CALIFORNIA
Soke James Neiman - International Association of Professional Martial Artists President and Founder
Art: Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Location: Carmel, CA, USA
Contact: james.neiman@gmail.com
Ranks: Soke (Founder) Shugyo Aikijujutsu - 10th Dan, Grandmaster; International Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2013), USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2014, 2015), Masters Hall of Fame (2014), Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame Grandmaster (2015), World Head of Family Sokeship Council Spirit of Budo Award (2015).
I, Soke James Neiman, hereby certify that, via a signed document including all senior yudansha in our art,
the official nominal designation of the martial art originally named as Shugyo Aikido (修行 合気道) is now
renamed as Shugyo Aikijujutsu (修行 合気柔術).
This renaming reflects the consensus of the practicing yudansha and caretakers of the art,
whose names and signatures are below. The reasoning for the renaming is to reflect the current
historical context in which the names Aikido and Aikijujutsu are commonly understood in the
21st century. The art was originally named as Shugyo Aikido in the spirit of the early, undiluted
Aikido tradition established by Morihei Ueshiba, in which the practitioners combined extensive
prior experience in striking arts with techniques derived from an older form of Aikijujutsu. In
the years that passed, this historical context has largely disappeared, thereby creating
misunderstandings of the roots and philosophy associated with the name of Shugyo Aikido. This
renaming of Shugyo Aikido to Shugyo Aikijujutsu more accurately reflects the true nature of the
art we practice, and will serve to eliminate any further confusion within the 21st century global
martial arts community.
Sensei Elliot Ness: Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Location: Fremont, CA, USA
Contact: ecness@msn.com
Instructors: Soke James Neiman, Founder of Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Ranks: 3rd Dan Shugyo Aikijujutsu; 2nd Dan TaeKwonDo
Certifications: Shugyo Aikijujutsu Certified Master Self-Defense Instructor
Vaughn Banks: Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Location: Hayward, CA, USA
Contact: 1emailvon1@gmail.com
Instructors: Soke James Neiman, Founder of Shugyo Aikijujutsu;
Great Grandmaster Doc Fai Wong, Choy Li Fut; Master Mike Agoff, Hapkido
Traditional Aikido, Sensei Norm Heller
Ranks: 2nd Dan, Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Unranked in Tae Kwon Do, Choy Li Fut, Hapkido, Traditional Aikido
Certifications: Shugyo Aikijujutsu Certified Senior Self-Defense Instructor
Eric Chow: Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Location: Union City, CA, USA
Contact: 1emailvon1@gmail.com
Instructors: Soke James Neiman, Founder of Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Ranks: 2nd Dan Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Certifications: Shugyo Aikijujutsu Certified Senior Self-Defense Instructor
Brandon Lu: Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Location: Union City, CA, USA
Contact: 1emailvon1@gmail.com
Instructors: Soke James Neiman, Founder of Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Ranks: 1st Dan Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Certifications: Shugyo Aikijujutsu Certified Senior Self-Defense Instructor
Lahar Dalal: Shugyo Aikijujutsu
Location: Fremont, CA, USA
Contact: lahardalal@yahoo.com
Instructors: Soke James Neiman, Founder of Shugyo Aikido
Ranks: 1st Dan, Shugyo Aikijujutsu; 8 years Kung Fu
Certifications: Shugyo Aikijujutsu Certified Senior Self-Defense Instructor
Grandmaster Malia Dacascos Bernal
Art: Xiang Dai Kung Fu
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Contact: 408-390-0609
Ranks: 9th Dan, Founder of Xiang Dai Kung Fu
Senior Grandmaster Anthony Daniels
Art: Ji Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do
Location: 2852 Candleberry Way, Fairfield, CA, USA 94533
Contact: 707-999-1170
Ranks: 10th Dan, Founder of Ji Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do
BKJN Michael Yu
Art: Tae Kwon Do; Hapkido; Escrima
Location: Pleasanton, CA, USA
Contact: www.kicksusatkd.com ; 925-426-3787 ; mike@kicksusatkd.com
Ranks: 4th Dan, BKJN
Master Guro Jeff "Stickman" Finder
Art: Bay Area Serrada Escrima (B.A.S.E.)
Location: El Sobrante, California, USA
Contact: http://www.stickman-escrima.com/; http://escrima.blogspot.com/
Ranks: Black Belt (Sifu Thomas), Advanced Diploma (GM Cabales) 3rd Dan Ch'uan Fa (Sigung John K. Wong), Honorary Master Certificates (Decuerdas GM Arthur Gonzales, GM Anthony Davis)
Sifu Charlie Smith
Art: Kajukenbo
Location: Mountain View, California, USA
Contact: kmakau@comcast.net
Ranks: 6th Degree Black Belt (Sifu)
Lineage: Great Grand Master Charles H. Gaylord, Grand Master Pete Morales, Professor Brian Yoshii
Associations: Lifetime member of Golden Dragon Ohana, Kajukenbo Association of America
Awards: 2014 USA Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee
Master Michael Catura
Art: Taekwondo
Location: Fremont, California, USA
Contact: michaelcatura@hotmail.com ; (559) 301-3985
Ranks: 4th Degree Black Belt Taekwondo, 1st Degree Black Belt Kenpo, BKJN Jr. Master
Lineage: Bo and Jim Buhisan & Miguel Catura
Associations: Lifetime member of Golden Dragon Ohana, Kajukenbo Association of America
Awards: Great American Nationals (1998), Team International (2011)
Master Jerico Catura
Art: Taekwondo
Location: Fremont, California, USA
Contact: (408) 646-0766
Ranks: 4th Degree Black Belt Taekwondo, 1st Degree Black Belt Kenpo, BKJN Jr. Master
Lineage: Bo and Jim Buhisan & Miguel Catura
Associations: Lifetime member of Golden Dragon Ohana, Kajukenbo Association of America
Awards: Men’s NBL Forms World Champion (2004-2008)
Diego Cisneros
Art: San Soo Concepts
Location: California, USA
Contact: facebook.com/sansooconcepts; contempsansoo@gmail.com
Ranks: 8th degree black belt in San Soo. Founder of Cisneros Reality Based Combatives. Over 23 years of experience.
