{"id":23,"date":"2025-06-28T14:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T14:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T19:44:57","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull extendify-image-import has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1525198104776-f6e8a873f9b7?ixid=M3w0MzUxNjF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHxtYXJ0aWFsJTIwYXJ0c3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3NTA3NTI1ODh8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;orientation=landscape?fit=crop&amp;crop=entropy%2Cfaces&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;w=1280\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-foreground-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20599a15120633904a8f96fd80899131\" style=\"color:#fafafa;font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\">About<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fb85e995 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"about\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>About Shisei Ry\u016b Aikibud\u014d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:16px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:16px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shisei Ry\u016b Aikibud\u014d stands as a living testament to the profound depth and elegance of traditional Japanese martial arts. Rooted in the principles of <strong>Aiki<\/strong>, this system embodies the seamless integration of mind, body, and spirit, teaching practitioners not only the mastery of technique but also the cultivation of character, awareness, and harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The art owes its modern form to the vision of the <strong>late Gary W. Ducote, Kaiso<\/strong>, whose dedication to the preservation and transmission of authentic Aikibud\u014d ensured that the art would thrive across generations. Kaiso Ducote\u2019s approach combined rigorous technical training with a philosophy that emphasized discipline, respect, and the ethical application of martial skill, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire practitioners worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the lineage is proudly carried forward by <strong>S\u014dke Jefferey Lane<\/strong>, who upholds the traditions of Shisei Ry\u016b Aikibud\u014d while guiding its evolution for contemporary practice. Under S\u014dke Lane\u2019s stewardship, students learn to move with precision, control, and grace, mastering techniques steeped in centuries of history while developing the resilience, focus, and integrity that define true martial excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shisei Ry\u016b Aikibud\u014d is more than a martial art; it is a journey of transformation. Through disciplined training, students cultivate strength of body, clarity of mind, and refinement of spirit, discovering a path that enriches both their practice and their daily lives. The art remains committed to honoring its lineage, preserving its philosophy, and nurturing the next generation of martial artists who walk the path with reverence, skill, and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:16px\"><strong>Embark on the journey of Shisei Ry\u016b Aikibud\u014d, and experience the enduring art, philosophy, and spirit that continue to shape lives and inspire generations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d2053b44 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large extendify-image-import wp-duotone-primary-foreground\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-default extendify-image-import\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jeff1-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-161\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25rem;border-top-right-radius:25rem;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jeff1-5.png 663w, https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jeff1-5-259x300.png 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3bcd2578 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\">Soke Jefferey Lane<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:4px\">7 Dan Shisei Ryu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-default extendify-image-import\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/logoshisei.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25rem;border-top-right-radius:25rem;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" 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class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-default extendify-image-import\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/logoshisei-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25rem;border-top-right-radius:25rem;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/logoshisei-1.png 340w, https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/logoshisei-1-300x296.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3bcd2578 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\">Sensei Kaden Lane<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:4px\">3 Dan Shisei Ryu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border is-style-default extendify-image-import\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/josh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-155\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25rem;border-top-right-radius:25rem;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/josh.jpg 720w, https:\/\/shiseiryu.us\/dojo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/josh-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3bcd2578 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\">Sensei Joshua Kiely<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:4px\">3 Dan Shisei Ryu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7276a2bb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"testimonials\" 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