Kobudo

Ryu-Kyu Kobudo Hozon Shin Ko Kai refers to the preservation and promotion of the old fashion weapons of the Ryu Kyu Islands. Originally founded by Taira Shinken, the organization was passed down to Akamine Eisuke Sensei who passed it to Yoshiko Dometrich, one of twelve original deshi. Sensei Dometrich, is Kyoshi 8th Dan and head of United States under Akamine Eituke since 1977. Kyoshi Dometrich teaches this historical kobudo throughout United States and Canada to more than 60 dojo.