" Whatever the trials or dangers, even 'Hell under the upraised sword', remain calm and remember the doctrine imparted to you by your teacher."

Professor H.S. Okazaki

Sutemi (Sacrifice)

1. Simple Sutemi – kick one leg straight out from standing and fall back
2. Forward Roll – roll forward from standing and come to feet
3. Bayonet Roll – roll forward from standing and come to feet facing opposite direction
4. Back Roll – roll backwards over shoulder from kneeling and come up to feet
5. Back Fall – fall onto upper back, slap with both hands
6. Side Roll – roll sideways across shoulders
7. Face Fall – kick feet back to fall onto chest and front of thighs, slap with both hands
8. Side Fall – forward somersault into standard falling position
9. Straight Over – forward somersault onto upper back and ball of toes, slap with both hands
10. Twisting Side Fall – forward somersault landing in standard position on side opposite from leading hand

Yawara (Soft Techniques)

1. Katate Hazushi Ichi (First Single-Hand Escape): a prying escape from an outside wrist grip
2. Katate Hazushi Ni (Second Single-Hand Escape): a prying escape from an inside wrist grip
3. Ryote Hazushi (Double-Hand Escape): a prying escape from a double wrist grip
4. Morote Hazushi (Multiple-Hand Escape): a prying escape from two hands on one wrist
5. Momiji Hazushi (Red-Maple Escape): a prying escape from a front, two-handed choke
6. Ryoeri Hazushi (Double-Lapel Escape): a prying escape from a double-lapel grip
7. Yubi Tori Hazushi (Finger Hold Escape): a prying escape from a hold on the fingers
8. Yubi Tori (Finger Hold): a come-along hold on one finger
9. Moroyubi Tori (Multiple-Finger Hold): a come-along hold on the fingers
10. Katate Tori (Single-Hand Hold): break one wrist
11. Ryote Tori (Double-Hand Hold): break both wrists
12. Akushu Kote Tori (Greetings Wrist Hold): thumb hold taken from a handshake
13. Akushu Ude Tori (Greetings Arm Hold): an arm-bar taken from a handshake
14. Akushu Kotemaki Tori (Greeting Wrist-Wind Hold): a wrist hold taken from a handshake
15. Emon Tori (Chest Hold): break the hand from a chest push
16. Tekubi Tori Ichi (First Hand-Neck Hold): a hold taken from an outside wrist grip
17. Tekubi Tori Ni (Second Hand-Neck Hold): a hold taken from an inside wrist grip
18. Ryoeri Tori (Double-Lapel Hold): a hold taken from a double-lapel grip
19. Kubi Nuki Shime (Neck Withdraw Constriction): escape from a side head-lock and hold with a hammer-lock
20. Hagai Shime (Wing Constriction): a Full Nelson-like hold taken from a punch

Nage No Kata (Forms of Throwing) Yonenbu No Kata Excluded *

1. Deashi Harai (Advanced-foot Sweep): outside foot-sweep throw
2. Sesae Ashi (Support Foot): shin-stop throw
3. Okuri Harai (Sending Sweep): double foot sweep throw
4. Soto Gama (Outside Sickle): outside ankle-hook throw
5. Uchi Gama (Inside Sickle): inside ankle-hook throw
6. Soto Momo Harai (Outside Thigh Sweep): outside thigh-sweep throw
7. Uchi Momo Harai (Inside Thigh Sweep): inside thigh-sweep throw
8. Ogoshi (Major-Hip): cross-buttocks throw
9. Utsuri Goshi (Changing Hip): throw over leg from a countered Ogoshi*
10. Seoi Nage (Back-Carry Throw): throw with shoulder in armpit
11. Ushiro Goshi (Rear Hip): Counter Seoi Nage with left hand on hip*
12. Seoi Goshi (Back-Carry Hip): throw with elbow in armpit
13. Tsurikomi Goshi (Lift-Pull Hip): sleeve-tip throw
14. Harai Goshi (Sweep Hip): cross-loin thigh-sweep throw
15. Hane Goshi (Spring Hip): throw with a bent-knee sweep
16. Uki Otoshi (Floating Drop): dropping-circle throw*
17. Makikomi (Winding-Pulling): winding-drop throw
18. Kane Sute (Crab Throw): leg-scissors throw*
19. Tomoe Nage (Circle Throw): throw over shoulder with foot in stomach
20. Yama Arashi (Mountain Storm): block punch, break collar bone, throw to the rear, apply arm-bar and choke*


