Ranking and certification Opportunities

Rank Promotion

Shihan FineKnowledge, not rank, is the key to growth in the martial arts.  We are committed to teaching Hakko Densho Ryu Jujutsu to all who seek to learn; and equally committed to passing on the knowledge as it has been passed on to us.  The Hakkoryu Martial Arts Federation provides a specific path of knowledge, training and ranking in Hakko Densho Ryu Jujutsu.  Please contact us to discuss your current experience and intentions. We will do our best to assist you to further yourself in Hakko Densho Ryu Jujutsu with both knowledge and rank promotion.

If you truly want to learn this art, HMAF will customize a training program for you which will provide you with instruction in Hakko Densho Ryu Jujutsu.   You don't have to live in the New York area to learn Hakko Densho Ryu Jujutsu and earn rank through HMAF. Many HMAF members have been successful by setting up a program of long-distance study. We often host weekend seminars and offer a weekly "open mat" on Sunday where HMAF members are welcome to practice Hakko Densho Ryu Jujutsu with the senior black belts and Shihans. Shihan Masi also travels and presents seminars around the country and will come to your dojo for a seminar and/or private instruction.  Contact us to discuss your personalized training program.

Rank Certification

For those seeking acknowledgement of their current rank, the HMAF provides Rank Certification. This includes a certificate recognizing your current rank and is suitable for framing. You must be a current member of HMAF. A fee of $75 is required for each certificate. A copy of your current rank certificate or diploma is required. Make sure that your current rank, title, and style/system is clearly stated. You may scan it and send it as an attachment via email, or send a printed copy to:
HMAF
c/o Dara Masi, Shihan
Suigetsu Dojo
80B Broadway
Greenlawn NY 11740 USA

Rank Certification: $75.00 USD
[HMAF uses Paypal for payment processing through the Suigetsu Dojo account.]

Koho Igaku Shiatsu

Koho Igaku Shiatsu is a method of acupressure designed as part of the Hakkoryu Jujutsu curriculum by its founder Shodai Soke Okuyama.

The HMAF offers a Level I Shiatsu Certification Course. Successful completion of this course will provide you with the knowledge and training to give a basic wellness treatment in Koho Igaku Shiatsu. The fee for this course is $250 and includes all classes, training materials, and certification. The course consists of 4 sessions outlined below. There is a minimum three month period between Session II and Session IV during which time students must complete their practice hours.

  • Session I:   (2 hours) Brief introduction to Eastern medicine, the meridian system, and Koho Shiatsu.
  • Session II:  (10 hours) Pre-test. You must pass this test in order to complete the course! Students who fail this test will be refunded their course fee, less $50. Hands-on practicum learning the Shiatsu protocol.
  • Session III: One on one review of the protocol with the instructor, mid-way through your practice sessions; individually scheduled. All students must complete 30 practice massage sessions prior to Session IV.
  • Session IV: Final written and practical exam; times to be determined.