Name: Tony Notarianni
Rank: 5th Dan (Godan) Shidoshi
Tony Notarianni started Bujinkan training in 1991 in the UK under Sensei Ted Lunn. He attended many seminars in the UK including two UK Taikai (1999 and 2003) where he was able to see and learn from the Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi. In 2004 he took his first of several trips to Japan where he observed many high level instructors in the art including the Grandmaster. He then moved to the USA in 2005 and trained at several different locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. In 2006 he started training on a regular basis with Shihan Jack Hoban and his students in New Jersey. During the 2008 Daikomyosai in Japan, Tony obtained his Shidoshi license and in 2009 started teaching at the Bujinkan Neshaminy Dojo. He continues to train and learn from his teachers on an ongoing basis.
Name: Dave Calderwood
Rank: 4th Dan (Yondan) Shidoshi-ho
Dave started his Bujinkan training under Shihan Jack Hoban, and continues to learn from him. He also trains with Jon Haas and Josh Sager. He started his training much like anyone else, wanting to learn self defense. But after years of training, he has learned so much more than physical skills. His training has introduced him to many fascinating people, and taken him to amazing places. It's also helped him to realize alot of things about himself, and helped him to become a better human being. He took his first trip to Japan with Tony Notarianni where he was lucky enough to train at the Hombu Dojo, and see Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi in action at the Daikomyosai. He is currently ranked as 4th Dan, obtained his Shidoshi-ho license (assistant teacher) from Japan, and is the class administrator for the Bujinkan Neshaminy Dojo. He thoroughly enjoys training with Tony, and the group, and looks forward to every class.