Shime No Kata (Constriction Forms)

1. Eri Gatame (Lapel Hold): throw and hold with pressure on neck, arm out
2. Kata Gatame (Shoulder Hold): throw and hold with pressure on neck, arm across
3. Juji Gatame (Cross Hold): throw and hold with body across chest
4. Shiho Gatame (Four-Corner Hold): counter Seoi Nage and hold with stomach over face (smother hold)
5. Sankaku Gatame (Three-Corner Hold): figure-4 leg choke from a countered Tomoe Nage
6. Ushiro Gatame (Rear Hold): parry a punch, takedown, and dislocate shoulders
7. Namijuji Jime (Normal-Cross Constriction): throw, grip lapels – fingers inside – and choke
8. Gyakujuji Jime (Reverse-Cross Constriction): throw, grip lapels – thumbs inside – and choke
9. Ichimonji Jime (Straight-Line Constriction): throw, grip lapels – long and short – and choke
10. Tsukkomi Jime (Thrust-Wind Constriction): throw and choke with alternating lapels
11. Hadaka Jime Ichi (First Naked Constriction): standing neck-break
12. Hadaka Jime Ni (Second Naked Constriction): counter Seoi Nage, choke with arm
13. Hadaka Jime San (Third Naked Constriction): counter Seoi Nage, apply figure-4 choke
14. Dakikuoi Jime (Embracing-Neck Constriction): head-lock throw, break neck
15. Osaegami Jime (Hair-Holding Constriction): throw and break neck
16. Koto Jime (Wrist Constriction): hold taken from a countered Juji Gatame
17. Tenada Jime (Hand-Blade Constriction): arm-bar taken from a countered Namijuji Jime
18. Do Jime (Body Constriction): leg-scissors on short ribs
19. Ashigarami Jime (Foot-Entanglement Constriction): grapevine leg-stretch from a countered Gyakujuji Jime
20. Ashinada Jime (Foot-Blade Constriction): throw and punish with pressure on calf
21. Ashiyubi Jime (Foot-Finger Constriction): throw and punish by twisting foot
22. Momo Jime (Thigh Constriction): counter Do Jime with a strike to thighs
23. Shikano Issoku Jime (Deer’s One-Foot Constriction): takedown and hold with leg-lock and hammer-lock
24. Shidare Fuji Jime (Hanging Wisteria Constriction): toe choke from a countered Tomoe Nage
25. Tatsumaki Jime (Standing-Winding Constriction): takedown and hold with a reverse arm-bar across leg

Oku No Kata (Advanced Forms)

1. Deashi Hayanada (Advanced-Foot Quick-Blade): throw Deashi Harai, hold to mat with leg over and bar arm
2. Ogoshi Hayanada (Major-Hip Quick-Blade): throw Ogoshi, hold to mat with both legs over and bar arm
3. Seoi Hayanada (Back-Carry Quick-Blade): throw Seoi Nage, hold to mat with both feet under and bar arm
4. Norimi (Riding-Body): counter Ogoshi, hold to mat and choke
5. Sumigaeshi (Corner-Counter): side-circle throw with feet on ankles
6. Mizukuguri (Underwater-Dive): block double ear slap, throw with hands on shins
7. Maeyamakage (Front-Mountain-Shadow): counter Seoi Nage, throw back to back
8. Komiri (Pulling-Enter): takedown, dislocate knee, leg split
9. Kotegaeshi (Wrist-Counter): arm-whip from a punch, bar arm
10. Sakanuki (Reverse-Draw): arm-whip from a stomach bump, bar arm
11. Gyakute Nage (Reverse-Hand Throw) counter Ogoshi, bar arm
12. Hon Tomoe (Basic Circle): throw with feet on hip, hold to mat, choke
13. Katate Tomoe (One-Hand Circle): side-circle throw with foot in stomach
14. Shigarami (Fist-Entanglement): block punch, break arm throw Seoi Nage
15. Gyakute Shigarami (Reverse-Hand Fist-Entanglement): takedown, hold to mat with leg
16. Kote Shigarami (Wrist Fist-Entanglement): block punch, figure-4 takedown, hold with flexed wrist, knee in armpit
17. Koguruma (Little-Wheel): counter Mizukuguri and bar arm
18. Tora Nage (Tiger Throw): three headlock throws, kick to T5
19. Tora Katsugi (Tiger Shouldering): throw back-to-back with obi around throat
20. Arashi Otoshi (Storm Drop): standing lapel choke, throw
21. Hiki Otoshi (Pulling Drop): throw Deashi Harai, hold with forearm in knee
22. Kine Katsugi (Mallet Shouldering): fire-man lift throw
23. Kin Katsugi (Testicle Shouldering): fire-man lift throw with groin strike
24. Kazaguruma (Wind-Wheel): takedown, turn over, break back
25. Jigoku Otoshi (Hell Drop): Kine Katsugi with helicopter spin

