Nicklaus Suino is the founder of ITAMA has had over 20 years of
experience in the Japanese martial arts. He has instructed at
locations such as the
Asian
Martial Arts Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the
University of
Michigan Okinawan Karate-Do Club,
the American Embassy Judo Club in Tokyo, Japan, and at seminars all
over the United States. He is the author of several books and
articles about the Japanese martial arts, and was All-Kanto Champion in
Iaido forms tournaments for four consecutive years. He makes regular
appearances at ITAMA for instruction,
promotions, and council. His current ranks include:
Shihan, 7th Dan
– Iaido Division: Shudokan Martial Arts Association (SMAA)
6th Dan
– Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaido: Eishin-Ryu Traditions
Association
Shihan,
6th Dan – Judo Division: Shudokan Martial Arts
Association (SMAA)
5th Dan
– Iaido Division: International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF)
Fuku
Shihan, 4th Dan - Jujutsu Division: Shudokan Martial Arts
Association (SMAA)
4th Dan
– Jujutsu Division: International Martial Arts Federation
(IMAF)
3rd Dan
– Judo Division: International Martial Arts Federation
(IMAF)
3rd Dan
– Karate Division: Shudokan Martial Arts Association
(SMAA)
1st Dan
– Aikido: Shudokan Martial Arts Association (SMAA)
1st Dan
– Kyudo: Yokohama Wakabakai
More informaiton about Suino Sensei can be found
here .
We at ITAMA are extremely indebted to
Suino Sensei.
Without his advice, influence, and encouragement, our dojo could never
be what it is today. He is a dedicated martial artist who is an
inspiration to us all, and we strive to maintain the feeling and spirit
he introduced to the marital arts community when our school opened in
1993.
Suino
Sensei is also the author of these books:
