SHINBUKAN SOGOBUDO DOJO
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

 
Tanto Jutsu Shokyu Course
The Shinbukan will offer the Shokyu course for
Tanto Jutsu starting Monday June 7.  The course will start
with short sword and evolve to tanto.
 
HABITAT for HUMANITY PROJECT
Saturday June 12
8:00AM - 1:00PM
Anyone 14yrs and older is invited to attend
this worthwhile project.  If you plan to participate, please
arrive at the Shinbukan at 7:30AM on Sat. June 12.
We will travel as a carpool to the site.  You are welcome
to bring a hammer and nail pouch.  We will be building walls.
Many thanks to Melanie Anderson for organizing this project
 
 
Next Rank Assessment July 2010
The 4th rank assessment of 2010 is
scheduled for Monday, July 26 and Tuesday, July 27

Monday, July 26th
4:30-5:25 PM Children Intermediate (blue-purple)
6:45-8:45 PM Adult & Teen (green-black)

Tuesday, July 27th
 4:30-5:20 PM Children Beginner-Novice (white-gold)
5:30-6:45 PM Children Advanced (brown & black)
7:00-8:00 PM Adult (white-blue)
 

 
 
Completed Events q
 
Shinbukan Adults Advanced to Black Belt March 2010
Mitch Ciccarone - Shodan
David Ball- Shodan
Michael Warner - Shodan
Daniel Chapanar - Shodan
Congratulations Gentlemen...We are all very proud of you!!
 
SAI JUTSU SHOKYU COURSE
Testing will be Monday, April 26th & May 3rd 6:30PM
Starting Monday January 4th, the Shinbukan is offering
a rare opportunity for individuals to earn a Shokyu grade in
classical Sai Jutsu.  This course is in compliance with the standards
of the International Sogobudo Federation and the International
Bukijutsu Federation.  Participants will have the opportunity to learn
the proper and authentic tactical methods for the first level of Sai
training.  The Shokyu Examination will given at the end of the course.
 
Monday December 28th: 6:00-8:30PM  Keiko Osame
Last Training Event of the Year: Great Workout and Traditional in Sogo Dojo

Tuesday, December 29th: 7:00-midnight  12th Annual Music Jamm
An Amazing Showcase of Local Talent, Great Music and Great Family Fun

Saturday, January 2nd 2009:  12-5 PM   O-Soji (Dojo Cleansing)
This Traditional Sogo Dojo Event Involves a Shared Contribution of
Dojo Member Effort to Cleanse & Purify the Dojo for a Spartan
Start to the Year 2010

These are annual Shinbukan events for all members of our community. 
Please plan to attend any or all of these during the Holidays. 

 
Martial Tactical Training

A one day, two hour, hands-on introduction to reality based professional personal protection training designed for private citizens. Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of armed and unarmed tactical solutions geared towards the controlling of personal assaults. Tactics and techniques covered will include applications of recommended modern daily carry items and their unarmed equivalents. These modern protection technologies are taught to Military and Law Enforcement Officers and are now available to the general public only through this specialized training seminar. This is a must attend event for everyone with a CCW in Ohio. Note: do not confuse or compare this elite type of training with common self-defense or martial "arts" methods.

WHEN: Sunday September 27th, 2009. Starts at 1:30 PM. ARRIVE EARLY.

WHERE: Shinbukan Center for the Martial Arts, 4201 Hills & Dales Ave in the Suburban Square plaza Phone 330-730-7221.

WHO: This training seminar is open to anyone ages 14 & older. No experience necessary. Ideal for Women, Men, Senior Citizens, Law Enforcement, Military & Security personnel. Martial arts instructors strongly encouraged to participate.

WEAR: Loose, comfortable, clean daily clothing, BDU’s or duty unform.

FEE: $45.00 per person advanced registration. $50.00 at the door. ISBF members $40.00. LEO / Military discount at the door.

REGISTRATION: Advance registration please. Call Dr. Dunphy at 330-730-7221 to register in advance.

INSTRUCTORS: John Viol - 42 year career Martial Tactical veteran instructor. Mr. Viol is a combat trainer and consultant for members of elite military, law enforcement and executive protection services. Additional technical expertise will be provided by renown firearms expert and instructor Brian Pinkerton. Visit http://www.seishinkan.com for additional information.

 
 
 
Advanced Firearms Training
 Saturday August 22nd, a full-day Advancd Firearms Training
Course will be offered to Shinbukan students who have a CCW.

Instructor:  Kevin Davis
Director of Advanced Tactical Training, Inc.

Cost: $100 per person payable to Kevin Davis
See Dr. Dunphy for details

 
 
 
 
Shinbukan Students Advanced to Black Belt August 2009
Augustin Lanshe - Nidan
David Kidd - Shodan
Annette Marsolais - Shodan
Augustin Lanshe - Nidan
 
Special Holiday Events
Monday December 29th: 6:00-8:30PM  Keiko Osame
Last Training Event of the Year: Great Workout and Traditional in Sogo Dojo

Tuesday, December 30th: 7:00-midnight  11th Annual Music Jamm
An Amazing Showcase of Local Talent, Great Music and Great Family Fun

Thursday, January 1st 2009:  1-5 PM   O-Soji (Dojo Cleansing)
This Traditional Sogo Dojo Event Involves a Shared Contribution of
Dojo Member Effort to Cleanse & Purify the Dojo for a Spartan
Start to the Year 2009

These are annual Shinbukan events for all members of our community. 
Please plan to attend any or all of these during the Holidays. 
 

 
Shinbukan Students Advanced to Black Belt August 2009
Alex Lanshe - Sandan
Melanie Anderson - Nidan
Jeffrey Kostich (Junior Level 6)
Dylan Harris (Junior Level 4)
Rachel Brown (Junior Level 4)
Garritt Stephens (Junior Level 3)
Emily Nelson (Junior Level 2)
Jonathan Kahler (Junior Level 2)
 
Shinbukan Members Receive Tactical Firearms Training: Oct 2008

Congratulations to the following members of the dojo for completing 4 sessions (32 hour) training program with Officer Kevin Davis in firearms tactics ending on October 11, 2008.  This included handgun safety, legal aspects of firearms usage, air-soft tactical training, live-fire accuracy and tactical training, concealed draw & fire and some specialized scenario training.  Course completion also included certification for Ohio CCW application.  Those completing the course: Mr. Begue, Ms. Lewis, Mike Welday, David Kidd, David Ball, Alex Lanshe, Gina Fortunato-Begue, Annette Marsolais, Gary Masucci, Nick LaBasi, Greg Royse and Dr. Dunphy.  Officer Davis is the tactical firearms training officer for the Akron Police Department and S.W.A.T.team and is involved in training federal air marshals and others involved in professional personal protection tactics.

 
Shinbukan Members Earn Black Belt Grades: August 2008
Brock Sandrock - Nidan
Daniel Krajci - Nidan
Kyle Whiddon - Nidan