Jokyu Yawara (Advanced Yawara)Goshin Jutsu

1. Kataeri Hazushi (Single-Lapel Escape): rolling escape from a single-lapel grip
2. Katate Tori Ni (Second Single-Hand Hold): off a reach, break one wrist from above
3. Katate Tori San (Third Single-Hand Hold)
4. Katate Tori Yo (Fourth Single-Hand Hold): break one wrist from an inward twist
5. Emon Tori Ni (Second Chest Hold): break one wrist from a chest push
6. Kate Mune Tori (Single-Hand Chest Hold): Katate Tori take from a single-lapel grip after blocking a punch
7. Ude Tori (Arm Hold): across chest arm-bar taken from a reach
8. Genkotsu Ude Tori (First Arm Hold): from a punch, trap and break the arm with forearm
9. Ude Gyaku Ichi (First Arm Reverse): parry a punch, grip wrist and break with forearm
10. Ude Gyaku Ni (Second Arm Reverse): parry a punch, take down and hold with pressure on elbow
11. Ninin Kote Garami (Two-Man Wrist Entanglement): come-along hold on two people
12. Kataeri Tori (Single-Lapel Hold): wrist hold taken from a single-lapel grip
13. Kotemaki Tori (Wrist-Wind Hold): flexed-wrist hold taken from a reach
14. Ushiro Gyaku (Rear Reverse): bind shoulders from rear w/foot in back
15. Kote Shigarami Ichi (First Wrist Fist-Entanglement): take down and hold with a flexed wrist, knee in armpit
16. Kata Hagai (Single Wing): standing shoulder hold
17. Tekubi Shigarami (Hand-neck Fist-entanglement): figure-4 take down, hold with flexed wrist
18. Genkotsu Otoshi (First Drop): block double punch, head-butt, knee groin, throw to rear
19. Hon Gyaku (Basic Reverse): hammerlock come-along hold from an overhead attack
20. Ushiro Daki Nage (Ream Embracing Throw): escape from a rear bear-hug, arms pinned
21. Mae Daki Nage Ichi (First Front Embracing Throw): escape and throw from a front bear-hug, arms free
22. Mae Daki Nage Ni (Second Front Embracing Throw): escape and throw from a front bear-hug, arms pinned
23. Kata Garuma (Shoulder Wheel): standing reverse arm-bar
24. Hiki Otoshi Ichi (First Pulling Drop): take down, hold with leg-lock
25. Mae Osaegami Nage (Front Hair-Holding Throw): break arm and throw from a front hair pull
26. Ushiro Osaegami Nage (Rear Hair-holding Throw): break wrist and throw from a rear hair pull
27. Kesa Nage (Scarf Throw): parry a punch, throw Ogoshi to rear
28. Ashi Shigarami (Foot Entanglement): sliding leg take down

Kiai No Maki "Scroll of the Spirit Shout"

