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JAMES SHORTT
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James Shortt
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ
James Shortt began his training in Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu, in 1959 with his father Peter Shortt Sensei. Peter Shortt had been student of the Japanese Ryoi Shinto-ryu teacher Takeda Tatsuo Sensei.
Early Training
James Shortt began his training in Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu, in 1959 with his father Peter Shortt Sensei. Peter Shortt had been student of the Japanese Ryoi Shinto-ryu teacher Takeda Tatsuo Sensei.
Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu
James Shortt has been practicing Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jūjutsu for 62 years and had it not been for him, then this traditional method would have disappeared. He is internationally acknowledged for his skill and understanding of Ryōi Shintō-ryū Jūjutsu
He received his Menkyo Kaiden (full licence) in Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu from the Japanese teacher Ryoi Shinto-ryu Komito Kaizo Sensei.
He is a previous Chairman of the British Isles Jūjutsu Federation and later a founding member of the U.K. Government backed ‘Martial Arts Commission’
In 1985, he had the honour of demonstrating Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu for His Imperial Highness (the then Crown Prince), now the Japanese Emperor Naruhito at the Anjinkai Festival in London.
In 1998, he was awarded Kudan (9th Dan black belt) in Jujutsu from the Dai Nihon Seibukan Renmei.
In 2009, at the invitation of his Japanese student Osanai Hideto (8th Dan, Menkyo Kaiden ), he taught a Taikai (international seminar) at the Sanbu City Budōkan in Chiba-ken Japan. During that event, he was presented with a certificate celebrating his 50 years of Ryoi Shinto-ryu practice.
From 1976 to 2019, he served as Kaicho (Chairman) of the Ryoi Shintokai (organisation for the practice and preservation of Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu) and Shihanke (Chief Instructor) between 1976 and 2020. He was subsequently awarded the rank of Shuhan (Senior Master) and the title of Meijin (Master Exemplar) by the Ryoi Shintokai.
The ‘Zen Nihon Sogo Budo Renmei’ (ZNSBR - All Japan Budo Federation) in Kyoto, Japan have awarded him:
He also holds the following ranks from the Ryoi Shintokai:
In 2019, he received a ‘Kansha-jo’ - certificate of appreciation in celebration of his 60 years in Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu presented to him by the Ryoi Shintokai organisation.
He has taught Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu classes, courses / seminars in:
Other martial arts ranks and awards:
Professional Life
James currently serves in the following roles:
He has taught close protection, military, police personnel and governmental organisations world-wide and as result of these education programmes, he has received numerous awards and honours
Publications:
Sensei Shortt Contact Info -
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/gallgbaron
Email: jamesshortt@ryoishintokai.com
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ
James Shortt began his training in Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu, in 1959 with his father Peter Shortt Sensei. Peter Shortt had been student of the Japanese Ryoi Shinto-ryu teacher Takeda Tatsuo Sensei.
Early Training
James Shortt began his training in Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu, in 1959 with his father Peter Shortt Sensei. Peter Shortt had been student of the Japanese Ryoi Shinto-ryu teacher Takeda Tatsuo Sensei.
Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu
James Shortt has been practicing Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jūjutsu for 62 years and had it not been for him, then this traditional method would have disappeared. He is internationally acknowledged for his skill and understanding of Ryōi Shintō-ryū Jūjutsu
He received his Menkyo Kaiden (full licence) in Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu from the Japanese teacher Ryoi Shinto-ryu Komito Kaizo Sensei.
He is a previous Chairman of the British Isles Jūjutsu Federation and later a founding member of the U.K. Government backed ‘Martial Arts Commission’
In 1985, he had the honour of demonstrating Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu for His Imperial Highness (the then Crown Prince), now the Japanese Emperor Naruhito at the Anjinkai Festival in London.
In 1998, he was awarded Kudan (9th Dan black belt) in Jujutsu from the Dai Nihon Seibukan Renmei.
In 2009, at the invitation of his Japanese student Osanai Hideto (8th Dan, Menkyo Kaiden ), he taught a Taikai (international seminar) at the Sanbu City Budōkan in Chiba-ken Japan. During that event, he was presented with a certificate celebrating his 50 years of Ryoi Shinto-ryu practice.
From 1976 to 2019, he served as Kaicho (Chairman) of the Ryoi Shintokai (organisation for the practice and preservation of Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu) and Shihanke (Chief Instructor) between 1976 and 2020. He was subsequently awarded the rank of Shuhan (Senior Master) and the title of Meijin (Master Exemplar) by the Ryoi Shintokai.
The ‘Zen Nihon Sogo Budo Renmei’ (ZNSBR - All Japan Budo Federation) in Kyoto, Japan have awarded him:
- Judan (10th dan) rank and Hanshi title - Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu
He also holds the following ranks from the Ryoi Shintokai:
- Judan (10th dan) rank - Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu
- Judan (10th dan) rank - Ryoi Shinto-ryu Torite
- Judan (10th dan) rank - Ryoi Shinto-ryu Kenpo
- Judan (10th dan) rank - Ryoi Shinto-ryu Sogo Bujutsu
In 2019, he received a ‘Kansha-jo’ - certificate of appreciation in celebration of his 60 years in Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu presented to him by the Ryoi Shintokai organisation.
He has taught Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu classes, courses / seminars in:
- U.K.
- Europe
- American
- Japan
Other martial arts ranks and awards:
- Judan (10th. dan black belt) in Jujutsu from the Dai Nippon Seibukan Renmei in 2017.
- Meijin title from the Dai Nippon Seibukan Renmei in 2017
- Rokudan (6th dan black belt) in Karate from the Dai Nippon Seibukan Renmei in 2003
- Yondan (4th dan black belt) in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu in 2018
- Sandan (3rd dan black belt) in Judo from the International Society of Traditional Judo in 1987.
- Nidan (2nd dan black belt) in Tenjin Shin’yo ryu Jujutsu from the British Jujutsu Society in 1974
- Gant D’ Or (equivalent to senior black belt) in Boxe Francais / Savate in 1998 by the Great Britain Boxe Francais / Savate Federation
- Shodan (1st dan black belt) in Hakko-ryu Jujutsu in 1987
Professional Life
James currently serves in the following roles:
- CEO of the International Bodyguard Association
- President of International Law Enforcement Training Agency
He has taught close protection, military, police personnel and governmental organisations world-wide and as result of these education programmes, he has received numerous awards and honours
Publications:
- ‘Beginning Jujitsu - Ryoi Shinto Ryu Style’ by James G. Shortt & Katsuharu Hashimoto (1978), publ. Paul H Crompton Ltd.
- ‘Self-defence - The Essential Handbook’ by James G. Shortt (1984), publ. Sidgwick & Jackson, London.
- Contributed the Ryoi Shinto-ryu Jujutsu chapter to the book; 'The Complete Martial Arts’ by Paul H. Crompton (1989), publ. by Partridge Press, London
- ‘Ju-Jutsu – Samurai Unarmed Fighting’ (Video) by James Shortt (1991), produced by Beckmann Visual Publishing
- Featured in Volume 37 of the book 'The World's Greatest Martial Artist' by Ted Gambordella (2021), Independently published
Sensei Shortt Contact Info -
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/gallgbaron
Email: jamesshortt@ryoishintokai.com
