THE SHINJINBUKAN NEW YORK BRANCH
The Shinjinbukan New York Shibu Dōjō, founded in 1996 by Sensei Jimmy Mora, was the first Shinjinbukan Branch in the United States. Our mission is to preserve and promote the traditions of the Shinjinbukan School in Okinawa, Japan. Our school is a private Dōjō offering classes to a selected group of students of all ages.
Our classes are held at Ripley-Grier Studios, located at:
939 Eighth Avenue, Suite 307
(Between 55th & 56th Streets)
New York, NY 10019
Head Instructor — Shibu Chō: Sensei Jimmy Mora, Go Dan / 5th Dan
Assistant Instructors:
— Preston Flammang
— Masaaki Satō
— Joni Satō
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An appointment is required prior to visiting our Dōjō. New students are only accepted on a trial basis after completing an interview & screening process.
All candidates, must complete the New Student Application Form (pdf format)
For more information, contact us by email at:
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Wednesday
7:00 ~ 8:00 PM Junior Class (Children & Adults)
8:00 ~ 9:00 PM Advanced Class
Additional classes are scheduled on a regular basis.
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Our fees WILL NOT be discussed over the phone, but only during the interview process.
Our basic fees are divided in the following categories:
— Junior Students: All minors (17 and below) MUST register for one full session during Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall.
— New Adult Students: All adults accepted on a trial basis are required to register for 10 lessons.
— Permanent Dōjō Members: All permanent members will pay Dōjō fees annually.
All students and members at our Dōjō are required to pay an annual registration fee to the Shinjinbukan Honbu Dōjō in Okinawa, Japan. The annual registration fee is collected only once per year, during the month of January, and it is calculated based on the following rates:
— Yūdansha: Black Belts or Shinjinbukai Affiliate Members
— Mudansha: Junior Belts (All Ages)
The Shinjinbukan Foundation offers scholarships through its community program: Shōrin Ryū New York.
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The Shinjinbukan New York Branch is registered in the State of New York under the name Shinjinbukan Foundation. The Shinjinbukan New York Branch does not discriminate students because of race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status.
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Our calendar is divided into four seasons:
Winter Session: January 12 — March 19th
Spring Session: March 20th — June 20th
Summer Session: June 21st — September 21st
Fall Session: September 22nd — December 20th
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