Hoshu Dojo

  • Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo
  • Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu

Benefits

Tradition

The kata of Shindo Muso Ryu and Daito Ryu have been refined for centuries and are fascinating studies in the art of war. We take our duty to pass them on to future generations seriously.

Personal development

Koryu kata provide a structured place to grow resilient and confident in the face of conflict and find your voice under pressure.

Burn away stress and achieve a stronger, more flexible and coordinated body at the impact level you can handle.

Community

Our dojo family has gathered from all over North America and Japan to train with Goto sensei annually for over 10 years and values respect, authenticity, and humor.

Fun

It's fun. We love this stuff, and think you will too!

Hoshu Dojo is a community of students of Kei Goto sensei that are committed to carrying forward the cultural legacy of Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu and Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu that he has taught us. We each bring our authentic selves to practice and balance martial practice and moving zen with community and humor. We have locations in Japan, and satellite locations spanning the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu, and its modern offshoot, Jodo, is a 400-year-old art that teaches the use of sword and broader martial and personal development through the use of a simple short staff to overcome a better-armed opponent wielding a sword. In Jodo, we rely on precision and the flexibility of the Jo to overcome the inherent advantages of our blade-wielding opponent.

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu is the original “Aiki” art, an art of traditional Japanese jujutsu. This art includes sophisticated throws, joint locks, and strikes, offering a rich reserve of technical knowledge for overcoming an opponent in close range combat.

Contact us if you are interested to come check out a practice.

Leadership

  • Headshot: Kei Goto

    Kei Goto

    7th dan Kyoshi (Jodo), Menkyo (Daito Ryu)

    Oita, Japan

  • Headshot: Thomas Groendal

    Thomas Groendal

    7th dan Renshi (Jodo), 4th dan (Daito Ryu)

    Portland, Oregon

  • Headshot: Marcus Phung

    Marcus Phung

    5th dan (Jodo)

    Seattle, Washington

  • Headshot: Jeff Kamo

    Jeff Kamo

    4th dan (Jodo)

    Vancouver, BC

  • Headshot: Michael Park

    Michael Park

    4th dan (Jodo), 2nd dan (Daito Ryu)

    Portland, Oregon

  • Headshot: Chris Dowling

    Chris Dowling

    4th dan (Jodo)

    Seattle, Washington

  • Headshot: Jess Hilliam

    Jess Hilliam

    4th dan (Jodo)

    Vancouver, BC

  • Headshot: Dave Zambrano

    Dave Zambrano

    3rd dan (Jodo), 1st dan (Daito Ryu)

    Portland, Oregon

Locations

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