What are the origins of Nihon Jujutsu?
The origins of Nihon Jujtsu can be traced directly to the following world-renown Japanese martial artists who influenced or directly contributed to its development: Ueshiba Morihei, the founder of aikibujutsu and aikido. Mifune Kyuzo, 10th dan Kodokan judo, senior instructor at the Kodokan, and founding member of the International Martial Arts Federation. Nagaoka Hidekazu, 10th dan Kodokan judo. Ito Kazuo, 8th dan Kodokan judo; Founding Member and First Chief Director, Kokusai Budoin, International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF). Kotani Sumiyaki, 10th dan Kodokan judo, Director of the SAC combatives course at the Kodokan, and a foremost expert on judo kata. Hosokawa Kusuo, 9th dan judo, taihojutsu instructor of the SAC combatives course at the Kodokan. Ishikawa Takahiko, Instructor of the SAC combatives course at the Kodokan, 2 time All Japan Judo champion, who dedicated thirty years of his life to establishing judo in North America. Dr. Tomiki Kenji, Founder of the Japan Aikido Associ
