Nocatee, Florida - Yoshin Dojo

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Tradition Japanese Jujutsu and Related Martial Arts

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Yoshin Dojo-Florida
Hontai Yoshin Ryu classes in Austin Park (Nocatee), Florida
Nidan/Instructor Jose Herrera

Member school of Yoshin Dojo, Hombu Dojo, Hamilton, NJ, which is headed by Fabian Sensei. "Stephen Fabian Sensei has been involved in the Asian martial arts for many years. Dr. Fabian lives in New Jersey and trains in classical Hontai Yoshin Ryu, a ryu that specializes in jujutsu and the study of classical weaponry. He lived for several years in Japan and is a direct disciple of the 18th generation Headmaster of the Hontai Yoshin Ryu. Fabian Sensei received a high-level teaching certification in Hontai Yoshin Ryu. He is believed to be the first American ever licensed to teach this ancient ryu in the U.S. Dr. Fabian also has studied Toyama Ryu iaido. In November 1989, he became the Toyama Ryu Iaido All-Japan Champion in the Men's Shodan/Nidan Division. Fabian Sensei is a Division Director in the SMAA Traditional Jujutsu Division. His current SMAA title/rank is jujutsu Shihan/7th dan and iaido Fuku-Shihan/4th dan.
Fabian Sensei received a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from the University of Illinois and has received the following academic honors: Fulbright Scholar (Brazil 1982-3), Phi Beta Kappa, and Magna Cum Laude. He is also author of "Clearing Away Clouds: Nine Lessons for Life from the Martial Arts," in which he shares insights gained from many years of practicing traditional Asian martial arts. At this time, teachers of bona fide jujutsu, like Dr. Fabian, are surprisingly difficult to find outside of Japan."

Also member (Shodan) Jujutsu Division of Shudokan Martial Arts Association of America, . To support longtime teachers of Japanese budo and their students, rank and teacher certification is available. Fully qualified members of the SMAA can earn kyu, dan, and teaching certificates. At the same time, rank requirements are strictly regulated assuring that rank cannot be purchased or illegitimately obtained. This serves to insure that you will not be embarrassed by another SMAA teacher's lack of competence or integrity.

Nidan in Nisei Bujutsu Federation of America, Hombu Dojo, Jacksonville, Fl, under Harris Warren Soke / Founder - Nisei Bujutsu (Traditional Japanese Ju-Jutsu), Menkyo Kaiden Shihan / 8th Dan Black Belt Master - Yoshitsune Ju-Jutsu, Menkyo Kaiden Shihan / 8th Dan Black Belt Master - Taizan-Ryu Goshin-Jutsu, Shihan / 7th Degree Black Belt Master - Hakkoryu Ju-Jutsu, 8 Time World Master's Hall of Fame Inductee (WHFSC) - Martial Arts and Ju-Jutsu, Over 43 years experience practicing, instructing and directing Prevention Awareness & Self-defense Educational Programs worldwide, Holder of Black Belt ranks in Judo, Aiki-Jutsu, Karate, JuJutsu and Kobu Jutsu (weaponry), International Defensive Tactics Instructor, Martial Arts choreography and demonstrations worldwide. Paramount Pictures Production (movie cast extra : THE TRUMAN SHOW / Jim Carrey. 8 Time World Head Of Family Sokeship Council Hall of Fame: GrandMaster Awards, 1995 - 2010, National Award for Outstanding Young Men of America, International Award for Who's Who In Martial Arts Elite, Chairman; Martial Arts Association of California (M.A.A.C.), International Award for Who's Who in Karate, Board Of Directors; International Federation of Ju-Jutsuans (IFOJJ), IFOJJ Regional Director - Florida, Federation of Unified Martial Artist (F.U.M.A.), Director, Board Of Directors (BOD); United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) Life-time Member, Sexual Assault Advisory Council Member (Mayor Appointed), Jacksonville, FL 2003 - 2010, Duval & Clay County Jailed Juvenile Advisory Committee, Jacksonville, FL 2003 - Present

Purble belt under O'Sensei Felix Vasquez, Koga Ryu Ninjutsu

Blue belt under Prof. Ricardo Almeida.
"Ricardo Almeida is the first student to ever be awarded a Black Belt by legendary Gracie family member Renzo Gracie. A 3rd Degree Black Belt, Ricardo is a member of the Renzo Gracie Competition Team, which is one of the most accomplished Jiu Jitsu Schools in the world. Prior to moving to the United States, Ricardo has attained 4 National Titles and a Pan Am Gold medal. Ricardo is also a Silver Medalist at the ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championships, and veteran of Mixed Martial Arts Events such as Pride FC and the notorious Ultimate Fighting Championship, being awarded the Submission of the Event at UFC 35 in Las Vegas, Nevada."

USMC - Honorable Discharge Sgt. E-5

Retired Police Detective 2009 - Hamilton NJ

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