Introduction of the Author Leon Drucker

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Leon Drucker and I have been studying Martial Arts since 1964. My Judo Black belt was received in 1971 by the Legendary Judo Master Professor Takahiko Ishikawa. My 46 years of martial arts experience includes training in Kodokan and Kosen Judo, Jujutsu, Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, and Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. I have studied Koryu Bujutsu and Budo Taijutsu both in the U.S. and Japan. I have also been licensed to teach Ninpo Taijutsu, (The Art of the Ninja) having received my masters license in 1995 from Grandmaster Hatsumi personally. Today I am one of the most senior instructors of traditional Japanese Kobudo (Old Style Warrior Arts) outside of Japan and one of the very few instructors of Kosen Judo in the world. I have been teaching Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting) at my school in Milford, NH for over 18 years. My coaching has produced some of the top fighters in New England including several MMA Champions. I have also cornered, coached and advised a who’s who of MMA Veterans and Champions. I was one of the first martial artists sanctioned by the New Hampshire Boxing Commission as a referee, judge, corner and cut man for Mixed Martial Arts. My School Myofu An Dojo is also headquarters to the International Kosen Judo Federation.
During my last trip to Japan in April to train with some of the last masters of Kobudo and Kosen Judo I was promoted to Renshi and asked to specialize in one particular area of study. Since most of my expertise is in Nei Waza or ground fighting I have decided to focus on training the next generation of nei waza experts through the formation of the International Kosen Judo Federation, Seminars and Blogging.
The blog also gives me an opportunity to tell my story. This is the true story of my 46 year journey through child abuse, heroin addiction, dysfunction and violence to mastery of the martial way. Each encounter whether negative or positive can be an opportunity for us to reevaluate our path, make changes if necessary, or provide us with that missing piece of the puzzle that can move us closer to the great mystery of why we are here. If we allow ourselves the time to reflect we can see that indeed every encounter is sacred and could hold the key to deep understanding of who we are and our place in the great universal intention that we are all part of.