Links and Resources

Taiho-44 - Defensive Tactics for Modern Day Law Enforcement. Taiho-44 is a unique defensive tactics system that takes techniques from the martial arts of Yoshinkan Aikido, Shotokan Karate Jutsu, Kodokan Judo-Jujitsu and Hawaiian Lua and adapts them for modern day use for law enforcement conforming to the use of force.

Samurai Cop Self-Defense Academy - The Academy offers classes in self-defense for kids 5 years to 17 years of age. The goal of the Samurai Cop Academy is to provide practical self defense training for the youth in our communities. The courses are designed to help increase the students self confidence level while learning to arm themselves with the knowledge and personal skills needed to be better prepared to face a physical confrontation.

In 1990, Kancho Gozo Shioda of the International Yoshinkan Aikido Federation named Shuyokan as part of the IYAF. This was the first dojo in the United States to be so designated and the second in the world. During a visit to the United Sates, his son Yasuhisa Shioda personally presented the documentation to Sensei Dye.

Sensei Dye was named Shodai Soke of Shuyokan Ryu on April 7, 2000 by the World Professional Black Belt Martial Arts Organization, Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu, Grandmaster.

The Bully and Me - Visit "In Control", the blogging home for "The Samurai Cop: the Bully and Me". Sensei Richard Milenkovich has practiced Aikido and conflict management for over twenty years. He is an Assistant Lecturer with the International Ki Society, headquartered in Japan. He holds the rank of Nidan in Shuyokan Ryu Aikijutsu and also the rank of Nidan in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido. He is currently studying at the Shuyokan Dojo in Costa Mesa, California.

AFC Productions - Martial Arts Fight Scene Choreography for the Film Industry.

World Head Of Family Sokeship Council - Dye Sensei was recommended and sponsored for membership into the World Head Of Family Sokeship Council by its founder, Grandmaster Frank Sanchez. The WHOFSC serves as a registering agency for Soke's.

Cane Masters - Shuyokan offers instruction in the Cane Master system, under the direction of its founder Master Mark Shuey Sr., using only the Cane Master canes and is required training for all Goshin Jutsu black belt promotions.

Goshin Budokan U.S.A. - Shuyokan is the official Technical Advisor to the Goshin Budokan and its teaching system.

Shudokan Police Taiho Jutsu - Where Tradition Meets Reality - The goal of this organization is to offer simple instruction to Police Officers and Active Duty Military only. This ensures them both the safety and peace of mind needed to perform effectively in the day-to-day arena of their chosen professions. (Dye Sensei is an Executive Advisory Council Member for the Shudokan)

Sensei Dye is a member of the International Network of Christian Martial Artists whose goal is to create a unity between all Christian martial artists from all over the world, regardless of style.

The American Ju-Jitsu Association (or AJA) is comprised of many different styles of the "Gentle Art". If you hold a black belt in Ju-Jitsu and find yourself searching for a organization to belong to, the AJA can help.

The Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Yudanshakai is dedicated toward furthering the art of Ju-Jitsu within a traditional framework.

The Kadokan Dojo - Victory Through Yielding!

Police Defensive Systems, Inc. - Police Nunchaku - When Control Really Counts... You Really Need the OPN III - Orcutt Police Defensive Systems Inc. provides the OPN III, promotional material (including brochure and video) and the certified training system exclusively to law enforcement, corrections, government and military personnel.

Seikeikan Dojo - The house located in a steep-walled valley with holy and pure water streams, where many Budoka and wise persons who have "Noblesse Oblige" meet each other. Miranda Sensei; Aikido Yoshinkan Sacramento; Orangevale, California.

Zebra Mats - These are the mats we use here at the Shuyokan Martial Arts Center.