Shinmyōken Dōjō: Classical Japanese Martial Arts in Westchester
New York
Established 2005
A place to gather as martial friends
and study the living movement of Japanese budō as transmitted by Dr. Masaaki
Hatsumi, Sōke of the Bujinkan Dōjō.
What
We Teach
We do not teach sport or
competition. We practice the classical warrior arts of Japan — a method of
survival, awareness, and adaptive movement that has endured for over 800 years.
At the heart of this tradition is taijutsu,
the art of unified body movement. Training explores distance, angling, timing,
and the natural mechanics of the human body to navigate any situation with
clarity and composure.
Training
Includes:
Our dojo maintains the spirit of isshi
soden — a direct, heart‑to‑heart transmission that bypasses modern sport
pedagogy and preserves the essence of the art.
Why
Train Here
The Shinmyōken Dōjō is not a
commercial school. It is a place of sincere practice, mutual respect, and
rigorous study.
Training is personal, quiet, and
rooted in tradition. We work in small groups, outdoors, connected to the
environment — as was done historically. Students learn not only techniques, but
the principles that make them alive.
Entrance is not a matter of online
registration. It is a matter of intent. Those who feel called to the study of
taijutsu are invited to present themselves in person at our Saturday morning
class.
Schedule
& Location
When: Saturday Mornings | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Where:
Malcolm Wilson Park Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, NY 10707
Training is held outdoors year‑round,
connecting our movement to the environment.
Instructor
Instruction is led by Fred
Feddeck (Shidōshi), who has dedicated himself to the study of the Bujinkan
arts since 1993. His work focuses on preserving classical transmission while
making its lessons accessible and relevant to modern practitioners.
Begin
Your Training
If the study of traditional Japanese budō calls to you, come to a Saturday morning practice and introduce yourself. The path begins with a single step — taken with sincerity.