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What is the SMAA?
The Shudokan Martial Arts Association (SMAA) is an international coalition of enthusiasts dedicated to promoting traditional Japanese budo and koryu bujutsu. The SMAA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is headed by an elite group of high-ranking Japanese and Western instructors whose backgrounds encompass many decades of studying and teaching the traditional martial arts and ways of Japan.
Who can join?
The SMAA invites all individuals who are interested in traditional Japanese budo and koryu bujutsu to apply for membership. There are two levels of membership in the SMAA: full members are eligible to apply for rank and teaching titles; associate members receive all the other benefits of membership, but do not receive rank or titles. All members are bound by the SMAA Code of Ethics. For more information, see the Membership page and the Frequently Asked Questions page.
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What's New?
08/05/2010:
Otsuka Yasuyuki Soke joins the SMAA 
Otsuka Yasuyuki Sensei, the current Soke (Headmaster) of Meifu-Shinkage Ryu, has joined the SMAA Board of Advisors. Meifu-Shinkage Ryu is based on Katori Shinto Ryu, one of Japan's oldest forms of koryu bujutsu. Meifu-Shinkage Ryu specializes in the use of shuriken (throwing stars and darts) and the fundo kusari, a weighted chain. Otsuka Sensei is one of the highest ranking martial artists in Japan and one of very few people in the world teaching an authentic system of shuriken-jutsu. His desire to join the SMAA points to the value of the work our group is doing internationally to promote and preserve genuine Japanese budo and koryu bujutsu.
The SMAA is active throughout the world and lead by both Western and Japanese martial arts experts. Otsuka Sensei joins a number of prominent martial arts teachers in Japan, who actively support our association and validate the ranks issued by the SMAA. Their presence in the SMAA speaks volumes about the importance of our group and the degree to which it is respected in Japan, the birthplace of budo and koryu bujutsu.
Otsuka Yasuyuki Sensei, the current Soke (Headmaster) of Meifu-Shinkage Ryu, has joined the SMAA Board of Advisors. Meifu-Shinkage Ryu is based on Katori Shinto Ryu, one of Japan's oldest forms of koryu bujutsu. Meifu-Shinkage Ryu specializes in the use of shuriken (throwing stars and darts) and the fundo kusari, a weighted chain. Otsuka Sensei is one of the highest ranking martial artists in Japan and one of very few people in the world teaching an authentic system of shuriken-jutsu. His desire to join the SMAA points to the value of the work our group is doing internationally to promote and preserve genuine Japanese budo and koryu bujutsu.
The SMAA is active throughout the world and lead by both Western and Japanese martial arts experts. Otsuka Sensei joins a number of prominent martial arts teachers in Japan, who actively support our association and validate the ranks issued by the SMAA. Their presence in the SMAA speaks volumes about the importance of our group and the degree to which it is respected in Japan, the birthplace of budo and koryu bujutsu.
05/27/2010:
SMAA California Swordsmanship Seminar--September 10 to 12 
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SMAA Senior Advisor John Evans, direct from the UK, will be offering instruction in Nakamura Ryu sword arts on September 10, 11, and 12, 2010 in California. Evans Sensei is a seventh dan in Nakamura Ryu, which he learned in Japan from its founder. This will be his first seminar in the USA, and it is open to the public. SMAA member Paul Martin Sensei will also be giving a lecture on the history and appreciation of the Japanese sword.
As an official SMAA event, we will be offering member discounts. You can get more information by contacting Evans Sensei at info@battodo-fudokan.co.uk. We hope to see everyone in Alameda in September!
As an official SMAA event, we will be offering member discounts. You can get more information by contacting Evans Sensei at info@battodo-fudokan.co.uk. We hope to see everyone in Alameda in September!
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05/03/2010:
SMAA California Seminar (2)--November 20 & 21, 2010 
Join H. E. Davey, SMAA Jujutsu Division Shihan and seventh dan, in California for a weekend of Japanese yoga, healing arts, and martial arts. Ohsaki Jun Sensei, Kevin Heard Sensei, and Ann Kameoka Sensei, all SMAA Senior Advisors, will also be in attendance.
This is your chance to learn about the little-known connection between Japanese healing arts and martial arts. Instruction will feature Saigo Ryu aiki-jujutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art of self-protection and self-perfection.
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Join H. E. Davey, SMAA Jujutsu Division Shihan and seventh dan, in California for a weekend of Japanese yoga, healing arts, and martial arts. Ohsaki Jun Sensei, Kevin Heard Sensei, and Ann Kameoka Sensei, all SMAA Senior Advisors, will also be in attendance.
