnerability is the instant immediately after
victory." It may not only be a physical
collapse but also a dangerous mental
collapse as well.
The reason for bringing this information to
the reader's attention is to emphasize the
importance of realistic and stressful training
which can create almost an "autopilot"
response to a physical or deadly threat. It is
also important not to allow your heart rate
to climb too much higher than 145 bpm.
Generally, your skill level and reaction times
begin to deteriorate when heart rates go
beyond 145 bpm.
There are possible perceptual distortions that
may occur during a physical or lethal force
encounter. As a martial artist, knowing the
potential physical reactions enable you to
effectively counter these distortions:
Perceptual Distortions in Combat, based on
percentage of the population
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85% Diminished sound
16% Intensified sounds
80% Tunnel vision
4% Automatic pilot ("scared
speechless")
72% Heightened visual clarity
65% Slow motion time
16% Fast motion time
7% Temporary paralysis
51% Memory loss for parts of the event
47% Memory loss for some of the
subject's actions
40% Dissociation (detachment)
26% Intrusive distracting thoughts
22% Memory distortions
Principle 2: Try to Never Send a Loser
off Your Training Site. Have your
participants go through a scenario as
many times as necessary in order to
have them succeed. Scenarios designed
to make the trainee look foolish or fail
just prove that the training designers
are incompetent.
Principle 3: As a Trainer, Never Talk
Trash about Your Students. Don't
ridicule or try to tell funny stories about
the last trainee who tried to complete
your scenario. Your role as a
trainer/leader is not only to pass along
knowledge but also to inspire. You
cannot do this when you are not
respected. If criticism is to be given,
give it in private. If praise is warranted,
do so publicly.
Although not considered to be a major
problem in martial arts, it is
nonetheless important to emphasize
that killing, when justified and
necessary, is not something to be
glorified or celebrated. It is just
something that is. Being forced to kill
another human being is not something
we do with a hatred of the crook or
glee at their demise. We just do it. We
must strive to dispassionately but
effectively protect others as well as
ourselves.
Mentality of Surviving Lethal Engagements
Encourage your learners not to worry over a 'bad' day of training. Fix the problem, correct
the deficiency, strive to improve and move on. The will to do the job of defending yourself is
sometimes enough to change a situation from one of having to use lethal force to something
less. The determination to perform the ultimate act may be perceived by the intended
recipient of your force and in itself be enough to deter their actions. If you've got that steeleyed certainty in your eyes, the bad guy may not wish to actually test your resolve. You are
the weapon; everything else is just a tool. Your resolve to succeed must include the
possibility of losing some blood. You can lose a half-gallon of blood and your body will
continue to mechanically function. Ceasing to fight before that much blood is lost is due to a
lack of will, not lack of hydraulics.
You need three very simple things in order to survive a lethal encounter; the right weapon,
the skill to use that weapon, and the mental decision to use that weapon, even if it means
that someone may die. This decision must be made well in advance of a time during the
confrontation with the deadly threat. At the time you are confronted with violence is not
the time to wonder whether or not you can respond with deadly force if necessary.
Giri ( Duty or Obligation )
Giri as defined above means our individual obligation. Before the passing of my
teacher, I used to fly him down every year for a big annual seminar. I asked him if he
would prefer a window or aisle seat on the plane and made sure the flight times suited
him whenever possible. I picked him up at the airport, always bowed when we first
made eye contact and carried his bags to the car. As soon as we got in the car I asked
him where he would prefer to eat, as he had a couple of local places he had been to
before and liked. When we arrived at the restaurant I waited until he selected his seat
before I took mine. He always ordered first and neither I nor my students ever took a
bite before he did. His glass was always full of his favorite beverage and if he stood up
to leave the table, I stood up along with my students. I made sure all of his needs were
met before I left him at his hotel to rest until dinner time. Over the course of his visits I
would ask for and receive a private lesson and would compensate him for his time.
When he spoke we stopped talking and listened attentively. I always tried to honor him
much the way a son should honor his father or mother. I always showed respect and
never called him anything other than Master Grose or sir. I always remembered his
birthdays, Christmas and Father’s Day. Although I was brought up to be courteous and
respectful to my elders and to demonstrate proper manners at all times, I didn’t
understand the idea of Giri until I was in the martial arts for many years. I had to be
taught it over time from older, wiser and more experienced individuals than myself.
