Palumbo Shihan, founder of the Hakkoryu Martial Arts Federation, committed more than 40 years of his life to teaching Hakkoryu Jujutsu, traveling around the country offering seminars, holding annual Gasshuku (large gathering for the purpose of training), and providing a path for rank in Hakkoryu Jujutsu to all qualified individuals. Palumbo Shihan respectfully retired from the Hombu Dojo in 1998.
In an effort to continue passing the teachings of Shodai Soke Okuyama Ryohu and abide by the current wishes of the Hombu Dojo, he created the system Hakko Densho Ryu. Hakko Densho Ryu - meaning Hakkoryu taught as Palumbo Shihan was taught, the technique passed down in the traditional manner, by word of mouth. In 2008 Palumbo Shihan turned over the active administration of HMAF to his student, Dara Masi. He named Dara Masi as Director of HMAF and gave her the responsibility for all teaching, ranking, and administration of HMAF. Masi Shihan is honored to continue her teacher’s work. She travels extensively teaching classes and is known for her precise, detail based and open instruction. She enjoys working with martial artists of all styles and invites you to experience the beauty and efficiency of Hakko Densho Ryu Jujutsu.
