by Logan Thornton, Yondan
Seibukan Jujutsu is a modern martial art based on traditional Japanese jujutsu. Seibukan Jujutsu studies the use and application of joint locks, throws, chokes, and other close-quarter techniques. It is distinct from the well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in that it is not an art focused primarily on fighting from the ground.
The art contains 108 basic techniques similar to the Ho Sin Sul of Tang Soo Do, numerous application drills and practices, and weapons work with knives, swords, guns, sticks, and ropes. Additionally, and equally important, Seibukan Jujutsu teaches methods of rolling and falling safely.
Seibukan Jujutsu integrates well with Tang Soo Do precisely because it is so different from Tang Soo Do. The two arts cover different ranges and functions, which means that instruction in the two is rarely redundant or conflicting. The complement of learning other ranges and methods of martial arts leads to a broader understanding of martial theory.
Seibukan Jujutsu was founded by Julio Toribio in June of 1993. It is descended from Hakko-ryu Jujutsu and Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu. Toribio Kancho also holds black belts in numerous other Japanese martial arts and experience in many others. The headquarters dojo (Honbu Dojo) is in Monterey, California, with branch dojos in California, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Washington, and Alaska.
Logan Thornton
Logan began training in Seibukan Jujutsu under Ken Blaylock in 2000 in Eagle River, Alaska. In 2003, he was awarded his black belt by the grandmaster and founder of Seibukan Jujutsu, Julio Toribio. He continues to travel to the Honbu Dojo to train and demonstrate.
Before studying Seibukan Jujutsu, Logan practiced Italian-style rapier, historical bastard sword, and Olympic-style fencing. He also studies Enshin Itto-ryu Battojutsu, a school of Japanese swordsmanship. He has sought out exposure to other arts through seminars and classes, including Filipino martial arts (escrima, arnis, and kali), Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Chinese martial arts, aikido, modern firearm tactics, and others as available.
A lifelong Alaskan, Logan is currently a network administrator for a local Alaskan company, and has given lectures on technical subjects at the Alaska IT Expo and PAC COM. He is an alumnus of and has been a substitute instructor for Charter College in Anchorage.
