Last Updated on Monday, 25 January 2010 20:12 Written by David Dow Monday, 25 January 2010 19:34
Program Instructors
Bujinkan
Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) Takamatsu Toshitsugu,(Formally Hisatsugu) was born on March 1, 1888 in Akashi,
Hyogo province Japan. Takamatsu was an amazing martial artist, and was the one
who first became Headmaster of the 9 Ryu-ha (traditions) that now make up the
Bujinkan. He spent his life perfecting his martial skills. He tested his skills
in real life confrontations across Japan and China. He was the last family member
to study the Ninpo traditions of Gyokushin Ryû, Togakure Ryû and
Kumogakure Ryû, having been taught by his grandfather Toda Shinryuken
Masamitsu, Masaaki (Formally Yoshiaki) Hatsumi was born on
December 2, 1931. He is the founder of the Bujinkan Dojo and current Head
master of the 9 Ryu-ha. He began his martial art studies under Takamatsu
Sensei at the age of 27. He synthesized these 9 classical traditions into
an art he now calls Budo Taijutsu. Previous to this studied judo, karate,
boxing, and various Koryu Bujutsu. Toshiro
Nagato Toshiro Nagato was born on November 15, 1947 in Akita Prefecture, Japan. Before
Studying under Soke Masaaki Hatsumi he was middleweight kickboxing champion
of Japan and Judo champion of Akita Prefecture. He also taught Judo in the US.
The Head Instructor and Dojochô is David Dow, Born October 1, 1968 in Michigan
USA. David Dow has been studying Budo Taijutsu for 20 yrs, 7 of which were in
Japan. After his first year of training in Japan he came back and founded the
University of Michigan Ninjutsu club. He was also a bodybuilder having competed
in the Mr. Tokyo Class Divisionals. David returns yearly to train in Japan with
Hatsumi Sensei and Nagato Sensei. David is also a Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu. Sophia Dow Danny Peterson
Muay Thai
Budo Taijutsu 武道体術
The Masters
10th Dan Kûyo
Happo Biken
He is currently ranked Jûdan Fûgyo Happo Biken (15th Dan).
Head Instructor
2nd Dan
Co-owner South bay Budokan
Yoga Program Director
Sophia is a 2nd Dan in the Bujinkan and has been training for the past
7 years diligently. Sophia also trains in Muay Thai. She is very talented
with bladed weapons especially the sword, her dojo nickname is "Blade".
Sophia is in charge of our Yoga program.Also Check out our school's Blackbelts Muay
Thai
Danny is a Level III Muay Thai Instructor under Ajarn Surachai "Chai" Sirisute,
who is the founder of the Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A. (TBA-USA), the
oldest and largest Muay Thai organization in the United States, founded in 1968.
Danny started training in the martial arts under Dan Inosanto training in a
blend of Kali, Muay Thai, Savate and grappling. Danny wanted to concentrate
on one art and establish a good foundation to build upon. He chose Muay thai
because of it's power, simplicity and conditioning. He has been training in
this art for 7 years. He also has experience in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Vale Tudo,
CSW, and Arnis Escrima
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