Perry Rich - Shidoshi - 9th Dan (KuDan) 

Perry Rich  began his training in the Martial Arts in 1974 ( thirty years plus), with backgrounds in; TaeKwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Kempo, Renbukai, Koshi Jutsu, and Ninjutsu. Perry Rich, holds Dan Ranking (Blackbelt Rank) in several of the aforementioned Martial Arts systems, along with Bujinkan/Budo Taijutsu.

Perry Rich travels to Japan annually for training with Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, Nagato Shihan, Noguchi Shihan, Shiraishi Shihan, Senou Shihan, and Oguri Shihan. Perry Rich passed the Godan Test given to him by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi Soke at the Hombu Dojo in Japan. Perry Rich presently travels to Irvine to train with Chuck Cory Shihan, and throughout each year trains with various American, and Foreign Shihans. Perry travels throughout the United States instructing seminars with yearly scheduled seminars in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Louisiana.

Perry Rich is a proud warrior, and citizen of the Great Chickasaw Nation.

 Perry Rich is a retired Law Enforcement Sergeant (Investigations, S.E.R.T, Instructor), with training in special weapons and tactics. Perry Rich received several awards for his actions in the line of duty. He has a degree in Administration of Justice.

 Perry Rich served seven years in the United States Marine Corps (Instructor) with training in Mountain Warfare & Survival, and Jungle Warfare & Survival. Perry Rich received several awards during his tour of duty, and received an Honorable Discharge. Perry Rich is presently working for the U.S. Government. Cvninjutsu@comcast.net

      Salvador Frausto - 1st Dan (ShoDan)

Salvador Frausto began his training in the Martial Arts (Kung Fu, and Capoeria) in 2000. Salvador then began training in Bujinkan/Budo Taijutsu with Perry Rich Shidoshi in 2004, and continues today.

Bakersfield Dojo

Ryan Lowe – Shidoshi - 8^th Dan (Hachi Dan) 

Shidoshi Ryan Lowe was born in the year of the Monkey and has been involved in martial arts since his youth.  He began his training in 1980 with Tae Kwon Do and continued forward with the methods of Goju Ryu Karate, wrestling, boxing and kickboxing.

 Continuing his search for personal excellence, Mr. Lowe entered the art of Ninjutsu in 1989. He received his first black belt in Ninjutsu in 1992.  He later discovered the shidoshi under which he was training was not certified by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi.  Wanting to continue his training in the art of Ninjutsu under a certified instructor, he sought out Shidoshi Kevin Millis. Still today Mr. Lowe continues his pursuit in Ninjutsu under the guidance of Shidoshi Millis. In November 2000 he traveled with Shidoshi Millis to Japan and had the honor of being his first student to attain the rank of Godan from Soke Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi. Shidoshi Lowe continues to travel to Japan annually for study under Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi.

 Mr. Lowe presently holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and is the plant manager of an independently owned chemical company in Bakersfield, California.

 Mr. Lowe is serving in the California Army National Guard as an Infantry Lieutenant and has received the Army’s Physical Fitness Award for Excellence. He is an avid weight lifter and runner. And enjoys many outdoor sports. Rylowe@aol.com