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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.

GRANDMASTER

GRANDMASTER MASAAKI HATSUMI

Dr Masaaki Hatsumi, Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu and eight other Ryuha as outlined below travelled across Japan every weekend in the 1950’s to 60’s for 15 years to train and learn the ways of Japan elusive, mysterious ninja from its last Grandmaster, Toshitsugu Takamatsu.
Through Hatsumi Soke generosity these teachings were shared with the world through his organisation, the Bujinkan.

33rd GRANDMASTER TOSHITSUGU TAKAMATSU

Takamatsu Sensei was a warrior in the old tradition, 33rd Grandmaster of the Togakure Ryu, he passed all nine schools to his student Massaki Hatsumi, and Takamatsu sensei was the last ninja to have used his skills in real life and death situations.