
NYBA INSTRUCTORS
NYBA is a not-for-profit 501c-(3) organization, none of the instructors are paid to teach, but rather are just a group of dedicated individuals who enjoy teaching and believe in our mission to preserve this traditional Japanese sword style. NYBA is the main branch of RSR in the North East. All RSR senior instructors hold the rank of Renshi (15 – 45 years of experience) and our Senpai are Sandan 3rd DAN ( 6 – 8 years of experience).
Kyudo classes are taught by Phil Ortiz Sensei and assisted by senior students.
Naginata classes are taught by coaches who hold the rank of Nidan with the USNF.
All instructors also have signed and agreed to the NYBA CODE OF ETHICS.
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KANJURO SHIBATA XXI SENSEI
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KUNIKAZU YAHAGI SENSEI
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KATIE ROCHE SENSEI