About

Chris Carbonaro lived and trained in Japan from 2001-2004. His first encounter with the Bujinkan was through Kamioka-Shihan, who was very gracious to teach him the basics of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Not only did Kamioka Sensei teach him about the Bujinkan, but he also taught Chris Carbonaro about the Japanese culture and way of life. After passing his Godan test in November 2003, Chris Carbonaro was then told by Kamioka Sensei that Nagato Sensei will be his main teacher from this point foward. He was personally introduced to Hatsumi and Nagato Sensei, by Kamioka Sensei. Chris Carbonaro regularly attended Nagato Sensei’s thursday night classes at the HigashiMatsuyama Dojo, while training at the Hombu Dojo on Sundays. When time allowed, Chris Carbonaro would train as much as possible, sometimes as many as 6 days a week. While living in Japan, Chris Carbonaro also picked up the Japanese lanugage. Under the guidance of Craig Olson and Tim Bathurst, Chris Carbonaro became a regular translator for Nagato Sensei’s classes. Chris Carbonaro also has the rare oppurtunity to translate for Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi whenever necessary.

Chris Carbonaro is a 5 year Veteran of the United States Airforce. He served as a Military Police Officer. Upon returning home to Pennsylvania after living in Japan for 3 years, he became a Corrections officer for Pike County Correctional facility. Shortly after he found himself leaving the field of corrections to work for a Japanese company, as a Sales rep. Chris Carbonaro travels back to Japan to continue his Bujinkan training twice a year. He especially likes to go during the DKMS in December every year, because he likes to meet up with all of his BUYU friends from around the world.

Chris Carbonaro lived and trained in Japan during the yearly theme’s of Takagiyoshin Ryu, Juppo Sessho Jutsu, and Roppo Kuji no Biken. He has since been back to Japan twice in 2005 and twice in 2006 covering the yearly theme’s of Gyokko Ryu and Shinden Fudo Ryu, and twice in 2007 covering the yearly theme of Kukishinden Ryu, and Twice in 2008 covering the yearly theme of Togakure Ryu Ninpo.

We now offer training 4 days a week:

Wednesday: 8:00pm-9:30pm

Friday: 7:30pm-9:00pm

Saturday: 11:00am-12:15pm, and 12:45pm-2:00pm

Sunday: 11:00am-1:00pm

Please visit www.tanukidojo.com for more information