Links and Resources

Shuyokan Martial Arts Center - In addition to the Samurai Cop Self-Defense Academy classes, Shuyokan offers classes for adults, youth, and law enforcement in practical applications of the traditional martial arts of Yoshinkan Aikido, Kodokan Judo, Jujutsu and Shotokan Karate Jutsu.

The Bully and Me - Visit "In Control", the blogging home for "The Samurai Cop: the Bully and Me". Sensei Richard Milenkovich has practiced Aikido and conflict management for over twenty years. He is an Assistant Lecturer with the International Ki Society, headquartered in Japan. He holds the rank of Nidan in Shuyokan Ryu Aikijutsu and also the rank of Nidan in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido. He is currently studying at the Shuyokan Dojo in Costa Mesa, CA.

AFC Productions - Martial Arts Fight Scene Choreography for the Film Industry.

Let's Meet Officer Frank, written by a police officer who is a black belt with Shuyokan and illustrated by an elementary school teacher, helps children establish a positive first impression of law enforcement and was designed to educate preschool through third grade level children about their relationship with law enforcement. Detailed illustrations and simple text enable the child to see the police officer in both his on-duty and off-duty roles.

Aiki Toolbox - Exploring the Magic of Aikido - There are thousands of Aikido techniques. You can study them all or you can study the principles that make them all work. If you know these principles, you can do any technique effortlessly. This book demonstrates these principles in a clear and precise manner. No matter what style, level of skill, or age, Aiki Toolbox© will take your training to a higher level.
   This book is available for purchase at the Shuyokan Martial Arts Center in Costa Mesa, California, or online at: www.aikitools.com

The Latin Dragon, starring Shuyokan student Fabian Carrillo, with co-stars Gary Busey and Lorenzo Lamas.

Fabian Carrillo started training with Sensei Dye in the early 1990's. In the movie, Fabian uses Yoshinkan Aikido techniques that he had learned under the direct instruction and training with Sensei Dye. Sensei Dye was also on location during the filming of one of the major fight scenes in which Fabian has to take on numerous gang members inside a house using an array of martial arts techniques, including Aikido.

"We are extremely proud of Fabian both as an accomplished actor and martial artist."

At the end of the movie, Sensei Dye's name appears in the credits. For further information on this movie and to see the movie trailer, visit the Latin Dragon web site.

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