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Shidoshi r. Threz Gonzalez
Sensei Gonzalez is the head teacher of the School of Smiling Tiger. He began training in various martial arts since the age of 15 but began training in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu while in San Antonio in 1999. He travels to Japan as often as life permits to train with Hatsumi Soke, Someya Dai Shihan, and Nagato Dai Shihan. He currently holds a 5th degree black belt in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and is licensed from Japan to teach. God has given him the eyes to see the value this art brings to the world and the opportunity to meet many great people. Sensei Gonzalez continues to be a student under his teachers and strives to pass his knowledge to the next generation.
Shidoshi-HO Dushaun Tran
Assistant Teacher 'D' has been studying Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu in Houston since 2006 and became Sensei Gonzalez's student in 2009. He began his studies in Japanese Jujutsu with Sensei Ham in 2019. As impossible as it may be, 'D' strives for perfection in his personal training in order to set a good example for other students.
Sensei Terry Ham
Sensei Terry Ham holds high ranking in many martial arts, including the Bujinkan, Asayama Ichiden Ryu, Daito Ryu, and more. Although Sensei Ham does not teach at our school, we pay homage to him here. He has been Sensei Gonzalez's friend for many years, and has given us great insight into the art. Assistant Teacher Dushaun also studies traditional Jujutsu under Sensei Ham.
SHIHAN LUKE MOLITOR
Dr. Luke Molitor is a senior Shihan in the Bujinkan and the Dōjō Chō of the Bujinkan Jigoku Dōjō in Dallas, TX. He holds the title of Happo Biken Menkyo Shihan and is known for his comprehensive expertise in the Bujinkan Ryūha, weapon systems, and Japanese history. We are honored to have attended events with Shihan Molitor. He continues to be an invaluable source of training and knowledge for our school.