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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: The Zen Nihon Budo Renmei, Nippon Seibukan, and All Japan Budo Federation are all names I have heard to
describe your organization, which is correct?
A: As is stated on our history page, the Nippon Seibukan Dojo was founded by Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi in 1952. Later, in
1969, Suzuki Hanshi founded the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei (ZNBR), or "All Japan Budo Federation", with the Nippon Seibukan
as its Hombu Dojo (headquarters). The ZNBR is the organization, while the Nippon Seibukan is our Hombu Dojo.
Q: How can one tell the authenticity of menjo (certificates) issued by the ZNBR?
A: The ZNBR leadership would like to bring to the public's attention the following rank certificates being issued by various
individuals who do not represent the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei / Nippon Seibukan Dojo Hombu or Kawano Yasuo Kancho in
any way and are not valid. Various sections have been altered for privacy purposes. Many of these menjo are actually Kyu
grade certificates being used to issue Yudansha ranks. Please contact us for further information or clarification on this very
unfortunate matter.
Sample #1
Sample #2
Sample #3
Sample #4
Authentic international menjo issued by the ZNBR / Nippon Seibukan Dojo bear the signature and seal (hanko) of Kawano
Yasuo Kancho and the seals of the western Shibucho and country Shidoin.
Q: Can someone living outside the United States join as an Associate Member of the U.S.A. Branch?
A: We encourage all sincere individuals to join the ZNBR as either Full or Associate Members. However, if you live outside
the United States, you will need to contact the representative (Shidoin) of your respective country. If you do not currently
have a Shidoin appointed within your country, we welcome you to join the U.S.A. Branch, or any other branch, until a Shidoin
has been appointed in your own country. One a Shidoin has been appointed in your country, your membership will transfer
to their branch.
Q: Is the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei / Nippon Seibukan Dojo the same organization as the "Dai Nippon Seibukan
Budo/Bugei Kai"?
A: No. The ZNBR / Nippon Seibukan Dojo has no connection to the "Dai Nippon Seibukan Budo/Bugei Kai" operated by
George Parulski. Further, there has never been a connection between our federation and this organization or any other
organization using the very common name "Seibukan" as part of their name, especially in Europe and the US. Kawano
Kancho and the International Directors want to make this point very clear.
Q: Does the ZNBR have any affiliation with either the "International Ju-Jitsu Federation" (IJJF) or the
"European JuJitsu/Jujutsu Union" (EJJU)?
A: In the late 1960's, Suzuki Masafumi sensei, founder of the Nippon Seibukan Dojo and Zen Nihon Budo Renmei helped
establish the IJJF for a senior student in Europe. This student later established the EJJU with other individuals. Neither
organization has any current connection or affiliation with the ZNBR or current Nippon Seibukan Dojo under Kawano Yasuo
Kancho, and any previous agreements (verbal or otherwise) are no longer valid. Any current member of the IJJF interested
in re-joining the ZNBR/Nippon Seibukan should contact their respective country's representative (shidoin) to initiate the
process.
Q: Are individual menjo previously awarded by Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi still good?
A: Yes, all menjo awarded directly by Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi are still good. One's federation membership may have
lapsed/expired, but this does not make menjo previously awarded by Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi invalid. If one wishes to
re-join the ZNBR / Nippon Seibukan Dojo, now both under the leadership of Kawano Hanshi, please contact your respective
country representative.
Q: Does the ZNBR have any connection to the late Robert Trias or his USKA?
A: Robert Trias formed a relationship with Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi at one time. It's not possible to fully determine the
depth of that association today, but it is a part of the Seibukan Academy's history. However, the ZNBR / Nippon Seibukan
Dojo of today, under the leadership of Kawano Yasuo Hanshi, has no relationship with the organization founded by Mr. Trias.
describe your organization, which is correct?
A: As is stated on our history page, the Nippon Seibukan Dojo was founded by Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi in 1952. Later, in
1969, Suzuki Hanshi founded the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei (ZNBR), or "All Japan Budo Federation", with the Nippon Seibukan
as its Hombu Dojo (headquarters). The ZNBR is the organization, while the Nippon Seibukan is our Hombu Dojo.
Q: How can one tell the authenticity of menjo (certificates) issued by the ZNBR?
A: The ZNBR leadership would like to bring to the public's attention the following rank certificates being issued by various
individuals who do not represent the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei / Nippon Seibukan Dojo Hombu or Kawano Yasuo Kancho in
any way and are not valid. Various sections have been altered for privacy purposes. Many of these menjo are actually Kyu
grade certificates being used to issue Yudansha ranks. Please contact us for further information or clarification on this very
unfortunate matter.
Sample #1
Sample #2
Sample #3
Sample #4
Authentic international menjo issued by the ZNBR / Nippon Seibukan Dojo bear the signature and seal (hanko) of Kawano
Yasuo Kancho and the seals of the western Shibucho and country Shidoin.
Q: Can someone living outside the United States join as an Associate Member of the U.S.A. Branch?
A: We encourage all sincere individuals to join the ZNBR as either Full or Associate Members. However, if you live outside
the United States, you will need to contact the representative (Shidoin) of your respective country. If you do not currently
have a Shidoin appointed within your country, we welcome you to join the U.S.A. Branch, or any other branch, until a Shidoin
has been appointed in your own country. One a Shidoin has been appointed in your country, your membership will transfer
to their branch.
Q: Is the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei / Nippon Seibukan Dojo the same organization as the "Dai Nippon Seibukan
Budo/Bugei Kai"?
A: No. The ZNBR / Nippon Seibukan Dojo has no connection to the "Dai Nippon Seibukan Budo/Bugei Kai" operated by
George Parulski. Further, there has never been a connection between our federation and this organization or any other
organization using the very common name "Seibukan" as part of their name, especially in Europe and the US. Kawano
Kancho and the International Directors want to make this point very clear.
Q: Does the ZNBR have any affiliation with either the "International Ju-Jitsu Federation" (IJJF) or the
"European JuJitsu/Jujutsu Union" (EJJU)?
A: In the late 1960's, Suzuki Masafumi sensei, founder of the Nippon Seibukan Dojo and Zen Nihon Budo Renmei helped
establish the IJJF for a senior student in Europe. This student later established the EJJU with other individuals. Neither
organization has any current connection or affiliation with the ZNBR or current Nippon Seibukan Dojo under Kawano Yasuo
Kancho, and any previous agreements (verbal or otherwise) are no longer valid. Any current member of the IJJF interested
in re-joining the ZNBR/Nippon Seibukan should contact their respective country's representative (shidoin) to initiate the
process.
Q: Are individual menjo previously awarded by Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi still good?
A: Yes, all menjo awarded directly by Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi are still good. One's federation membership may have
lapsed/expired, but this does not make menjo previously awarded by Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi invalid. If one wishes to
re-join the ZNBR / Nippon Seibukan Dojo, now both under the leadership of Kawano Hanshi, please contact your respective
country representative.
Q: Does the ZNBR have any connection to the late Robert Trias or his USKA?
A: Robert Trias formed a relationship with Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi at one time. It's not possible to fully determine the
depth of that association today, but it is a part of the Seibukan Academy's history. However, the ZNBR / Nippon Seibukan
Dojo of today, under the leadership of Kawano Yasuo Hanshi, has no relationship with the organization founded by Mr. Trias.
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ZEN NIHON BUDO RENMEI
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