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HISTORY:
Zen Nihon Budo Renmei / Nippon Seibukan Dojo Founder:
Suzuki Masafumi, Hanshi, founded the Nippon Seibukan Sogo Budojo in 1952 (Showa 27) on the grounds of the
Kennen-Ji temple in Kyoto, Japan. In 1969 (Showa 44), Suzuki sensei subsequently established the Zen Nihon Budo
Renmei (ZNBR), or All Japan Budo Federation as an extension of the Nippon Seibukan Dojo.
Suzuki Masafumi, Hanshi, founded the Nippon Seibukan Sogo Budojo in 1952 (Showa 27) on the grounds of the
Kennen-Ji temple in Kyoto, Japan. In 1969 (Showa 44), Suzuki sensei subsequently established the Zen Nihon Budo
Renmei (ZNBR), or All Japan Budo Federation as an extension of the Nippon Seibukan Dojo.
| Suzuki Masafumi Hanshi, Founder |
The organization is now seeking to re-establish itself
in other parts of the world. In order to do this
properly the Seibukan leadership feels it must begin
anew with a clean slate, thus, while all menjo
awarded directly by Suzuki Hanshi are still valid and
recognized, any previous memberships or affiliation
agreements (either written or verbal) are no longer
considered so. Only those memberships and/or
affiliations specifically approved by Kawano Hanshi
are now considered valid. Anyone interested in
re-joining or joining the ZNBR/NSD must do so by
first contacting their country representative who will
inform them of the required process and procedures.
in other parts of the world. In order to do this
properly the Seibukan leadership feels it must begin
anew with a clean slate, thus, while all menjo
awarded directly by Suzuki Hanshi are still valid and
recognized, any previous memberships or affiliation
agreements (either written or verbal) are no longer
considered so. Only those memberships and/or
affiliations specifically approved by Kawano Hanshi
are now considered valid. Anyone interested in
re-joining or joining the ZNBR/NSD must do so by
first contacting their country representative who will
inform them of the required process and procedures.
The modern Nippon Seibukan Hombu under Kawano Hanshi is headquartered at the Zuirin-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, and
regularly utilizes the Butokuden for special training, as well as attending special events and demonstrations there. The
Hombu may be contacted directly through the liaison officer, the Baron Yoshihiko Okabe.
regularly utilizes the Butokuden for special training, as well as attending special events and demonstrations there. The
Hombu may be contacted directly through the liaison officer, the Baron Yoshihiko Okabe.
| Old Zen Nihon Budo Renmei Hombu, the Nippon Seibukan Dojo |
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ZEN NIHON BUDO RENMEI
ALL JAPAN BUDO FEDERATION U.S.A. BRANCH
Suzuki sensei held the ranks of 5th-dan in Judo, 8th-dan in both Kendo and Iaido, 9th-dan in Jujutsu and
10th-dan in Goju Ryu Karate. Under Suzuki Sensei’s leadership the organization grew to include
members in thirty-two different countries.
At the time of its founding it was one of the world’s largest budo academies. It held Classes in Karatedo
(Okinawan Goju Ryu), Judo, Kendo, Iaido (Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu), Aikido, Jujutsu, Kobudo (Ryukyu),
Naginatado (halberd), Jukendo (bayonet) and even amateur wrestling (Fila).
Current Leadership & Vision:
The current president of the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei / Nippon Seibukan Dojo (ZNBR/NSD) is Kawano
Yasuo sensei. Kawano sensei began his study of Goju Ryu Karate directly under Suzuki sensei in 1958 at
the Nippon Seibukan Dojo when it was located on the grounds of the Shimogamo Shrine.
After Suzuki Sensei passed away in 1991, leadership was passed to Kawano Yasuo, Suzuki sensei's
designated successor. During this transition period, the Seibukan Hombu Dojo went back to the
Shimogamo Shrine and the organization became dormant in the majority of the countries outside Japan.
However, the organization’s name continued to be used by many previous members, and some non-
members in several countries. Often the Seibukan’s name was used either in whole or in part, without
the permission or knowledge of the Seibukan’s current leadership in Kyoto, Japan.
10th-dan in Goju Ryu Karate. Under Suzuki Sensei’s leadership the organization grew to include
members in thirty-two different countries.
At the time of its founding it was one of the world’s largest budo academies. It held Classes in Karatedo
(Okinawan Goju Ryu), Judo, Kendo, Iaido (Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu), Aikido, Jujutsu, Kobudo (Ryukyu),
Naginatado (halberd), Jukendo (bayonet) and even amateur wrestling (Fila).
Current Leadership & Vision:
The current president of the Zen Nihon Budo Renmei / Nippon Seibukan Dojo (ZNBR/NSD) is Kawano
Yasuo sensei. Kawano sensei began his study of Goju Ryu Karate directly under Suzuki sensei in 1958 at
the Nippon Seibukan Dojo when it was located on the grounds of the Shimogamo Shrine.
After Suzuki Sensei passed away in 1991, leadership was passed to Kawano Yasuo, Suzuki sensei's
designated successor. During this transition period, the Seibukan Hombu Dojo went back to the
Shimogamo Shrine and the organization became dormant in the majority of the countries outside Japan.
However, the organization’s name continued to be used by many previous members, and some non-
members in several countries. Often the Seibukan’s name was used either in whole or in part, without
the permission or knowledge of the Seibukan’s current leadership in Kyoto, Japan.
| Kawano Kancho & Baron Yoshihiko Okabe |