Welcome Message

January 13, 2011 By


The International Budo Institute Is An Open Learning Environment

What this means is that all martial arts practitioners from all styles are welcome at The Institute. The International Budo Institute was created in order to share information and support independent Budoka (martial arts practitioners) under an open organizational form. Often martial artists find themselves abandoned either because their school has closed or their teacher has moved. Unsure what to do they often cease their studying of their martial arts. The Budo Institute provides these individuals with an alternative by making membership in the Institute available. Thus, practitioners may continue to have their rank recognized no matter the circumstance of their teacher, school or federation and continue to learn new materials.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Institute.

Arigato Gozaimashita,
Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, Shihan-Founder

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Shihan Henderson Visits Australian Shorinjiryu

April 24, 2012 By

During the week of April 16th Shihan Henderson visited Australia for the 35th Anniversary of Shorinjiryu in that country. Dojo visits and a training camp were attended. Many students received promotions. In particular, we would like to congratulate Shihan Jim Griffin on receiving his new title of Kyoshi, Shihan Max Estens on receiving 7th Dan, Renshi Des Paroz on receiving 6th Dan and Shihan Title, Sensei Leslie Griffin on receiving 6th Dan and Shihan Title, Tashi Graeme Bowden on receiving 5th Dan and the Renshi title. All in all a tremendous display of Budo dedication by everyone involved.

We would like to make a special thank you to Kyoshi Jim Griffin and Shihan Leslie Griffin for their tremendous hospitality and effort in welcoming Shihan Henderson to Australia, Bribie Island and the surrounding area. The students of Shorinjiryu Australia showed hard work and perfect etiquette throughout the week events and helped to make all the events truly enjoyable. We are saddened to see the 35th Anniversary events come to a close, but we look forward to visiting them sometime soon again to continue to share in the exchange of Budo and the development of each student and teacher alike.

You May Visit The The Australian Shorinjiryu Blog Entry Here!

Sunday Closing Ceremony Photo - Click to Enlarge

Friday Evening Class Photo, The Official Start Before the next Day Training Camp, More Students Still To Come!

Left: Hanshi Lubitsch (Shinzen Kyokai - USA), Center: Shihan Henderson (i-Budo-Canada), Right: Kyoshi Griffin (Australian Shorinjiryu)

Looking Into The Main Dojo Of The Training Camp

Students Practicing Inside the Main Dojo

Shihan Des Paroz (Australia) Instructing On Arm Locks

Shihan Max Estens (Australia) Instructing on Striking

Left: Shihan Troy Lester (New York) Instructing

Shihan Max Estens (Australia) and Shihan Des Paroz (Australia)

Left: Shihan Henderson (Canada), Center: Sempai James Bowden (Australia), Right: Renshi Graeme Bowden (Australia)

Filed Under: Shorinjiryu

Shihan Masayuki Hisataka Performs Kusanku 1972

February 19, 2012 By

Presented below ia a recently captured film of Shihan Masayuki Hisataka performing kata Kusanku. The year is 1972 believed to be at Loyola College in Montreal West, Quebec.

Filed Under: Shorinjiryu

New Black Belt Announced

February 14, 2012 By

It is a pleasure for the International Budo Institute to announce that Nguyen Michael Ho-Dac has successfully passed the Sho-dan examination at Kanzendo dojo. Michael studied his curriculum under Sensei Joel Neves Briard, 3rd Dan of the Budo Institute. We look forward to Michael continuing his progress through the ranks and achieving even greater success. Congratulation Michael!

Sensei Nguyen Michael Ho-Dac Being Presented His Sho-dan by Sensei Joel Neves Briard

Sensei Joel Neves Briard, 3rd dan, Sensei Alain Briard, 2nd Dan and Sensei Nguyen Michael Ho-Dac, Sho-dan

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The Universaity of the Dojo Kun

January 7, 2012 By

As Budo teachers we often reflect on why individuals are attracted to the martial arts. We often believe that they are attracted because they are looking for direction in life. That is, they are typically looking for something to which they may apply their talents in a way that is typically not found in the mundane routine of daily life. What they tend to seek is a challenge where they may grow physically, intellectually and spiritually.