1. Waribashi Ori...break chopstick with paper

2. Karataki Wari...escape from Chinese torture sticks

3. Harage Ishiwari...break lava rock on abdomen

4. Shiraha Watari...Naked blade walk.

 Tessen No Maki...scroll of the iron fan

1. Katate Hazushi...escape from a wrist grip

2. Muni Tori... escape from a double lapel grip

3. Tomoe Mawari...defense against an overhead attack

4. Uchikomi Dome... block punch, throw backwards ogoshi

5. Katate Ori...take katate tori and strike

6. Katsura Wari...escape from a jump up smother hold

 Tanto No Maki...scroll of the knife

1. Hibara Hazushi...defense for a backhand slash

2. Katate Hazushi...defense for an overhand stab

3. Tsukkomi Hazushi...defense for a straight thrust

4. Ryote Dome...defense for an overhand stab

Daito No Maki...scroll of the long sword

1. Nukimi Dome...stop sword in scabbard

2. Shiraha Dori...take sword with a grip on blade

3. Suso Barai...defense for an ankle cut

Bo No Maki...scroll of the long staff

1. Hanbo Uchikomi Dori...hold taken from a choke with a stick

2. Roku Shaku Bo Furi...twirling art

3. Mune Gatame...escape from staff on chest hold

4. Shiho Gatame...escape from hold with 2 staffs

5. Ninin Shime...standing escape from 2 staffs

6. Furo Shime...standing escape from 2 staffs

7. Schichinin Shime...transportation of prisoners

Tanju No Maki...scroll of the gun

1. Me Hazushi...defense for gun held at face

2. Mune Hazushi...defense for gun held at chest

3. Hibara Hazushi...defense for gun held at side

4. Ushiro Hazushi ichi...defense for gun held at back of head

5. Ushiro Hazushi ni...defense for gun held at lower back

6. Mawari Hazushi...defense against 2 guns

Shinin No Maki "Scroll of the Spirit Person"

1. Isami Tasuki Nage

Courageous front shoulder (sleeve tie-up) throw

Diagonal throw from hip to opposite shoulder

2. Obi Hane Goshi

Belt springing hip [throw]

Hane Goshi with both hands on obi

3. Tsurikomi Taoshi

Ensnare/lift pull throw

Feinting throw

4. Momiji Nage

Red maple leaf [choke] [counter to] throw

Counter Tomoe Nage and strangle uke

5. Gyaku Hayanada

Reverse quickblade

Block blow, step over arm bar

6. Hiza Nage

Knee Throw

Strike knee with foot and throw

7. Osaekomi Gyakute Tori

Hold down arm-reverse hold [Counter pin & escape with an arm bar]

Counter with arm bar attempted counter to Eri Gatame

8. Kobushi Shime

Fist constriction

Shoulder butt to stomach, knuckles in knee bend

9. Kesa Hazushi

Scarf escape

Escape rear bear hug, apply knee bar

10. Kubi Shime Tomoe Gyakute

Neck constriction comma [throw] arm-reverse

Counter Momiji Nage, apply arm bar and choke

11. Ninin Nage

two person throw

Escape and subdue from two man pickup

12. Gyakute Gaeshi

reversed arm overturn

Throw three arm-whips, kick to short ribs

13. Hizaori Nage

knee break throw

Knee to stomach, foot to groin, short Tomoe Nage

14. Gyaku Hagai

reverse wing pinion

Double side shoulder lock, defense for strike to head

15. Ushiro Kannuki

behind locking-bar

Double rear arm lock and knee in spine (blow defense)

