2011 KoKoDo Jujutsu Seminar

This was our 3rd annual KoKoDo seminar with Irie Soke and

we had a blast this year as Soke taught detail after detail forcing

light bulbs to keep going off all day long!

There is no translation needed for most of what Soke does,

but it's fun to echo his teachings.

Seamark Shihan was in attendance this year again and was an

amazing example of how effective yet supple Jujutsu can be.

Soke had some new finishes this year which were painfully awesome.

The Dentokan was represented well by Robin Ramirez Shihan

who became a favorite of Irie Sensei's this trip. I am not sure

if that was a good thing for Robin, I know it wasn't for his wrists!

Who says getting choked can't be FUN!

We look forward to next years seminar on the beach as we host

the World KoKoDo Taikai September 20-22, 2012

More Dojo Photos

*Photographer: Jeremy Wright

Dojo Photo Shoot

The Dojo just underwent some construction

and got some new zebra tatami mats so we decided to

have a dojo photo shoot to show it off.

We live in the desert out here in the Antelope Valley

and are proud of our Joshua Trees!

This shot was taken not far from the Dojo

on the border between Palmdale & Lancaster, Ca.

Hardfist training at The Hidden Dojo

Our youngest son approves the new mats.

Come check us out!

*Thank you to our talented photographer: Jeremy Wright

KoKoDo Taikai Vancouver

The 2011 KoKoDo Taikai was held in beautiful

British Columbia this year!

Seamark Shihan went to great lengths to put on a memorable

event and he absolutely nailed it!

Thanks for all your hard work!

As usual the training was Epic and Irie Sensei shared ALOT!

This isn't even the entire group!

We had a great turn out in Vancouver.

This is my favorite picture from the trip, I saw this

awesome Moose Mountie and grabbed our

Dojo mascot for a quick photo right when Soke

was coming out of the gift shop so he just joined right in,

no questions asked!

KIBO: HOPE for Japan

The Shindenkan Dojo was privileged with the opportunity to aid

in the effort to get Japan back on their feet in the wake of the

record breaking earthquakes and devastating tsunami that have left

parts of Japan utterly crippled in the aftermath.

Nakamura Ryu students demonstrating Toyama Ryu kata.

Ruben Marquez put Xander through some serious pain

with 5 min straight of KoKoDo pain.

Austin and Josh put on an amazing show with their kihon demonstration.

Rare footage of Xander not being on the receiving end of technique.

KoKoDo San/Yondan Waza.

Blue Belt Test

The Shindenkan Dojo had it's largest Blue Belt test ever last night

and everyone did exceptionally well resulting in 8 new Blue Belts!

Congratulations Matt, Mike, Patti, Chris, Emilio, Diego, Adam & Meredith!

The Tokyo 5

Austin, Josh, Kamilla, Brittany & Ben make up the Tokyo 5.

A group of truly amazing martial artists who after years of training

came to the point where we just had to take them to Japan.

They had 3 objectives on their journey:

1. Have an amazing cultural experience.

Check.

2. Pass their Shodan Exam at the Hombu.

Check.

3. Present themselves well at the Annual Nakamura Ryu Taikai.

Check.