Wayne Muromoto, SMAA Senior Advisor from Hawaii, recently visited the Missouri Botanical Gardens, where he gave a well-received demonstration of Takeuchi Ryu jujutsu and related weapons. The event was part of the annual Japan Festival that takes place in St. Louis. Also performing was SMAA Senior Advisor Dave Lowry, who demonstrated Yagyu Shinkage Ryu swordsmanship. His dynamic and expert use of the sword was as well received in Missouri as it was at past SMAA events.
Mr. Muromoto is the sword wielding attacker above, and he is assisted by his student Clark Watanabe, also from Oahu, Hawaii. Mr. Muromoto has received a sixth dan and Shihan teaching certificate from the SMAA Jujutsu Division. He offers ongoing classes in Takeuchi Ryu jujutsu and Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido in Honolulu.
