BOJUKA RYU

Bojuka Ryu was founded by Shihan Eddie G. Stewart. He designed this art based on his experience in Boxing, Japanese JuJitsu, Judo, and Karate, both Japanese and Korean styles. During his career in the military, he was exposed to many other different styles of martial arts including Tang Soo Do, Chito Ryu, Judo, Kodenkan Jujitsu, and Aikido. The majority of his time in the Army was in the capacity of a hand-to-hand combat instructor. His competition experience included Golden Gloves boxing, and also time spent in the karate ring and Judo mat.

His dedication to Bojuka Ryu and the Martial Arts was immeasurable. He spent many tireless hours to help his students and support the Arts.  His wish of building the headquarters for Bojuka Ryu was realized in 2001 when he organized his students to build not only the headquarters but a brand new dojo for them to train in as well as for the many generations to come.

For health reasons, he ceased instructing in 2002 and promoted his Dojo Instructor, Sensei Eddie Nakao, to Head Instructor. Sensei Nakao is currently teaching in the same capacity today.

Shihan Eddie G. Stewart passed away on March 7, 2014.  His shoes will never be filled, but we will continue to keep the teachings and spirit of Bojuka Ryu alive to all those stepping on the mat.

Instructors

Eddie Nakao

Eddie Nakao

Head Instructor

Sensei Eddie Nakao studied directly under Shihan Stewart, founder of Bojuka Ryu with whom he earned his 7th degree Blackbelt; he also holds a 4th degree Blackbelt in Judo through the United States Judo Federation and is a certified International Coach through U.S.A. Judo, the National governing body of Judo for the United States.
Sensei Nakao has been training, competing, instructing, and studying the martial arts for over 50 years. Besides coaching and teaching children, teens, and adults self-defense, preparation for the competition arena if they choose, and studying the arts to improve the quality of their lives, his goal is to pass on the many benefits that Bojuka Ryu and Judo can bring to each individual regardless of their path. The disciplines and virtues will assist the student to develop their own vision towards a life of purpose, happiness, and fulfillment. 
 

Sensei Janine

Sensei Janine

Head Instructor Botan Joshi Judo Kai

Retired from the U.S. National team. She currently heads our Women’s Judo programs and works with our competition teams. Her competition resume has tremendous depth and she has experienced Judo from around the globe.  She’s a 4-time Senior National Champion, a 3-time World Team member, Pan American Games Silver Medalist, and has won multiple World Cup medals.  She holds a 5th Degree Blackbelt in Bojuka Ryu and a 3rd degree blackbelt in Judo.