Bushidokan is a self-defense system founded by the legendary Jim
'Ronin' Harrison in the 1960's.
Bushidokan
Basics
Bushidokan is based on modified techniques of
karate and judo, designed to provide a system of simple and
effective self-defense tactics. Bushidokan is based on the "7
foundations":
7 Basic Stances7 Basic Blocks7
Basic Strikes7 Basic KicksThe student of
Bushidokan is exposed to a wide variety of techniques that can be
found in Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and
Aikijutsu.
Jim Harrison teaches weapons defense for a
Bushidokan class in the 1960's.
[1976] Bushidokan Founder
- Jim Harrison
Bushidokan was founded by the
legendary "Triple Crown" Jim 'Ronin' Harrison. Harrison was a
fighter in all regards.... ring, street and jungle. In the ring, he
was known as one of the most feared and ruthless fighters of the
"Blood-and-Guts" era of American karate. Winning a combination of
regional, national, and world championships championships in
karate, judo, and kickboxing, Harrison has a long resume of
accomplishments. These include AAU Regional Judo champion, 3-time
U.S. Karate Champion, 3-time All-American Grand Champion,
undefeated U.S. light-heavyweight Kickboxing Champion, and coach to
the undefeated 1974-76 U.S. Professional Team. At 63, Harrison won
the National Masters Judo Championship and in 1999, placed 3rd in
the Masters World Judo Championships.
On the street, Harrison
served in a Special Violence Squad as part of a trial Special
Operations branch of the SLPD. He worked the high crime districts
in St. Louis during the 1960s in a world of violence few can
comprehend. Despite taking four bullets to the chest while still
managing to subdue his opponent before passing out, he remained one
of two survivors of the original 14 person unit.
In the jungle,
Harrison served in a para-military "Search-and-Destroy" unit for
the Thai Army that undertook missions in SE Asia in the early
1970s. Harrison was a body-guard for Chuck Norris, Linda (Mrs.
Bruce) Lee, and Prince Mikhail Matijasevic. He was awarded a PhD in
martial arts (Research, Analysis & Instruction) by Yudanshakai
University and was inducted into the International Karate Hall of
Fame.
Called "one of the most dangerous men in the world" by
Bruce Lee, Harrison is regarded at the top instructor in combatives
in the world. Besides training Army Special Forces, Rangers and
other military/Police units, he trains champion MMA, karate, judo,
jujitsu, and submission fighters at his Sakura Warrior Arts school
in Missoula, Montana, USA.
Jim Harrison
Ranks 9th degree in Ronin Jutsu 9th degree in
Bushidokan Karate/Jujitsu 9th degree in US Jujitsu 9th
degree in Judo 8th degree in Kodokan Karate 5th degree in
AikijitsuJim Harrison is the founder of the modern combatives
system Ronin Jutsu and is one of the most highly regarded and
respected instructors, coaches, and referees in the world of
martial arts.
Jim Harrison with a few of his trophes
and ranks... each earned with blood, sweat, and tears (circa
1972).
[1977] External Links
Bushidokan Homepage Sakura Warrior Arts Jim
Harrison
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