Hasu Dojo
The name of our school, Hasu Dojo, honors the guiding influences of our instructors, and reflects our training philosophy. Hasu Dojo 蓮道場 translates into Lotus Dojo.
Lotus emerge from the depths of dark murky waters to grasp the light. In order for individuals to grow and persevere throughout life’s conflicts– physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, one must acknowledge and overcome obstacles.
The training is not intended for sport or recreation. There are no trophies or win-loss records. It is a place to convey life and death principles that could save the exponent’s life by any means possible.
Hasu Dojo is small and informal – similar to the feudal Japanese martial schools where students receive individualized attention according to their knowledge and abilities.
The training is conducted in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere with an emphasis on growth and awareness in the training. All members train together whenever possible.
There is no “caste” system involved in this training.
Members treat their seniors with respect and juniors with care.
New members are encouraged to ask questions to their seniors, and seniors must insure the safety of their juniors.
In Japan, this relationship is called the sempai/kohai (senior/junior) system. Due to the nature of the training, it is necessary that the technique and speed be appropriate for the level of individual practitioners and agreed upon in advance.
As the individual practitioner’s abilities and knowledge grow, so does the intensity of training.
I N S T R U C T O R S
The current dojo-cho (head of the training hall),
Shidoshi
Philip Nam
Sensei Philip Nam is a lifelong student of martial arts. He has been training exclusively in the Bujinkan since 2003 and regularly makes dedicated training trips to Japan. A member of the Shidoshikai (instructors guild) Philip also holds rank in Tae Kwon Do and has experience in Hapkido and Kendo along with western combative arts.
Philip is a student of Bujinkan Happo Biken Menkyo Shihan
Dr. Luke Molitor of Jigoku Dojo in Dallas Texas. He travels across the US and abroad to continue his personal training several times throughout the year.
Shidoshi-ho
Joseph King
Sensei Joseph has been a dedicated student of the Bujinkan since 2016.
He regularly makes training trips to various seminars to expand his knowledge of our arts. He holds rank in the Bujinkan and also has experience in other tradtional Japanese martial arts as well.