SHISENKAN KOBUDŌ FEDERATION
United Kingdom Shibu
Shisenkan means Hall of the Mystic Warrior. It further means, the hall of the invincible warrior scholar. This reflects the two paths of the true enlightened warrior, that of Bun 文, learning, and Bu 武, fighting. Throughout Japanese history, the most profound warriors have adopted this bunbu-no-michi 文武の道, often refered to as the "Way of the Brush and Sword."Shisenkan is a sanctuary for the highest level of martial skills, martial ethics, discipline, and spirituality. It is a place of friendships and mutual efforts among its members. In Shisenkan anybody who is sincere, trains diligently, disciplined, and follows the organizations rules and requirments, will have access to all knowledge--open and hidden.
The Kanchō (Head of the Organisation) of Shisenkan is Ron Kosen ("Mystic Tiger"). He has been learning, training and teaching modern martial arts and Kobudō (Old Martial Way) for the past forty-four years. In late 2022, Kosen officially resigned and parted ways with his long-time teacher Tanemura Tsunehisa, and established his organization Shisenkan for the purpose of providing the highest level of teachings of the Old Martial Way, presenting his deshi with a wealth of knowledge of the martial way and its historical context--teaching Bumon (martial gate) and Shūmon (spiritual gate). Learning and training with sincerety and honesty creates a strong spirit, effective defense skills, and kind heart. Kosen’s ultimate purpose is to spread true and authentic Kobudō throught the world, with an open heart and welcoming spirit, and bring all his deshi to the highest level of skills they can achieve. For Kosen, true Kobudō improves human relations, thus promoting a safer, more peaceful society.