Becky Sheetz-Runkle Sensei began training under Hutchins Sensei in 1996. She currently lives in Northern Virginia, but continues to train under Hutchins Sensei. Sensei Sheetz-Runkle runs the Woodbridge, VA dojo. She is committed to teaching and training in this art and has lived and breathed martial arts for 17 years. Previously, she studied karate and kickboxing and holds an E Dan (2nd Degree, Korean) in Tang Soo Do under Master John Weaver, and a Sho Dan in Shotokan under Sensei Rick Litton.
 

Gio has been studying martial arts since 1990 and, aside from his current rank in Sho Bushido, He also holds a First Degree Black Belt in Karate. His training in Aiki-jujutsu began in 1994 under the instruction of Sensei Raul Claros who educated him in Meikaku Ryu Aiki-jujutsu. A few years after moving to PA, He was fortunate enough to find Hutchins Sensei and Sho Bushido Ryu with the help of Sensei Becky and he has been with them since 2001.

"Only those who truly understand Aiki-Jujutsu can understand the passion that lies in the hearts of those who learn and teach this incredible art."
 

Uche Anusionwu, Yon Dan (4th Degree Black Belt)

Uche Anusionwu Sensei, a native of Nigeria, has been studying combatitive martial arts since the age of 5. He is Hutchins Sensei's senior student who is actively teaching and training in Philadelphia. He began his training under Hutchins Sensei many years ago, and has devoted his life to cultivating reality-based combat martial arts with an emphasis on fluid and precise technique. While working in New York for two years, Anusionwu Sensei traveled to Philadelphia every weekend to train under and teach for Hutchins Sensei. He also holds a San Dan in Shito Ryu.

 

Tagbo Emejulu, Yon Dan (4th Degree Black Belt)

Tagbo Emejulu Sensei, a native of Nigeria, began studying under Hutchins Sensei in 1996. He has been training in martial arts for over 19 years, including "street boxing" and Aikido. Recently, he graduated from Duke University where he taught ju jitsu to his classmates. Tagbo returned to the Philadelphia area in 2002 and is training and instructing students at the Sho Bushido Ryu Philadelphia location.



 

Inactive Black Belts