16. Mae Kannuki

front locking-bar

Double front armbar, fist to sternum

17. Hikitate Tori Shime

pull-hand hold constriction

Kneel, grasp wrist, arm bar, 3 steps, sweep, roll over

18. Ude Garami

arm entanglement

Force to mat on face, apply arm and leg locks

19. Ebi Shime

shrimp constriction

Shrimp choke using spine telescope art

20. Ushiro Ebi Shime

behind shrimp constriction

Sit on uke's back, legs under arms, pull head back

21. Ushiro Nage

rear throw

Rear throw. Grab collar, kick rear end, pull back

22. Gyaku Eri Shime

reverse lapel constriction

Quick strangle, both hands on same lapel

23. Shigarami Shime

entanglement constriction

Short-arm scissors

24. Ashi Kannuki

foot locking-bar

Indian death-lock. Throw on back, figure-4 on legs

25. Kesa Koroshi

scarf kill

Headbutt to solar plexus / sternum, follow through to mat / wall

26. Hando Shime

Half-way constriction

Side scissors, armbar, with added thumb choke

27. Ashi Gyaku

foot reverse

Corkscrew leg lock taken after Ashi Nada throw

28. Kabe Shime

Wall constriction

Standing Ichimonji Shime against wall, head on forearm

29. Ashi Karami Tori

foot capture hold

Break Ashikarami Jime, apply leg and hammerlock

30. Nidan Gaeshi

Second level turnover

Arm whip from stomach bump, kick side, Ebi Shime

31. Satsuma Shime

(Satsu – Buddha, Satsuma - perfect) choke

Kneel, grasp wrist, arm over neck, roll, perfect choke

32. Tataki Komi

beat enter

Double hashknife strike to back, surfboard hold

33. Ushiro Nage Tori

Behind throw hold

Throw Ushiro Nage, hold with one hand

34. Saru Shigarami

Monkey entanglement

Monkey art: Throw, toes to neck and armpit nerves

35. Sandan Gaeshi

Third level turnover

Three Tora Nages, three arm whips, any Ashi Gyaku

 

 

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Instruction Regarding the Practice of Judo
This section is commonly referred to
a the "Esoteric Principles"

The fundamental principle acquired through the practice of JuJitsu was elevated to a finer moral conception called "Judo", the way of gentleness. It may well be said then that the pnmary object of practicing Judo is perfection of character. And in order to perfect one's character, one must be grateful for the abundant blessings of heaven, earth and nature, as well as for the great love of parents. One must realize one's enormous debt to teachers and be ever mindful of one's indebtedness to the general public. As a member of a family, one's first duty is to be filial to parents, to be helpful, affectionate to brothers and sisters. As a member of a nation, one must be grateful for the protection which one derives as a citizen. One must guard against self-interest and foster the spirit of social services. One must be discreet in action, yet hold courage in high regard and strive to cultivate the powers of manhood. One must be gentle, modest, polite and resourceful, never eccentric, but striving always to practice moderation. One must realize that these constitute the secret of the practice of Judo.

Anyone who practices JuJitsu should neither be afraid of the strong or despise the weak. Nor should he act contrary to the strength of his enemy because of the art he has acquired. For example, when a boat is set afloat on the water, one man's strength is sufficient to move the boat back and forth. If, on the other hand, the boat is placed on dry land, the same man's strength is scarcely sufficient to move it. It is necessary therefore, that the weak should learn this fact with regard to the strong.

"THE BOUGH THAT BEAR MOST BEND LOWEST"

One should never forget the virtue of modesty as one attains proficiency in the art of judo. Make no relative importance between literary and military art. Within constant motion and change there is tranquillity, and within tranquillity there is motion and change. Remember always parental love and one's enormous indebtedness to teachers. Be grateful for the protection of Heaven and Earth. Be a good leader of younger men. To lead younger men well, would in the long run, mean to attain proficiency in the skill of judo.

Like a drawing in India ink of the whispering of the wind in the pines, the secrets of JuJitsu can only be suggested. It is only through personal experience that one can comprehend the mystic ecstasy of such secrets. It is said of Jujitsu that it would require ten years of practice in order to win victory over one's self and twenty years to win victory over others. A noted verse reads:

"FOR A LOTUS FLOWER TO FALL IS TO RISE TO THE SURFACE"

It is only by entering into the realm of open mindedness that one is able to acquire or master the secret art of selflessness and altruism, These are the secrets of Kodenkan into which I have the honor to initiate you.

Henry S, Okazaki
Judo Master and Owner of Kodenkan
Honolulu, Hawaii
May 5, 1939

Kodenkan, Hawaii U.S.A.

  All students will be taught on a "one-to-one" basis. The method of instruction will be in keeping with the ancient tradition of the Kodenkan which may be translated as "The school in which seniors transmit the tradition".

     This following translation describes the Kodenkan method of instruction: Senior students help teach junior students in the spirit which Professor H. S. Okazaki declared were inherent in the work Kokua, "To help one another".

                                                                                          Danzan-Ryu
While in Hilo, H. S. Okazaki mastered various Jujutsu techniques being taught  at the Yoshin- Ryu, Iwaga-Ryu and Kosogabe-Ryu schools. He then combined these  systems with Karate techniques from the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa) and the knife  techniques of the Phillipines to form the Danzan-Ryu school of Jujutsu. Danzan  are the kanji (Chinese characters) that denote the Hawaiian islands, thus  Danzan-Ryu is the Hawaiian school of Jujutsu. According to Sig Kufferath, one of  Okazaki's most influential instructors, Wo Chung, called Hawaii "Danzan", so  Okazaki dedicated part of the system to Chung's memory. Chung taught Okazaki  Mushi-Jutsu, which is the art of boxing withintent to kill, as Okazaki  translated it. In 1917, he also studied the Hawaiian secret killing art of Lua  under the tutelage of David Kainhee, a native Hawaiian. This training took place  in the district of Puna on the island of Hawaii. He also studied western boxing  and wrestling, and he learned dirk throwing from a Spaniard. Okazaki  incorporated all of these arts into his system.

