WELCOME:
Welcome to the home page of the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei U.S.A. Branch (All Japan Budo Federation).
WHO WE ARE:
The Zen Nihon Budo Renmei (ZNBR, or All Japan Budo Federation - Nippon Seibukan) is an international
martial arts federation dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Japanese and Okinawan
budo and bujutsu throughout the world.
- Important Disclaimer: The "All Japan Budo Federation - Nippon Seibukan" should not be
confused with the "Dai Nippon Seibukan Budo/Bugei Kai" or "Seibukan USA" of which George
Parulski is the International Director.
MISSION STATEMENT:
To preserve and teach the traditional martial arts of Japan and Okinawa. We strive to accomplish this in
an environment free of intimidation, politics, and other distractions. We further seek to foster a spirit of
fellowship and understanding, welcoming all like-minded individuals, regardless of race, gender, ethnic
background, religion, national origin, or physical handicap.
ZEN NIHON BUDO RENMEI
ALL JAPAN BUDO FEDERATION U.S.A. BRANCH

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 6/3/2009 - Mr. Javier Galan,
the President of the European Ju-Jitsu Union (EJJU), has written
to the ZNBR regarding grades inappropriately issued on our
menjo. Read more here.
- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 6/2/2009 - The Australian
Branch has issued an official statement regarding unauthorized
ranks being issued internationally. Read more here.
- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 5/26/2009 - The leadership
of the ZNBR would like to bring to the general public's attention
samples of rank certificates being issued by organizations not
affiliated with the ZNBR. View samples here.
RECENT NEWS:
7/14/2010 - It is with deep regret that we announce the resignation
of Bill Stockey, Hanshi, from the position of Karate Division Director for
the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei U.S.A. Branch. Read more here.
7/1/2010 - USA Branch Shidoin, Col (ret.) Roy J. Hobbs, Hanshi, will
be conducting a ZNBR endorsed Karate and Aikijujutsu seminar in
Leland, North Carolina, August 27th through the 29th. Read more here.
5/22/2010 - ZNBR/AJBF UK Branch is holding their 2010 Budo-Sai June
4th-6th. Read more and download a flyer here.
4/6/2010 - Latest USA Branch Journal issue available (Spring 2010).
Read more here.
4/5/2010 - New USA Branch Division Directors announced. Read more
here.

Founder Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi presents Kancho Kawano Yasuo Hanshi with Menjo (cira. 1970s)
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Kawano Hanshi & AJBF-NSD Members After Embu
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