Jinenkan Dojo

As soon as a full member of the Jinenkan passes the test for sandan, then he/she can apply to become an official Jinenkan Dojo Cho – making their dojo an official Jinenkan Dojo as well. The approval of Manaka Sensei & the other Jinenkan Dojo Cho has to be granted.

The official list of worldwide Jinenkan Dojo can be found on this page:

http://www.jinenkan.com/ennew/dojo.html

SHIBU DOJO

jissen kobudo training-groups

Jissen Kobudo training-groups or shibu dojo are “sub-dojo” connected with an official Jinenkan Dojo. The leader of the shibu dojo has either currently not reached the rank of sandan, or he/she has - but hasn't been made an official Dojo Cho (yet) by Sensei and the other Dojo Cho.

Leaders of a shibu dojo must be or become a full member of the Jinenkan-federation. They best train under the closest Jinenkan Dojo Cho (even if this person lives abroad) for guidance. It's also possible in some cases to train under the Honbu Dojo in Japan.

A shibu dojo is a very interesting option for those without a Jinenkan Dojo nearby. Try to visit the Jinenkan Dojo to train as often as possible, and find other interested people in your region to start a training-group. In this shibu dojo you can then thoroughly repeat what you've been taught at the official Jinenkan Dojo. If you can't find any other people – then train alone for the time being. If you can't travel to a Jinenkan Dojo for now, then there are plenty of dvd's & online opportunities to at least get you started. For those who are serious there's always a way, even if it's not very clear at the start.

Contact us if you're interested in founding a “kounryusui shibu dojo”. This is possible from the very beginning – white belt; there's no need to be an expert yet.