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The Shin Shin Tora Dojo was founded in 1995 by Tom Wakefield; a member of Bujinkan Japan, the dojo concentrates on traditional Japanese Kobudo as taught by Grand Master Masaaki Hatsumi.

The dojo is non political, curriculum based with "SEISHIN" (right spirit) as its main principal. The dojo has a comprehensive kyu grade syllabus to give students a strong foundation and teaches a variety of traditional weaponry such as Hanbo, Jo, Bo and bikenjutsu. We offer training opportunities whether for self protection, personal development, fitness or as a way of life.

GYOKKO RYU (JEWELED TIGER SCHOOL)

Hatsumi Soke is the 28th Grandmaster of this school, the kihon happo which forms the main foundation for all students training in the Bujinkan comes from the Gyokko ryu, and the school is believed to have started in the 15th Century by Sakagami Taro Kunishige.