Within the traditional dojo hierarchy,
there is a position known as a daisempai or as we might put it simply, the
“older brother.” This person has the
There is an old expression in the martial arts that goes “He looks but he cannot
responsibility of teaching the other
see.” To fully understand this statement we must understand the differences
students the history and traditions, but
between looking and seeing. Webster’s defines “look” as: “to direct the eyes
as much by the example he or she sets
toward.” Likewise Webster’s defines “see” as: “to understand.” It isn’t enough to
simply look in the direction of a technique. We must ask ourselves what is it that
as by the spoken or written word. As a
we are really seeing. What we endeavor to learn when we see a technique is not
young student I had many big brothers
merely what it looks like, but rather to comprehend what we are truly seeing in an
over the years to teach me proper
effort to discover the principle of the technique. When I teach and I notice one
etiquette and to insure I fully
student’s understanding of a new technique seems to be much better than other
understood my Giri. Some of the
students, I will have that student come out front to demonstrate his technique
lessons came in the way of a reverse
(from 4 different directions usually) and ask the other students to describe exactly
punch or a front kick had I failed to
what is it that they are observing. If a student responds with “Johnny is throwing a
comprehend a particular lesson quick
side kick.” I continue to ask each student to tell me everything they are seeing
enough. In the end it helped me set, I
right down to the smallest subtlety. By doing this we are “peeling away layers” like
hope, a proper example for my students
peeling an onion in an effort to uncover every minute but important detail. Finally,
in theory at least a student might respond with “Johnny chambers his knee to his
for how we treat our teachers. I hope
shoulder and pivots into the target as he locks out the kick aligning his heel, hip and
that in your school you will take every
shoulder in a straight line, all the while keeping his eyes on his target.” While it
opportunity to lead by proper example
may not go quite like that every time, that is definitely an example of attention to
and that respect is a two-way street. If
detail. The student has described in precise detail exactly what he was seeing and
you want to get it, you have to give it.
The Psychology of Combat
then interpreted it. Now he must ask himself the question: “Am I doing the kick
the same way Johnny is?” If the answer is no, then the student must understand
the differences and institute the necessary corrections. Over time he improves on
the technique and over the course of time, discovers the principle. When a student
no longer has to depend on his teacher to explain what is right and what is wrong
with a given technique, he is on his way to developing his “Sensei’s Eyes.”
Hanshi Steven J Roensch
International Training
During the month of August of 2012, American
Budokai International (ABI) representative and
Chief Instructor, Shihan Tomas Torok, met with
and trained our newest ABI members in Peru, on
the continent of South America. Sensei Roman
Mardonio Garcia Paredes (5th Dan), an executive
officer of the Peruvian Association of Okinawa
Karate, in the arts of Kobudo, in the South
American region, in the country of Peru, and his
son, Sensei Roman Anthony Garcia Chistama (3rd
Dan - Okinawan Karate Do) were officially
inducted as ABI international Representatives .
By the personal acknowledge and with the
approval of our Founder and Director, Hanshi
(Dr.) Steven J. Roensch (9th Dan), the Escuela De
Karate Okinawa was represent with the ABI
international organization certificate and
authorization to represent and instruct the style
of Shintoyoshinkai Combat Jiu-jitsu in the City of
Tarapoto, Peru.
During the visit to Peru, ABI received media
attention from the local Newspapers and TV
station because of ABI is recognized by the
International Bodyguard and Security Services
Association (IBSSA-USA), and it’s sport affiliation,
International Sport Federation (IBSSA-ISF) as a
mutually recognized training organization. We
are also happy to announce, that Sensei Garcia
will also cooperate and represent these two
divisions of this prestigious international
organization in Peru.
ABI is expanding internationally and forming the
basis of our belief, “Maintaining the traditional
standards of the Martial Arts”.
Diario Ahora Tarapoto August 1, 2012
Course of Jiu Jitsu School will be held in
Okinawa with Tomas Torok-USA 6th. Dan
"Jiu-jitsu is the" art of softness "is a classic
Japanese martial art or Koryu Budo covering a
wide variety of modern combat systems based on
the defense" without arms "of one or more
attackers both armed and unarmed," said the
President of the League of Karate Tarapoto,
appealing to the texts brought from USA, Sensei
6th. Dan Tomas Torok. The basic techniques
mainly include joint dislocations, and also hitting,
kicking, kneeing, elusive, pushes, throws,
takedowns, and bottlenecks.
Tarapoto, Peru
Tarapoto, known as the "City of Palms",
is a thriving commercial hub in
northern Peru, an hour by plane from
Lima, situated in the San Martín
Province of the San Martín Region,
located in the high jungle plateau to
the east of what is known as the selva
baja (low jungle) and it is the region's
largest city, which is linked to the
Upper Amazon and the historic city of
Yurimaguas.
Tarapoto is at an altitude of
approximately 356 meters above sea
level on the high jungle plateau, also
called the cloud forest. Founded in
1782 by Baltazar Martínez Jiménez de
Compagnon. Its beginnings date back
to the explorations of the Pocras and
Chancas (old cultures of the Ayacucho
region) who, when being conquered by
the Inca Empire, headed a revolution
led by the commander Ancohallo; a
revolt that, when defeated, forced their
tribal members to escape from terrible
Inca vengeance. Eventually settling
down in the valleys of the Mayo and
Cumbaza rivers in what is now the San
Martin department, they possibly
formed the town of Lamas, before
establishing a satellite in the valley of
the rivers Cumbaza and Shilcayo,
having as a central nucleus the
Suchiche Lagoon (dried up in the
colony). In this lagoon grew abundant
Taraputus palms, a name that the
Spanish bishop would later use when
founding the city in this area of hunters
and fishermen. Tarapoto has a
population of 63,484 (downtown) and
over 117,184 inhabitants with the
outlying Morales and Banda de Shilcayo
districts, according to the 2007 census.
