I am very grateful to Ishii Hideharu Sensei, Kaichō of the 'Nihon Budō Kokusai Renmei' (日本武道国際連盟 - Japan Budō International Federation) for the awards of Jūdan (十段 10th Dan) rank and Dai Shihan (大師範 - senior master teacher) title in Jūjutsu (柔術).

This is a testament to the 403 year old tradition of Ryōi Shintō-ryū Jūjutsu (良移心当流 柔術)

However, this is also poignant for me because this year marks my 49 years of Ryōi Shintō-ryū Jūjutsu (良移心当流 柔術) and my 50th anniversary of practicing Jūjutsu.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to Mladen Burazerović (JBIF CEO) for his kind assistance in progressing these awards.