When a new student enters the dojo and begins his or her martial arts journey one of the first things that they encounter within their new system is the Dojo Kun: the main set of guiding principles. Typically, each system or “ryu” has a set of Dojo Kun and often individual schools within a system will also have their own set of Dojo Kun that are particular to the inclination of the head Sensei of that school. Within the Shorinjiryu Kenkokan lineage we have been provided a set of Dojo Kun from the founder, Kaiso Dr. Kori Hisataka for the direction of all Shorinjiryu students, they are:

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Filed Under: General

2011Kentokukan Fall Classic

December 4, 2011 By

On Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 The International Budo Institute participated in the 2011 Kentokukan Fall Classic Tournament for children held at the Laurin Hill Academy in Montreal, Canada. The tournament was a great success with participants invited from both Canada and the USA. The Institute would like to expressly thank Sensei Mark Filippelli, Go-dan, of Shorinjiryu Kentokukan for his immense effort at planning, running and concluding a successful event. Please enjoy the photos below.

The Opening Photos of Participants and Sensei

Young Student Performing Kata

Young Student Performing Kata

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Filed Under: General, Special Events

Shihan Henderson Visits Shihan Hunter

September 10, 2011 By

On August 31st Shihan Henderson visited Shihan Hunter of the International Budo Institute at the Shuyokan Dojo in Newmarket, Ontario. The occasion provided Shihan Henderson with the opportunity to meet the students and watch their techniques both in Karate and Jujutsu. It was a fun-filled afternoon and evening and Shihan Henderson hopes to visit again soon.

Junior Students Performing Koshiki Naihanchin

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Shihan Henderson Visits Shihan Jackman

September 3, 2011 By

On Monday, August 29th, Shihan Henderson visited Shihan Paul Jackman at one of his dojos at the Crescent Town Centre in Scarborough (Toronto), Ontario. Shihan Henderson visited the children’s and adult class. The practice included some fighting techniques and bogu work. Shihan Henderson and Shihan Jackman first became acquainted when they meet on the Canadian Koshiki Team training for the 2003 Portugal competition. At the time, Shihan Henderson was an assistant coach while Shihan Jackman was a successful competitor. The International Budo Institute would like to thank Shihan Jackman and his students for the hospitality during the visit. Photos from the visit are below.

Shihan Jackman Explaining Technique


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Filed Under: General, Special Events, Training Seminars

Find Us On YouTube

August 19, 2011 By

The International Budo Institute can now be found on Youtube for its very own channel at www.youtube.com/user/BudoInstitute. There you can find all the videos within the i-Budo library. Enjoy!

Filed Under: General

Renshi Peters At Kanzendo

May 30, 2011 By

On May 28th, 2011 Renshi Robert “Bob” Peters came to Kanzendo dojo in Montreal and held a special “judo” class. Renshi Peters has over 40 years of judo teaching and presented for 2 hours instructing students on break-fall, sweeps and basic throws. Everyone present had a tremendous time and would like to thank Renshi Peters for his generosity and teaching. Renshi Peters was also presented with a commenorative Renshi belt at a short ceremony to honour his standing within The International Budo Instittute. Shihan Henderson, Chief Instructor of the Institute presented Renshi Peters with his belt. Additional photos may be seen by clicking “Read More”.

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Filed Under: Special Events, Training Seminars

2011 i-Budo Summer Camp

May 26, 2011 By

The 2011 Summer Training Camp is being scheduled outside of Montreal for July 6th to July 10th inclusive.

All Shihan, Sensei and Budoka are asked to reserve places before April 1st with Shihan Henderson so that adequate planning may take place. Cost is approx. $85 per night double occupancy.

We are hoping that the weekend will be fun filled with lots of sharing amongst all the participants.

You may download the Flyer Here: 2011 Summer Camp Information Flyer

Filed Under: General, Training Seminars
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