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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.

TAKAGI YOSHIN RYU (RAISING THE HEARTS TO HIGH TREES SCHOOL)

Hatsumi Soke is the 17th Grandmaster of this school also known as the bodyguard school , founded by a Buddhist monk, Uryu around the late 15th century and developed further in the middle of the next century by Takagi Oriemon Shigetoshi .