In addition to the martial systems, Okazaki studied  all the resuscitation arts of Kappo and Seifukujutsu, the Japanese art of  physical adjustment and restoration. He was a firm believer that one of the  virtues of Jujutsu was its techniques of restoration from disabling  blows.

Professor Okazaki studied various arts including Namba-Shoshin Ryu, Tenshin-Shinyo Ryu, Yoshin Ryu, Kodokan Judo, Iwaga Ryu, Kosogabe Ryu, Ryukyu Karate Jutsu, etc. He returned to Japan in 1924 traveling from as far north at Morioka City to as far south as Kagoshima City, visiting more than 50 schools. He studied the "Okugi", considered the "very secret techniques." He eventually acquired six hundred and seventy-five techniques and earned a third rank (Dan) in Judo by its' founder Jigaro Kano. Professor Okazaki eventually returned to Hawaii and formed an eclectic system which he called "Kodenkan". This system included Judo, Jujitsu, Hawaiian Lua, Okinawan Karate, Chinese Kung Fu, and American Wrestling.

Breaking with tradition, Prof. Okazaki taught not only the Japanese, but any and all races.

     BOJUKA RYU was an eclectic martial art, organized on the 16th day of July, 1970 at Marina, California. It was comprised of the following disciplines.

      BO, refers to the boxing arts from China and the United States. JU, refers to the arts of Jujitsu, specifically Danzan Ryu Koden Kan Jujitsu, and was transmitted to each student in the manner in which its late founder Professor Seishiro Okazaki taught it. Master Okazaki was a Japanese of Samurai descent who founded Danzan Ryu (Hawaiian school) Jujitsu and was the first Japanese Master to accept non-Japanese students into this art. Dan Zan Ryu is currently known throughout the world also as Kodenkan Jujitsu.

Professor Okazaki also established the oldest martial arts organization in the United States, the American Jujitsu Institute which was organized in 1939, and was chartered in 1943 in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

     KA, refers to the Karate arts which derive techniques in a systematized fashion from the following RYU of styles. Hand arts come from Japanese Chito Ryu Karate and Chinese Kempo Karate. Kicking arts come from a combination of Chito Ryu Japanese Karate, Han Moo Kwan Tae Kwan Do and Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate). Blocking techniques stem from White Crane Kung Fu and Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Chinese arts). As you can see Bojuka Ryu is a (martial) military art which is a discipline and is considered both hard and soft. It is a progressive martial art in that techniques are constantly updated so that it is always in harmony with the needs of our modern world and its ever-changing environment. The art of Bojuka Ryu came into being in 1971 at which time the president of the American Jujitsu Institute, Sam Luke and the Vice-president Simeon Eli flew from Hawaii to Marina, California to observe the techniques of this art, and to make a determination as to its credibility as a new discipline of BUDO (Warrior Ways). Before leaving the school Simeon Eli promoted Sensei Eddie G. Stewart to the rank of Shihan, Master of the Art of Bojuka Ryu, above rank. Although authorized to wear the highest attainable belt from Japan, the red Masters belt, Shihan Stewart refused to do so and therefore wore his old Black Belt as a symbol of leadership without rank. In this martial art the highest possible rank was 7th Dan, and the rank could only be awarded after Shihan's death or if Shihan Stewart retired. Master Stewart was the first American to receive such a rank of honor.

Eddie G. Stewart                                                                            Robert Leisure

            Sensei R. Leisure and Sensei D. Wissler 1984

     The Inagokan Hall has much respect for Shihan Stewart. If not for his influence of diverse Martial Arts that were introduced at Fort Ord, in the Monterey Bay area of California we would not have had the privilege of these disciplines. These art forms were passed from Shihan Stewart to Sensei Robert Leisure to my Father to myself (Master Chad Wissler).