This is your chance to learn about the little-known connection between Japanese healing arts and martial arts. Instruction will feature Saigo Ryu aiki-jujutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art of self-protection and self-perfection.
Click here for more information.
05/03/2010:
SMAA Michigan Seminar--July 2010 
Join judo sixth dan Nicklaus Suino Sensei in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA to learn traditional Kodokan judo. The theme of this event is “Judo: Five Throws You Absolutely, Positively Can’t Live Without.” SMAA member discounts apply. Click the link for more information about this important SMAA Seminar.
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Join judo sixth dan Nicklaus Suino Sensei in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA to learn traditional Kodokan judo. The theme of this event is “Judo: Five Throws You Absolutely, Positively Can’t Live Without.” SMAA member discounts apply. Click the link for more information about this important SMAA Seminar.
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05/03/2010:
SMAA Australia Seminar--September 2010 
Join John Evans Sensei and the SMAA in Australia for our first SMAA Seminar in this country. Don't miss your chance to learn Toyama Ryu and Nakamura Ryu sword arts from one of the world's leading experts. Evans Sensei is an SMAA Senior Advisor and a seventh dan in Nakamura Ryu. SMAA member discounts apply.
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Join John Evans Sensei and the SMAA in Australia for our first SMAA Seminar in this country. Don't miss your chance to learn Toyama Ryu and Nakamura Ryu sword arts from one of the world's leading experts. Evans Sensei is an SMAA Senior Advisor and a seventh dan in Nakamura Ryu. SMAA member discounts apply.
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04/08/2010:
A Note to SMAA Members 
We have recently become aware of at least one other martial arts group that uses the acronym “SMAA.” Please note that the Shudokan Martial Arts Association is not affiliated with any other group or organization that uses SMAA to identify itself. Though we do not believe any careful observer would confuse our thoughtful, traditional approach with that of another organization, we suggest that you be sure to type in “Shudokan Martial Arts Association” when seeking information about our association. Our website can be found at http://www.smaa-hq.com/, and our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ShudokanMartialArtsAssociation.
03/30/2010:
SMAA California Seminar (1)--June 26 & 27, 2010 
The SMAA will be having a special seminar in California in June 2010. The featured instructor is H. E. Davey. The topics are Japanese yoga and meditation, along with Saigo Ryu hanbo-jutsu. This is a traditional Japanese martial art featuring a three-foot stick.
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The SMAA will be having a special seminar in California in June 2010. The featured instructor is H. E. Davey. The topics are Japanese yoga and meditation, along with Saigo Ryu hanbo-jutsu. This is a traditional Japanese martial art featuring a three-foot stick.
Click here for more information.
03/18/2010:
John Quinn Sensei Becomes SMAA Senior Advisor 
John Quinn Sensei is expert in the ancient Masaki Ryu. The Masaki Ryu is perhaps best known for its use of the manriki kusari (weighted chain) and kusari-gama (chain and sickle).
Quinn Sensei is a direct student of Nawa Yumio Sensei, the 10th generation Headmaster of Masaki Ryu. He received high-level teaching certification from Nawa Sensei, and he is the founder of the Masaki Ryu Bujutsu Kenkyukai. He is one of very few people--anywhere in the world--licensed to teach this koryu.
John Quinn Sensei is expert in the ancient Masaki Ryu. The Masaki Ryu is perhaps best known for its use of the manriki kusari (weighted chain) and kusari-gama (chain and sickle).
Quinn Sensei is a direct student of Nawa Yumio Sensei, the 10th generation Headmaster of Masaki Ryu. He received high-level teaching certification from Nawa Sensei, and he is the founder of the Masaki Ryu Bujutsu Kenkyukai. He is one of very few people--anywhere in the world--licensed to teach this koryu.
03/11/2010:
Pays Dues Online 
We've just added a new feature to this website that will allow you to pay for your annual dues and/or promotions using PayPal or a major credit card. It's fast, safe, and secure. Give it a try, and let us know what you think.
We've just added a new feature to this website that will allow you to pay for your annual dues and/or promotions using PayPal or a major credit card. It's fast, safe, and secure. Give it a try, and let us know what you think.
08/24/2009:
The SMAA presents its first European seminar, led by John Evans Sensei, in London! 
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06/25/2009:
Cynthia Hayashi Sensei, Aikikai aikido sixth-degree black belt, has joined the SMAA 
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