International Combat Martial Arts Encyclopedia

Who is Who in the International Combat Martial Arts

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David J. D'Antonio

The Bufukan as it is known today was created in 1994 as the Bushi Kai Ninpo Dojo by Soke D'Antonio as a way to pass on the teachings of the Koga Ryu Wada Ha  style of ninjutsu.

Soke D'Antonio adopted the name Bufukan or "house of the warrior wind" in 1997 to describe his interpretation of both Iga and Koga stlyes of Ninpo, of which he is a master of both.

Soke D'Antonio began his martial arts training in 1978 under Soke Harou Oyama and Ni dai Soke Fred Barnes in the art of Koga Ryu Wada Ha ninpo. Soke D'Antonio would often train anywhere from 6 to 10 hours per day with his teachers and no less than 3 hrs per day. Training 7 days per week was mandatory. Soke D'Antonio became the iemoto (inheritor) of the system after 11 years of training with these men.
Soke was given the sacred Keppan  (blood oath ) at the age of 9. After becoming iemoto ,Soke began the study of other styles of ninjutsu to include Iga related systems. Soke remains true to his Koga lineage ( which stems from Soke Seiko Fujita)  to this day and maintains it as the basis of his teachings, favoring it over the other systems he has studied. Soke D'Antonio currently holds the grade of Judan kuro obi or 10th degree black belt in ninjutsu/ninpo. Soke has also studied Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and gung fu.

Soke D'Antonio is a certified reiki master and incorporates this into his teachings at the Bufukan Hombu Dojo.

In addition to his work in the martial arts (which includes a published book and several magazine articles) Soke has worked on private security details (as the director of operations) for various celebrities and private citizens. Soke D'Antonio is the co- founder and board member of the International Ninjutsu Soke and Masters Association, a member of the World Black Belt Bureau, and the International Combat Martial Arts Union. Soke maintains a very close friend-ship with the honorable Sato Ryu and is a friend and associate of Soke Yo Sato. Soke D'Antonio has also taught free martial arts classes to underprivledged inner city children.
Soke D'Antonio is a certified private security specialist and has worked for various companies as a loss prevention manager. Soke has also worked as an investigator specializing in video survailance.
Soke is a professional photographer...but maintains it as an enjoyable hobby and truly loves nature photography.

Soke D'Antonio instills a sense of discipline and honor in each of his students and teaches them the following principles: Loyalty,honesty, courage, accountability, commitment, dedication, discipline.

Ali Atiq Al-Atiq

Ph.D. MA

Obtaining a certificate from the American President. 2004

World Champion for Martial Arts and Self Defense, Portugal. 2003

World Champion for Martial Arts and Self Defense, Italy. 2002

World Champion for Martial Arts and Self Defense, 2000, Canada.(Honorary)

Founder of Kingdom Institute for Martial Arts.

Co- founder of World Organization of Martial Arts ( WOMA )

President. of Jeedo Kwan International Union

President of Combat Union.

President for more than 31 unions and international organizations

Representative for the American College for Martial Arts.

Member of the American College for Martial Arts.

Member of International Academy for Martial Arts.

Member of the World Union for Taekwondo

Member of the Arab Union for Karate.

Member of the Black Belt International.

Member of Shaolin Academy. North China for Martial Arts..

Member of the International Academy for Surveillance and Self Defense.

Member of the International Academy for Self Defense for Army and Police.

Life Honorary Member in ElioKwan , Black Belt- London.

Member of Personal Surveillance International Networks.

Member in more than 200 unions and global organizations.

7^th Duan Black in kung fu , China

7^th Degree Black Belt in Karate, Japan.

7^th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo , Korea.

Obtaining many Belts beyond the Black in other Combating Tactics.

Doctorate from the American College for Combating Sciences.

Consultant for more than 37 Unions and Organizations worldwide.

Life- Member for more than 70 Unions and Organizations Worldwide.

Conducted various Courses and Seminars Worldwide.

Trained more than 12,000 Trainee Worldwide.

Conducted more than 36 Championships in KSA, at an International Standard

Conducted and presided over more than 52 Meetings in KSA and the World.

More than 65 Branches of Combating Tactics are Under His Supervision.

More than 85 Branches of Combating Tactics are Under His Supervision Worldwide.

An Expert in Delivering and Presenting Workshops, Presentations and Seminars Worldwide.

An Expert in Physical Fitness.

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Member of Harvard Club University, the United States of America.

Honorary Doctorate from one of the Indian Universities, Arts Section.

Press Conference for Al-Atiq getting into Hollywood. Special Photo with Titanic Film Director Mr. James Cameron and Al-Atiq. 2004.

Media: Magazine interview, newspapers interview, TV interview

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