     Chad Wissler’s Martial Arts training began in the early 1980’s in the Art of Bojuka Ryu Karate. Firstly with Sensei Robert Leisure and then with his Father, Dennis L. Wissler. Chad Wissler Earned the Ranks of 9^th and 8^th Kyu in the Art of Bojuka Ryu. In 1987 his Fathers School made the transfer into the Art of Aibudo with the assistance of IKSA (Independent Karate Schools of America).

Sensei Chad Wissler & Sempai Mike Bodwell at the Aibudo Hombu

In October 1998, Chad Wissler, Aibudo Sempai, opened his own School of Aibudo after a time frame of five years of training with his Father. In the beginning the school was called the Golay Center Aibudo Dojo. Chad Wissler obtained the Rank of 2nd Dan while instructing at the Golay Center. The same place where he and his Father, Shihan Wissler, had started the Martial Journey in the Art of Bojuka Ryu Karate.

During his time at the Golay Center he met Mike Bodwell, a student of Bob Meserve, (Chow Lineage) and a Shodan in Chinese Kempo Karate.

     Bodwell put on a white belt and began training with Sensei (Chad) Wissler. Jim Curtsinger (4th Kyu Brown) a student of Shihan Wissler, and the founder of the Greenfield Aibudo Academy, was Chad’s Assistant during his training time at the Golay. Sensei Wissler closed the Golay Dojo in 2000, took his three remaining students with him and began training at his home in Cambridge City. The School name then was modified to “Grasshoppers Gakko of Aibudo”. “Grasshopper,” a nickname given to a younger Chad Wissler, by his Father. By fall of 2000, Chad had incorporated his School with Shihan’s at the Hombu Dojo. “Grasshopper Chapter,” in March 2009 opened its doors at 28 E. Front St. at the rear of the property of Chad Wissler. Chad Wissler resigned his Office as Soke-Dai in Aibudo in January 2010, due to conflicting ideas within the governing body and is now the Director of “The Neighborhood Karate and Judo Club”. The Clubs objectives are the teachings and Traditions of Kempo Karate and Kodenkan Danzan Ryu JuJitsu.

Chad Wissler designed the new “Club” Seal and named his curriculum Grasshopper House of Martial Arts or “Inagokan Bujitsu”.

     In February 2010 Chad Wissler was recognized by Master Travis Spoonamoore of the Chun Tu Do System as Master of the Martial Arts.

In March 2010, Master Chad Wissler was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame as

“Karate Master of the Year”.  

Mike Bodwell, one of his Original students, at the right side of his Teacher

and Sensei Doug Young Nidan assisting in the Club.

Sensei Doug Young Ni Dan

Sensei Mike Bodwell Yon Dan

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Niseishi

IAI

Shinto

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Tokumine-no-kun                              Soken nu Tonfa

Higanna no Sai                                                            Harai Kihon no Kama

Welcome to our Dojo and Martial Arts family. My personal goal is to provide each student with superior technical understanding, discipline and knowledge of the Martial Arts. Our instruction is based on the unionization of Kempo Karate and Jujitsu as a natural method or discipline of Harmony and Abilities. We are NOT a McDojo nor are we a MMA training Center. Traditional teaching and understanding of techniques allows the practioner in Randori/Kumite (Sparring) to be able to effectively defend oneself outside the Dojo. Our Club is a modest private School, but Hard Work and Dedication are a mainstay. Proper instruction and personal attention is key to Great Martial Arts. All students are taught on a "One on One" Basis. Adult and Youth Classes are not combined and train on different time frames, however on occasion both groups will come together for Examinations/Belt Testing in order to maintain the Ohana or Family.

The Dojo should always be a place for serious study of Martial Arts. When you enter any Dojo you should enter with a clean mind, and pay attention to all instruction given. All students must be on their best behavior at all times in the Dojo and help set a high standard of discipline. The higher ranked students are expected to set an example, while in the Dojo, for the lower grade students to follow. As a student you are expected to attend every class possible and make the most of each and every training session. You should always be loyal to your Dojo and your Sensei. The Kamiza is the highest point of honor in a Dojo. It is the upper seat or seat of honor in which proper Reishiki is reserved for the highest Dan holders. At no time while in a Dojo may a Karateka/Judo no shugyōsei (Judoka) stand with their back to the Kamiza while in the Kamiza area, nor at any time sit in the Kamiza area, unless specific instructions are given to the contrary. 

