Our Kanchō
Ron Kosen Sensei, the leader and creator of Shisenkan, focuses on teaching the kata of the various schools within Kobudo but with an understanding of modern applications for real-life self-defense.
He has decades of experience training and teaching Ninpo/Kobudo Taijutsu, Jujutsu, and Weapons
At Aotake Dōjō we follow his philosophies and training methods to achieve optimal results.
Aotake dōjō
In April 2020, Yaoki Dōjō was bestowed on Stephanie Dunham Sensei. Because of the pandemic, Yaoki Dōjō was later opened in September of that year. Having accepted a student, Stephanie Sensei began teaching Ninpo Taijutsu and Japanese Jujutsu. When the organization connected to Yaoki Dōjō closed, Stephanie Sensei sought out another organization to join.
In August of 2023, Stephanie sought entry into the Shisenkan International Kobudo Federation and was accepted by Ron Kosen Sensei as his student. Ron Kosen Sensei awarded Stephanie a new dōjō name, Aotake (Blue/green bamboo) Dōjō as an official dōjō of the Shisenkan International Kobudo Federation. Stephanie is excited about the future of Aotake Dōjō and welcomes anyone who wants to grow as a person to join her and her students in their new endeavors!
Stephanie Dunham Sensei
Stephanie Dunham Sensei is a firm believer in empowering others to be their best selves. Stephanie Sensei believes in taking ancient disciplines and traditions of Japanese warrior culture and applying them to modern needs.
She enjoys teaching, but more importantly, she loves learning. She continues to train and work towards expanding her knowledge base for herself and her students. Steph Sensei believes in a holistic approach to training and works to balance the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of martial arts. She believes that martial arts training is for anyone, regardless of limitations, who wishes to improve their lives.
