ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
My name is Pantelis (Alkis), and I’m the lead instructor at Bujinkan Shizen Dojo.
I’ve been training in the art for over 20 years, beginning my journey in the early 2000s in Athens, Greece under the guidance of Dai-Shihan George Georgiou (15th dan Bujinkan, 2nd dan Daito-ryu Aikijutsu, 2nd dan Judo). During that time, I had the opportunity to travel with him to Japan, where I trained with Soke Masaaki Hatsumi and many of his senior students—experiences that have greatly shaped my understanding and approach to the art. I received my Shodan in 2006.
Before moving to the UK, I attended seminars in Athens with Peter King, where I was introduced to Amatsu Tatara Hichibuku Goshinjutsu. I obtained my Anma (Japanese push-and-pull massage) licence in 2010, although I rarely practise it nowadays. Within the Hichibuku, there is a great deal of knowledge which directly correlates with martial arts training and it is incredibly important.
During my initial years in the UK, I trained with Dai-Shihan Marc Moor in Gloucester who I've been following to various seminars and events.
I continue to visit Japan and train there as often as possible. During one of my trips in 2012 with the Greek dojo, I passed the Sakki test and was awarded the title of Shidoshi within the Bujinkan. In 2020, during a more recent visit, I was honoured to receive the rank of 10th dan from Furuta Sensei—and the journey continues.
I also train in Taihojutsu (Japanese police defence and arrest techniques - more information here) through seminars organised by Peter King, where I was recently awarded 5th kyu. While distinct from the Bujinkan ryu-ha, I find Taihojutsu to be practical, effective, and highly complementary to our training.
Last but not least, I am a certified BMABA instructor, fully insured, and first aid trained.
I’ve been training in the art for over 20 years, beginning my journey in the early 2000s in Athens, Greece under the guidance of Dai-Shihan George Georgiou (15th dan Bujinkan, 2nd dan Daito-ryu Aikijutsu, 2nd dan Judo). During that time, I had the opportunity to travel with him to Japan, where I trained with Soke Masaaki Hatsumi and many of his senior students—experiences that have greatly shaped my understanding and approach to the art. I received my Shodan in 2006.
Before moving to the UK, I attended seminars in Athens with Peter King, where I was introduced to Amatsu Tatara Hichibuku Goshinjutsu. I obtained my Anma (Japanese push-and-pull massage) licence in 2010, although I rarely practise it nowadays. Within the Hichibuku, there is a great deal of knowledge which directly correlates with martial arts training and it is incredibly important.
During my initial years in the UK, I trained with Dai-Shihan Marc Moor in Gloucester who I've been following to various seminars and events.
I continue to visit Japan and train there as often as possible. During one of my trips in 2012 with the Greek dojo, I passed the Sakki test and was awarded the title of Shidoshi within the Bujinkan. In 2020, during a more recent visit, I was honoured to receive the rank of 10th dan from Furuta Sensei—and the journey continues.
I also train in Taihojutsu (Japanese police defence and arrest techniques - more information here) through seminars organised by Peter King, where I was recently awarded 5th kyu. While distinct from the Bujinkan ryu-ha, I find Taihojutsu to be practical, effective, and highly complementary to our training.
Last but not least, I am a certified BMABA instructor, fully insured, and first aid trained.
