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Hanshi Kaufman has
enjoyed an extensive career in the martial arts world since the 1950’s. An
acknowledged True Founding Father of American Karate, he is, along with his rank
and title Hanshi 10th dan, Shodai soke, 1st generation founder of Dojo no
Hebi-School of the Snake (Hebi-Ryu Budo) considered by many masters to be one of
the most formidable and realistic martialist methods in the world. (The title of
Hanshi was given to Kaufman before it became the wannabes title of
choice.)
He began serious study of karate in Okinawa while serving in the
United States Air Force in 1958 and was one of the first USAF karate instructors
as part of the American Karate Federation (Accredited by the Japan Karate Assn:
Messrs. Shuji Masutani, Masotomo Takagi, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Charles R.
Collinsworth). Hanshi began teaching in New York City in 1961 and continues to
this day. His daily karate, iaido, and sai workouts in Central Park have become
legendary.
Continually striving
to learn more of the budo arts, Hanshi practices daily: karate, weaponry, and
iaido with a select group of “shosei” students. He also teaches self-defense for
many national security agencies, senior citizen groups, community centers,
corporations, and private clients. He travels the world as a Good Will
Ambassador.
Recognized as a master speaker and seminarist, he conducts
business management and motivation seminars and is widely sought out by major
institutions and global groups. He is considered one of the more functional and
productive strategy facilitators on the contemporary circuit.
He is the
author of 37 books including the world famous Martial Artist’s Book of Five
Rings, Sun Tzu’s Art of War, Shogun Scrolls, The Living Tao, Sword in the
Boardroom, Self-Revealization Acceptance, Life-Force Energy Healing, Zen and the
Art of Stickfighting, Zen Fairy Tales, and the coveted novel, The Hanshi of
Central Park. Many more titles will soon be available through Hanshi Warrior
Press, his publishing company that promises to only present viable and important
works to the genre.
Hanshi is also an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and is attached to the Governor’s
Island, New York City Flotilla 1SR 05-10. He is certified as a Coast Guard instructor and serves as
boat crew and communications operator. An avid ham radio hobbyist, his call sign
is KC2OSA. Call him on Echolink.
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