Yume Dojo

Shizenryu Jutsu

Glendale, Arizona

Arts of Shizenryu Jutsu:

Kempo Curriculum:

• Hawaiian Kempo

• Okinawan Kempo

• Japanese Kempo

• American Kenpo

Jujutsu Curriculum:

• Japanese Jujutsu

• Hawaiian Jujutsu

• Okinawan Jutsu

• Chin Na

New Waza (Groundwork) Curriculum:

• Sambo

Welcome to the Yume Dojo

Biography Page.

Through the years, there has been many influences who have helped shaped the development and the maturation of the Sensei's of Yume Dojo. These great Sensei represent the ROOTS of Yume Dojo. Sadly, many of these Sensei have passed on, but it is the goal of Yume Dojo not their teachings die out. Yume Dojo is dedicated to keeping alive and spreading the art or aspects of the arts that these great men passed down. Here is a short biography of some of these people who have been such big influences to Yume Dojo.

Kuniba, Shogo Sensei was a complete Martial Artist. As a young man, Kuniba Sensei trained in Aikido, Judo and Kenjutsu. He also studied Kobudo with famous Okinawan Tara Shinken and Shorin Ryu with Nagamine, Shoshin. Kuniba, Shogo Sensei was too young to takeover the Seishin Kan dojo when his father passed away. Good friend Hayashi, Teruo Sensei took over the daily operations of the dojo while the young Kuniba continued his training in other arts. Eventually Kuniba Sensei took over the dojo and started adding elements of his other training. The students did not want these outside influences in the dojo, so Kuniba Sensei looked to the United States to spread his art. He created Goshin Budo Jujutsu (Goshindo) which comprised elements of his Judo, Aikido and Jujutsu training. He also taught Kuniba Ha Shitoryu here in the states, but continued to teach Motobu Ha Shitoryu in Japan.  Kuniba Soke trained Soke John Simmons and is our link to his art. Yume Dojo’s art of Torite Jutsu evolves from Kuniba Ha Shitoryu and Goshin Budo Jujutsu.

Hayashi, Teruo Sensei studied Shitoryu Karate from Kuniba, Kosei Sensei, Mabuni Sensei and Motobu Sensei. He also was a Black belt in Judo and studied Ryueryu Okinawan Karate. Soke Hayashi also studied Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu with O'Sensei Shoshin Nagamine.  He received a menkyokaiden from Taira Shinken and continued his study of Kobujutsu with under Nakaima, Kenchu.  He is the founder of Kenshin ryu Kobudo. Soke Haysahi ran the Seishin Kai dojo after the passing of Kosei Kuniba Sensei. He left and created Hayshi Ha Shitoryu, which is his own interpretation of Motobu Ha Shitoryu. Soke is known for his dynamic Katas, and his interpretation of Kata, Bunkai, and his strong Ippon Kumite and Kumite Waza. Yume Dojo’s Okinawan katas are mainly Hayashi Ha and Kuniba Ha Shitoryu. The Ippons we practice are all from Soke. Hayashi. Soke trained Soke John Simmons which is our link to his art.

 Soke John Simmons has studied the Martial arts for over 40 years and has trained with some of the greatest Okinawan Masters. His first Sensei was O’Sensei Robert Trias, in the Art of Shuri Ryu Karate. Soke then moved on to Kuniba, Shogo Soke on 2 separate occasions. From Soke Kuniba, Soke Simmons received Sai, an Tonfa and Iaido. He also trained with Hayashi, Teruo Soke in Kenshin Ryu Kobudo and Shitoryu Karate. Of the Kenshinryu Kobudo, Soke Simmons learned several bo kata, 2 Sai kata, 1 Tonfa kata, as well as Shitoryu and Goshin Budo Jujutsu. Soke Simmons also studied with  Kise, Fusei Soke.  Pictured here is  Soke Simmons with Grandmaster Kise in the 80's. Soke Simmons learned a great deal of his Kobudo from Grandmaster Kise, From Soke Fusei Kise aside from studying Kenshin Kan Shorinryu, Soke Simmons also learned two kama kata, nitan bo, nunchaku, Tonfa, jo, 2 Sai kata, eaku,and also trained with noted Okinawan Shihan Shiroma, Jiro. Soke Simmons shared his art with us and is responsible for teaching us Shitoryu/Shuriryu Karate, Torite Jutsu and Goshin Budo Jujutsu. Soke also shared much Kobudo as well.

Professor Kimo Ferreira was a student of Professor Walter Godin in  Kempo Karate. Professor Kimo has trained with many of the great Masters in Hawaii and is a great historian as well. He is noted for his interpretation of Kempo, which he calls Kempo Jutsu. Professor Kimo travels to Japan often with wife Kiko and is the sponsor for Motobu, Chosei Soke of Motoburyu Kempo and Motoburyu Udonde in this country. Professor Kimo is a great link between his Hawaiian Kempo Jutsu and Motobu’s Okinawan Kempo. Professor Kimo has been a great influence in not only the techniques of Yume Dojo but has shared much history and culture of Hawaii as well.

