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The Hakutsuru system studied at JOHN COX MARTIAL ARTS was introduced to the America's in 1989 by Dr.Anthony (Tony) Sandoval, founder of the Sandoval Karate Kobudo Federation.

Hanshi Sandoval was the FIRST person to systemize the study of Hakutsuru in the United States.

Prior to Hanshi Sandoval's introduction of Hakutsuru to the Americas, Hakutsuru was never systemized in a format for formal learning. Hanshi Sandoval systemized Hakutsuru in a manner to formally learn the concepts,ideas and theories. The system is taught only in the America's Hakutsuru Training Centers.

Certified Instruction in the Internal and External Art of Hakutsuru is currently available at JOHN COX MARTIAL ARTS.


The Hakutsuru Kata taught at JCMA are as follows:

9th - 7th Kyu
So & Ton Hakutsuru
6th - 4th Kyu
San He
Naihanchi Shodan
3rd - 1st Kyu
Ryu Shoken
Naihanchi Nidan
1st - 3rd Dan
Duken Sanchin
Hakutsuru Sho
Naihanchi Sandan
4th - 6th Dan
Nepai
Paiho
Hakutsuru Dai
GoGyo Hakutsuru
Gokenki Hakutsuru


Supplemental Forms in Instructor's Manual