The new honbu dojo has now opened in Bolton. Yamabush dojo Fenikkusu is situated at the historic Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club (over a century old!) and is a fully matted and fully equipped dojo which also comes with the use of a Gym and Sauna! There is a large canteen and various nearby parking facilities, all of which makes this a perfect venue for courses and master classes.

This is a traditional dojo belonging to a traditional school (yamabushi ryu) with traditional values. It has very firm and substantial links to Japan, being affiliated to the Kodo Butoku Renmei (Old ways martial virtues organisation), with all senior instructors being members of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai  (the oldest martial arts organisation in Japan).

Our attitude towards our training reflects this: We make the effort, and we expect our students to make the effort. This dojo is also closely associated with the Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences, an international professional body for martial artists, dedicated to education and research. This body offers professional memberships, academic teaching qualifications and even access to advanced qualifications and entry to university degree studies. All students of the this dojo automatically become associate members of this prestigious body from belonging to the yamabushi ryu, and will be encouraged and supported in continuing with their personal education and development.

All of the above remains reliant upon the students remaining members of this dojo in good standing. That meaning:

-All membership must remain up to date and all training fees paid promptly.

-The students must train regularly and with good spirit.

-They must support the dojo further by attending any events that might be organised (courses, conferences, etc.)

-They must, at all times, strive to reflect the values of the yamabushi life way and never bring any shame upon the school or tarnish its good name in any way whatsoever.

Etiquette and good manners are extremely important in this dojo. The chain of command will always be acknowledged, and rank and title must always be observed.

There is a special way of behaving in the dojo, and this is important because it is part of our discipline and helps ensure everyones health and safety. It is also hoped that this disciplined behaviour and good conduct eventually becomes a part of the individuals daily life as a being a yamabushi is not just something a person does, it is something a person becomes.

The following individuals have been declared hamon (excluded) for being unwilling or unable to continue share the values of the yamabushi ryu

Gareth Waite

Mark Calland

This April Jm Rooney shihan of the Genshin ryu will be hosting Kitano hanshi for three weeks. During this time special classes will be offered in Shinden ryu a fascinating system which s a careful blending of three classical koryu.

This s not one to be missed and all yamabushi/shugenja are strongly advised and encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. More details to follow shortly!

We are committed to including people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations ages, and physical or intellectual abilities.

We welcome and celebrate the different cultures and communities represented by our membership.

We understand that many minority groups have been excluded from accessing and succeeding in many areas of society and we will make every effort improve the diversity in our association. The martial arts offers activity for people of all ages and abilities and no one should be excluded from succeeding.

We accept that currently martial arts participation with our school is not fully representative of the communities in which we train and will actively recruit women and people from minority groups in order to redress this imbalance.

We welcome you to participate in the organisation and training in all of our clubs sharing our commitment to diversity.

If members or instructors behave in any way to exclude or discriminate against people because of physical or mental ability, race, sexual orientation, age, gender, trans status or religion/belief in any class context or in public, including online, your behaviour will not be welcome and your will be asked to leave.

We all need to improve our understanding of diversity and inclusion and you are welcome to ask for support in improving your education and understanding of issues facing minority groups.

We will review the diversity and inclusion in our clubs annually.

We will review this statement annually or more regularly if necessary

Poster for End of Year Course avalable here.

http://www.instituteofmartialartsandsciences.com/2018/11/course-poster/

Prof. Lee-Barron hanshi has been invited to teach by Gary Stringer meijin at his dojo in Derby. Saturday July 28 13.00 – 17.00 (1pm – 5pm). if you wish to attend this event you need to book now as places are strictly limited.
Contact admin now to avoid disappointment!

I have put a post on Facebook regarding the need for some help concerning some matter. Please can I ask anyone from the local dojo able to offer assistance to contact me asap?

Many thanks

jaimie

A combined course and conference will be held at the university of Derby on Saturday April 21st. This will cover both physical training and research lectures upon various martial arts and related fields. All of the senior faculty of IMAS UK will be present and there are already a lot of senior grades booked for teaching slots including 3 10th dans in Japanese martial arts. This event will take place at the main campus of of the university of Derby and the timings are 10 am to 4 pm.

Interested parties must contact admin asap as places for this event are strictly limited.

More information to follow shortly.

The yamabushi ryu is always happy to welcome like minded instructors into our dojo. However our school has a wide and varied syllabus, and training can be quite arduous and demanding so any instructor who wishes to become a part of our tradition will first need to be technically competent and physically fit. They would also be expected to commit to, and undergo, extensive specialist training in the various aspects of our syllabus.

Not all applications are accepted but, if yours is, then you will have the opportunity of training with us and proving both to yourself and to us that you are worthy to become a warrior of the sacred mountain!

If you think you have what it takes to become one of us and are truly sincere in your desire to learn more, then take the initiative and contact us now.