Brian W. Workman

In Memory Of Brian W. Workman, April 21, 1953 - March 10, 2007

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Brian W. Workman, Shuho

Kaiden Shihan Sandaikichu

Shihan Number: 2672
Shihan Date: 11/14/1978
Dojo: Hakkoryu Ryubukan Dojo, 48006
Location: Oregon, USA

Brian Workman, Shuho (1953-2007) began his study of Hakkoryu in the early 1960′s, eventually becoming an uchideshi living with the Okuyama family at the Hombu Dojo in Omiya, Japan. He owned and operated the Hakkoryu Ryubukan Dojo in Portland, Oregon, USA.

He began teaching Hakkoryu at an early age and brought several of his students (Ralph Verde, Steven Glaser, Gordon Kiyokawa) to the rank of Shihan who then went on to establish successful dojo on their own.  He was considered by many as the ‘grandfather’ of Western United States Hakkoryu and his legacy remains strong today.

Beyond his dedication to teaching and his responsibilities as Director of Hakkoryu – West Coast, USA his numerous contributions include several comprehensive magazine articles featuring Hakkoryu as well as English translations of valuable texts such as the four Hakkoryu Higishi (dan) manuals over the years.

He tirelessly worked at protecting the intellectual rights of Hakkoryu and was instrumental in helping the Hombu dojo to trademark the Hakkoryu name around the world.

“Even dust when it accumulates becomes as a mountain”

A plaque engraved by Brian Workman as a gift for a student's dojo. The kanji when translated says, "Even dust when it accumulates becomes as a mountain."

A plaque engraved by Brian Workman as a gift for a student's dojo. The kanji when translated says, "Even dust when it accumulates becomes as a mountain."

Brian W. and Susan R. Workman Scholarship

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Featured Video

History of Hakkoryu slideshow presentation given by Brian Workman