Richmond Kihon Shibu
The Richmond Kihon Shibu is a small training group based in Richmond Virginia and focused on the basic material of the Bujinkan. The training is geared towards beginners and those wishing to focus on kihon skills. The group is under the guidance of Shidoshi Joe Rae of the Tidewater Bujinkan Dojo and lead by a student of his, Thomas Whitehead.
Instructor’s Resume
March 1998 - May 1999
In Mechanicsburg, PA I was introduced to the Bujinkan by then Shidoshi-ho Jamie Daniel and trained regularly.
May 1999 - April 2002
Jamie moved away from the area and I moved to Richmond, VA and did not train during this time.
April 2002 - May 2003
Met then nidan David Moorefield and trained regularly in Richmond, VA.
May 2003 - October 2003
Graduated college and spend time traveling and looking for work and did little training.
October 2003 - December 2003
Moved to Newport News, VA and met then nidan Jim King. Regular training resumed.
December 2003 - June 2005
Met then sandan Joe Rae. Jim and I joined his dojo and the two of them shared teaching duties until Jim moved in May 2005. During this time I attended two Bud Malstrom seminars on Gyokko Ryu hosted by Tristar Martial Arts.
June 2005 - August 2006
Moved to Northern Virginia and trained frequently with Brian Ferrenz and Jong Cha of the BTSD Hanamizuki Shibu, Lauren Brandstein and Roger D’Souza of DC Bujinkan and less frequently with Jeff Mueller of the Magokoro Dojo. In February 2006 I also met Doug Tweedy of the Bujinkan Shima Dojo.
Seminars attended:
September 2005, Maryland, Noguchi Sensei Live Video Class by Charles Collins
December 2005, Maryland, Mike Pearce, Taijutsu
February 2006, Virginia, Ed Martin, Shinden Fudo Ryu
March 2006, Ohio, Luke Molitor, Kukishinden Ryu Kenjutsu/Bikenjutsu
March 2006, New York, Arnaud Cousergue, Shinden Fudo Ryu
May 2006, New York, Kacem Zoughari, Shinken Kihon and Bukiwaza
May 2006, Virginia, Joe Rae, Kukishinden Ryu Bikenjutsu
July 2006, Washington DC, Kacem Zoughari, Kukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu, Shoden Level
August 2006, Virginia, Doug Norman, Sui Ren
August 2006 - December 2006
Moved back to Richmond and trained with Doug and David until David moved to Colorado in December.
Seminars attended:
August 2006, Virginia, Ninja Summit
October 2006, Virginia, Doug Norman, Taijutsu
December 2006, Virginia, Chris Carbonaro, Daikomyosai Review
January 2007 - May 2007
Assisted teaching the University of Richmond Taijutsu class that David Moorefield formerly taught and occasionally visited the Bujinkan Shima Dojo.
Seminars attended:
April 2007, Virginia, Joe Rae, Kukishinden Ryu Bikenjutsu
May 2007 - December 2007
Taught the Richmond Kihon Shibu while training under my instructor Shidoshi Joe Rae whenever I can and with friends of the Bujinkan Shima Dojo.
Seminars attended:
August 2007, Virginia, Ninja Summit
December 2007, Virginia, Chris Carbonaro, Daikomyosai Review
January 2008 - Present
Holding Richmond Kihon Shibu classes at the Bujinkan Shima Dojo.
Seminars attended:
January 2008, Virginia, Rob Renner, Taijutsu
