Mark J. Toth,
U.S. Kobudo Club Dojo-cho
GWNBF-KJJR Instructor
Mr. Toth began his study of traditional Japanese martial arts (or kobudo) in 1993 under the direction of Michael Coleman, kyoshi (master instructor) and shibu-cho (regional director). He has attained the rank of Ni-dan (2nd degree "black belt") in Genbukan Taijutsu and KJJR Jujutsu, Go-kyu in Ninpo Bikenjutsu (secret sword), and Chu-kyu in Ninpo Bojutsu (6 ft and 3 ft staff).
Mr. Toth is co-founder and head instructor of U.S. Kobudo Club, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Toth holds the title of dojo-cho ("school chief") and, as such, is a certified representative and instructor for the Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation and Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei, international organizations based in Japan, Shoto Tanemura, soke (grandmaster) and kan-cho (organization president).
Professionally, Mr. Toth has been involved in administration within higher education since 1992, and currently serves as Assistant Dean for Student Services at the College of Law, Drexel University (Philadelphia). |