Professor Jimmy Willis
Art: Kajukenbo Original Method
Location: Fresno, California, USA
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.willis.71
Ranks: 8th Degree Black belt (Professor) in Kajukenbo.
Sifu Robin Rowe
Art: Kajukenbo
Location: Napa, California, USA
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/robin.of.america
Ranks: 5th Degree Black Belt
Soke Dr. Jorge B. Gonzalez
Art: Ken Zen Do; Reality Based Self Defense system
Location: USA Headquarters: 237 Deerock pl. San Diego, California, 92114; Mexico Headquarters: 234 callejon las palmas, Col. 20 de Noviembre, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Contact: kzd1soke@hotmail.com Phone No.: (619) 819-9189 ; kzd1soke@gmail.com Phone No.: 011-52-664-104-4006
Ranks: 10th Degree Black Belt
Sifu Mickey Lopez
Art: Kajukenbo
Location: San Ramon, California, USA
Contact: http://reach150.com/sobekick-emeryville/review/5201/mickey-lopez ; Raidwarriorfan@hotmail.com
Ranks: 5th Degree Black Belt
Master Greg Garcia
Art: Anamika Hybrid System (blended martial art); The Anamika system provides a framework for training in multiple styles of martial arts. Fundamentals of striking, grappling, and weapon arts are covered, with additional specialized training available through our network.
Location: Epic Martial Arts; not site-based, but primarily in the San Jose, CA area; email for training events.
Contact: gregdgarcia@gmail.com ; epicma@gmail.com ; Phone No.: 1-408-960-9746
Ranks: 6th Degree Black Belt ; Founder of Anamika Hybrid System ; Founder, Academy of Martial Philosophy
Awards: 2013 Honor Award, Martial Arts History Museum
FLORIDA
Guro Autrelle Holland - International Association of Professional Martial Artists Advisory Board Member
Art: Aikido; Kali; Women's Self-Defense
Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/iamnotadeejay
Ranks: Guro (Kali), Sensei (Aikido), Instructor (Women's Self-Defense)
NEVADA
Grandmaster William (Bill) Sills - International Association of Professional Martial Artists Advisory Board Member
Art: Kajukenbo
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/bill.sills
Ranks: 9th Dan, Grandmaster; International Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2013)
Master Joshua Jackson - International Association of Professional Martial Artists Advisory Board Member
Art: Qi Gong and Tai Chi
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.jackson.370515; 702-433-3874; 7thgenyang@cox.net
Ranks: International Qi Qong, Tai Chi Master
OHIO
Founder/Grandmaster Dr. Bob Yoder
Art: Tai Shu Do
Location: Grove City, Ohio, USA
Contact: http://www.taishudo.com/; 503-666-2333 ; bob_yoder@live.com
Ranks: 10th Dan Founder/Grandmaster Tai Shu Do (see website for listing of ranks and awards).
OREGON
Grandmaster Tim Spellman - International Association of Professional Martial Artists Advisory Board Member
Art: Kenpo Karate
Location: Gresham, OR, USA (Note: We will relocate next summer)
Contact: http://www.spellmankenpo.com/ ; 503-666-2333 ; spellmankenpo@yahoo.com
Ranks: Grandmaster, Kyudan (9th Degree Black Belt); International Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2013)
PENNSYLVANIA
Sho-Dai Soke “Mr. Mike” Andrus, Hon Hab Do ("Blending of the Arts")
Art: Hon Hab Do, “Blending of the Arts”, (incorporates American boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,
Small Circle Jiu Jitsu, Sanuces Ryu Jiu Jitsu, Kyusho, Universal Kempo)
Location: Jamison, PA, 18929 USA
Contact: E-mail: info@ustaysafe.com Phone: 215-370-1650 website: www.ustaysafe.com
Ranks: 6th Degree Black Belt, Hon Hab Do, 4th Degree Black Belt, Shorin Ryu,
3rd Degree Black Belt, Universal Kempo, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Okinawa Karate
PUERTO RICO
Shihan Daniel Cruz Santos
Art: Jibun Waza Kai Karate; Defenza Personal Para La Calle
Location: CARR 14 K68 H5 INT BO LA PLACITA SEC. QUENEPO CAYEY, PR 00736 PO BOX 2116 CAYEY, PR 00737
Contact: E-mail: DWAZA53@HOTMAIL.COM Phone: (787) 738-2259
Ranks: 6th Dan Jibun Waza Kai Karate
UTAH
Tommy Kirchhoff
Art: Fu Style Internal Martial Arts: Fu Style Tai Chi, Pa Kua Hsing Yi
Location: 3434 E. 7800 South, Salt Lake City, UT
Contact: www.FuTaiChi.com; 435-901-2546 ; tommy@FuTaiChi.com
Ranks: (TBC) Fu Style World Association, US President
VIRGINIA
Master Hank Minitrez, 5th Dan and Kukkiwon Certified Master of Tae Kwon Do
Art: Tae Kwon Do
Location: 3733 Fettler Park Dr, Dumfries, VA 22025 USA
Contact: Email: ndma@ninthdragonma.com Phone: (571) 931-6348
Ranks: Tae Kwon Do 5th Dan, Kukkiwon Certified Master