These techniques originate in battle methods of the bushi (classic Japanese warriors), to deal with
other samurai warriors in armor (hence the emphasis on attack with locks, throws and chokes,
rather than encourage the use of punches and kicks ) these were developed over nearly two
millennia. Said.
The traditional jujitsu addition to unarmed defense, admits using other objects as defensive or
offensive weapons, such as the fan, parasol, ropes, coins and small arms and blunt cut as jutte or
trident, so kakushi buki (concealed weapons) and even kusarigama, ryofundo kusari or
bankokuchoki, which are more elaborate. Said. The sensei 8th. Dan Thomas Torok belongs to the
membership of the Association of IBSSA Okinawa. The speaker mentioned this curos issue these
days from 7:30 pm. At 9:30 pm., for all who want to learn self-defense. Also commented that give
a talk on bullying prevention, real and serious problem in schools, irrespective of the countries, the
size of establishments, cultural diversity, socio-economic level of students or educational unit of
the schools.
ABI Mission
American Budokai
International's mission is to
maintain the traditional
standards of the martial arts
and provide training of the
highest caliber to affiliate
instructors and practitioners
globally.
PAMAI
ABI Advisory Board
Shuri-ryu Karatedo/Okinawan Kobudo – O’Sensei Robert Bowles, 10th dan
Shintoyoshin-kai Jiu Jitsu – Hanshi Steven Roensch, 9th dan
Wado-ryu Karate – Hanshi John Suarez, 10th dan
Shorin-ryu Karate – Hanshi Moises Colon, 9th dan
Judo – Professor John Chambers, 10th dan
Kung Fu/Tai Qi/Qi Gong - Grandmaster Tom Turcotte
Mixed Martial Arts – Professor Rey Perez, 8th dan
Goju-ryu Karate – Renshi Don McIntosh, 5th dan
Iaido – Renshi Bob Elder, 5th dan
International Competition Coach – Kyoshi Donna Judge, 8th dan
Law Enforcement Liaison Officer –Dr. Paul Whitesell, 7th dan,
Commandant, Indiana State Police
Law Enforcement Liaison Officer – Captain George Sheridan, 8th dan,
Delaware County, Indiana Sherriff’s Dept.
Military Liaison Officer – LTC (R) James Jones, U.S. Army Special Forces, 5th
dan
Military Liaison Officer – LTC (R) Jason Rock, U.S. Special Operations, lst
dan
International Bodyguard & Security Services – Shihan Tamas Torok, 6th dan
The educational arm of ABI is
The Professional Association of
Martial Arts Instructors
(PAMAI), which for 30 years has
brought together martial artists
from all backgrounds for the
purpose of providing advanced
training for instructors and
school heads. The Annual
PAMAI Conference offers
instruction in a variety of
combative arts as well as
courses in leadership, teaching
methods, combat psychology,
martial science, exercise
physiology, public speaking,
Shiatsu, Traditional Chinese
Medicine and more.
Chief Instructors for
Shintoyoshinkai
Hanshi Steven Roensch, Kudan
Professor Rey Perez, Hachidan
Kyoshi George Sheridan,
Hachidan
Shihan Mike Hernandez,
Rokudan
ABI Affiliated Dojos
Shihan Tamas Torok, Rokudan
United States
Iron-Warrior Training Center, Hollywood, FL
The Martial Arts Center, Atlanta, GA
Fishhawk Martial Arts Academy, Lithia, FL
Jacksonville State University Judo/Jiu-jitsu Club, Jacksonville, FL
Miami Beach Martial Arts, Miami, FL
Park Avenue Martial Arts, Winter Park, FL
International
Representatives of ABI
Shihan Bernd Kittel, Rokudan Germany
Dr. Miklos Varga, Shichidan–
Hungary
Sensei Janos Laub, Sandan,
Hungary
Christian Karate Association of Dothan, Dothan , Al
North Georgia Karate Academy, Calhoun, GA
Sheridan’s Martial Arts Center, Muncie, IN
Columbia School of Karatedo, Columbia, SC
Thailand
TLM’s Fighting Chance Defensive Tactics, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Sensei Roman Garcia Paredes,
Rokudan– Peru
Sensei Roman Anthony Garcia
Christama, Sandan– Peru
Chief Instructor Jeff Moldovan,
TLM’s Fighting Chance
Defensive Tactics - Thailand
Peru
Escuela De Karate Okinawa, Tarapoto
Germany
K.C. Bushido, Radolfzell, GE
American Budokai International
Hungary
Tatami Centrum, Kecskemet, Hungary
6517 Lincoln Road
Bradenton Florida
34203
(941)525-3506
www.americanbudokaiinternational.com