New Student Application

New Students

Before learning any of the systems listed under the Genbukan, you must first join the appropriate organization.

These organizations provide martial arts instruction to their members in the systems and Ryuha (traditional martial arts schools) shown below.

Members of GWNBF can receive instruction and take examinations in Taijutsu, Bojutsu, Bikenjutsu, Naginata, Yari, and other weapons systems, as well as Koryu Karate, individual Ryuha (after obtaining at least Shodan in Taijutsu), Goshinjutsu, and Chinese martial arts.

Members of KJJR can receive instruction and take examinations in Jujutsu, Koryu Karate, individual Ryuha (after obtaining at least Shodan in Jujutsu), Goshinjutsu, and Chinese martial arts.

Members of JKWF can receive instruction and take examinations only in the individual Ryuha. To be accepted as a member of JKWF, an individual must either have obtained at least Shodan in Taijutsu or KJJR Jujutsu, or have obtained a black belt in another martial art, such as Aikido, Karate, or Judo. Members of Ninja or Ninjutsu systems other than GWNBF are not permitted to join.

Members of ATWF can receive instruction and take examinations only in the Amatsu Tatara system.

The normal method of joining these organizations is through a recognized Dojo-Cho. If you are not already training at a dojo, please find the closest dojo to you, for example, by using the Dojo Locator on the Genbukan home page. If there is no dojo close to you, you should find the closest dojo within your country and join the appropriate organization by contacting the Dojo-Cho of that dojo. If there are no dojos within your country, you may contact Honbu and ask for a recommendation. In this case, please contact Honbu Dojo directly through the Genbukan home page, and Honbu will provide guidance on how to proceed.

The application forms for joining these organizations are available below. New members should use only the application form designated by Honbu and submit the completed form, together with the application fee and photo(s) (32 mm tall × 30 mm wide), to their direct teacher.