Grandmaster Eugene Sedeno is a living legend in the Hawaiian Martial Arts. As a young man Professor Sedeno trained with Professor Walter Godin in Kempo, a combination of Professor Chow’s Kempo and Sijo Emperados Kajukembo. Professor Godin trained under Professor Chow and Joe Emperado, Sijo Adrian Emperado’s brother. Grandmaster trained with many different people in Hawaii, Bother Abe Kamahoahoa, Grandmaster Ralph Castro, and Grandmaster Rick Allemany. Grandmaster has trained in the arts of Kajukembo, Shaolin Kempo and Okinawan Kobudo. Grandmaster Sedeno been a big help to Yume Dojo and shares much of the Hawaiian History with the dojo. He has also shared techniques and presented us with Mountain Meets River. 

Soke Moses Powell was a student of Professor Florencio    Vistacion of Vee Arnis Jitsu. Professor Powell also trained in Aikido. He is the creator of Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu, which is known for its rolling breaks and combination locking. Professor Powell adapted his training for the streets, which was necessary living in the Bronx in New York. Professor placed heavy emphasis on striking ”stun em before you lock em” and other principles of “touch and go” and “take something with you when you go”.  Soke Powell has been a major influence on the development of Shizenryu Jutsu. The principles and concepts of Sanuces Ryu are heavily embedded in the curriculum of Yume Dojo.

Professor Wally Jay is probably the most senior Jujutsu practitioner in the United States. He created Small Circle Jujutsu and is world renowned for his Jujutsu and is a true pioneer in the Martial Arts. Professor Jay studied with Professor Henry Okazaki (pictured here) and Judo champ Pedro Gomez. Professor Jay is known especially for his finger locks and chokes. We have had the great honor and pleasure to have trained with him, and have had some one on one training with him. Shizenryu has included the principles and concepts of Small Circle Jujutsu as well as some techniques. Small Circle Jujutsu principles are applied to all techniques within Shizenryu Jutsu like fulcrum-lever-base and focus to the smallest joint. Many versions of Shizenryu Jutsu techniques resemble Small Circle Jujutsu.

Professor Libert O' Sullivan was a student of Professor Bing Fai Lau and Professor Sig Kufferath. He also served in the military police at Fort Riley Kansas. Professor was very gracious and spent an entire day sharing the art of Danzan Ryu Jujutsu. Professor made a copy of the Danzan Ryu curriculum and shared this with the Sensei's. He explained much about "how" curriculum was taught and showed many techniques and explained how to make them effective for use as a Police official. Professor O'Sullivan was instrumental in having the Sensei's of Yume Dojo re-evaluate and make Shizenryu Jutsu more street applicable and make technique more efficient. He also was the influence for the Counter techniques in the Shizenryu curriculum. We owe Professor O'Sullivan a major Mahalo (thank you).

'Brother' Abe Kamahoahoa was a giant of a man, and had a bigger heart. But on the mat, was a powerful individual who loved his training. 'Brother Abe' trained a lot of students in Hawaii, and is not very well known outside of Hawaii. He trained with Professor Henry Okazaki of Dazan Ryu Jujutsu, Professor William Chow and eventually with Sijo Andriano Emperado of Kajukembo. He also studied Lua as well. This is one reason we are including him in our lineage. He is linked to Yume Dojo by Grandmaster Eugene Sedeno, Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu, and by association Professor Kimo Fereirra. 'Brother Abe' trained Grandmaster Sedeno early on in training. He also trained with him later on in his life as well. 'Brother Abe' also trained Professor Walter Godin, who in turn trained Grandmaster Sedeno and Professor Ferierra. Olohe Kaihewalu also spent time with 'Brother Abe' as both studied the art of Hawaiian Lua, and 'Brother Abe' shared his knowledge of Lua with Olohe. We have no direct link to 'Brother Abe' but wanted to acknowledge his contributions to the arts he studied and the people he influenced.

Professor Walter Godin is another of the early practitioners in Hawaii. Professor Godin  trained Grandmaster Eugene Sedeno and Professor Kimo Ferierria which is his link to Yume Dojo. Yume Dojo employs many techniques shared by Professor Godin. Professor had some great Instructors. One, was Professor Joe Emperado, Sijo Emperados brother of Kajukenbo. Professor Godin trained with Joe Emperado until his untimely death. He then continued training with Sijo Emperado and also trained with Professor William Chow. Professor Godin was one of Professor Chows top students and a great Kenpo practioner. Grandmaster Sedeno and Professor 'Kimo" have shared many of the "old school techniques" of Professor Godin and it is this link that we have to him. Yume Dojo wanted to show respect to the man who trained two influences to the art of Shizenryu Jutsu.

Hanshi Bruce Juchnik

Shihan Larry Kraxberger or "Uncle Larry" as he likes to be called, is a top practioner of Kosho Ryu Kempo in this country. He is a direct student of Hanshi Bruce Juchnik and is one of Hanshi's most senior students. Shihan also studied Kempo in the Tracey system before meeting Hanshi Juchnik. "Uncle Larry has been a major influence to Yume Dojo where he has taken Principles of Kosho Ryu and has helped adapted these Principles to Jujutsu. Shihan Kraxberger has opened our eyes and changed our perspective of how to apply our Jujutsu and understand how to employ Kosho Ryu Kempo to Shizenryu