 Sensei Chad Wissler Director of the Neighboorhood Karate and Judo Club
 

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Top Kanji: Kempo, represents our Clubs Hand Arts as well as its ability to flow.

Left Kanji: JuJitsu, represents are Clubs Grappling Arts & Self Defence Arts, our Jujitsu Is Danzan Ryu Kodenkan JuJitsu Techniques, FreeStyle Wrestling and Kodokan Judo Applications.

Right Kanji: Karate, represents our Clubs Kicking and Liniar Striking Abilities. These include  Chito Ryu Karate,  Isshin Ryu Karate  and Tae Kwon Do.

Bottom Kanji: Kobudo, Ancient Warrior Way (Art of Weapons) represents our Clubs External Weapons:  Bo, Tonfa, Sai, Kama, Escrima(Hanbo), Etc.

Center Kanji: The Warrior (Bu),  The Practitioner while training in these Arts. 

Grasshopper Hall of Martial Arts   2010

Adult Training

" If one does not practice regularly,

                                     then do not face the enemy."

                   Professor Tanaka (Charles Kalani)

Youth Training

Kobudo ( Ancient Warrior Way )

Isshin-Ryu(一心流) is a style of Okinawan Karate founded by Tatsuo Shimabuku and named by him on 15 January 1956. Isshin-Ryū karate is a combination of Shorin-ryū Karate, Gojū-ryū Karate, and Kobudō.

Isshin Ryu translates as, "One Heart Method "  or  "One Heart Way"

The following Isshin Ryu Kobudo Kata and Bunkai are taught at the Neighborhood Karate and Judo Club

Tokumine-no-kun                              Soken nu Tonfa

Higanna no Sai                                                            Harai Kihon no Kama

Tokumine-no-kun 徳嶺の棍

     This kata was passed down from Kyan to Shimabuku. Kyan is said to have learned the kata from a direct student of Tokumine Peichin. According to the story, Tokumine Peichin was said to have been a teacher of Motobu Choki. Tokumine loved to drink liquor, and one day got into a drunken brawl in which he injured 20 to 30 constables to the point where they could not even stand up. For this he was exiled to Yaeyama Island. Kyan, wishing to learn the cudgel tradition of Tokumine, traveled to Yaeyama to seek out his instruction. Upon arriving, Kyan learned that Tokumine had already passed away, but had taught his kata to the old man who acted as the landlord of the place where Tokumine had lived. It was from the landlord that Kyan had actually learned this form. (Jahana, 1978)

Uezu Angi stated that Shimabuku studied this kata from Kyan, but later relearned it from Taira It is one possibility that Shimabuku studied Tokumine no Kon under Kyan, but later when re-modifying the kata to fit his vision of kobudo, may have been influenced by Taira's method of utilizing the bo. 

The Isshin Ryu concept of Seisan Kata is taught at the Neighborhood Karate and Judo Club

     Shimabuku disagreed with the twist punch theory.  In his opinion, faster was better as long as there was power.  He learned from shorin-ryu that punching from the hip, using a rising punch and hip rotation, gave one a stronger punch.  From goju-ryu, he found that by proper breathing he could bring out even greater energy. The basic isshin-ryu punching method included punching from the hip without a twist, but use a rising punch, and utilizing hip rotation and proper breathing.

Chito Ryu Karate

Dr. Chitose

Chito Ryu Showa

We who study karate-do
Must never forget the spirit of the samurai
With peace, perseverance and hard work
We are sure to reach our goals.

                         Dr. Chitose                                            Henry Slomanski                                     Wallace Reumann

Chitō-ryū (千唐流) is a style of karate founded by Tsuyoshi Chitose (千歳 剛直). The name of the style translates as: chi (千) - 1,000; tō (唐)- China; ryū (流) - style. Thus meaning "1,000 year old Chinese style." The character tō (唐) refers to the Tang Dynasty of China.

The style was officially founded in 1946.

Although generally classified as a Japanese karate style simply because Chitose formulated and founded Chitō-ryū principally while living in Kumamoto, Japan, some modern practitioners feel it is more properly categorized as an Okinawan style given that its roots and techniques are firmly grounded in and derived from traditional Okinawan Tōde.