Louis Arroyo is the owner and Chief Instructor of the Umineko Dojo. His is an accomplished martial artist currently holding the rank of 4th degree black belt in Genbukan Ninpo and Jujutsu and has earned the title "Renshi" or "Journeyman Master". Louis is also proficient in self-defense stick, Japanese sword, and has taught women’s self-defense classes. Louis is a former US Marine machine gunner ha
ving held the rank of Corporal while serving in Fox Co, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Division (USMC Reserves 1998-2002). Louis was also a M16 Rifle Expert, Pistol Marksman, and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Gold Star, the Marine Corps Selected Reserve Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Louis holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, is currently the Manager of the Investigations Department for the Potawatomi Gaming Commission and is active in his community. He is also a certified firearms instructor and is an volunteer Auxiliary Police Officer. Having started his training at the Futen Dojo at the age of 15 years old, Louis has spent the past 25 years training and learning pure Genbukan Martial Arts. He also regularly travels and trains in Japan with his teacher under the Grandmaster at the Honbu Dojo. Louis has committed himself to the Genbukan and in these ancient martial arts and wishes to share the wonderful teachings with those who join the Umineko Dojo.
