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ABOUT OUR DOJO
At Shadow Combatives & Self-Defense (SCSD), you will learn "Shadow Martial Arts". As a student, you become a 'Kagemusha', "Shadow Warrior". SCSD draws from real Shinobi no Jutsu (Ninjutsu), Japanese Jūjutsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Taekwondo, Combatives, Self-Defense, and a plethora of weapons styles. We offer two programs:
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Shadow Combatives: A truly unique and effective approach to personal protection for the modern warrior. Our hybrid-system leverages traditional and modern styles to blend striking, grappling, restraining, and pinning methods into one cohesive, pressure-tested method.
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Weapons Lab: Our newest program launching soon! Learn to use a plethora of different weapons from ancient Japan as well as modern improvisations for the purposes of self-defense. Just some of the weapons that will be taught: katana (sword), wakizashi (short sword), tanto (knife), bo (3' to 6' staffs), yari (spear), naginata (halberd), kusari nawa (rope), shuko (hand claws), manriki gusari (weighted metal chains), kusarigama (sickle and chain), shuriken (throwing stars/blades), metsubushi (diversionary powder), and more.
In order to ensure the effectiveness of our techniques, all methodologies undergo rigorous pressure-testing through kata, drills, and sparring. Whether you're new to martial arts or returning after years away, our training adapts to your needs—with a strong focus on discipline, resilience, and practical application.
At SCSD, we foster a supportive environment where instructors and teammates work in unison, emphasizing the value of unity and reminding one another that no individual is ever alone in their journey.
PRINCIPLES OF THE DOJO
Integrity
Respect
Discipline
Confidence
Safety
Perseverance
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Omar Sensei is the founder of Shadow Combatives. With experience in various martial arts such as Japanese Jūjutsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ninjutsu, Taekwondo, Boxing, Kenjutsu, Bojutsu, Yarijutsu (plus several more weapons styles), he is an expert in real world self-defense as well as a researcher of martial arts history. He has been training in martial arts for just over 20 years. He has traveled to many countries for training including Japan, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, and all throughout the U.S.
-Sandan (3rd degree) Kobudō
-Sandan (3rd degree) Ninpo
-Sandan (3rd degree) Jūjutsu
-Asayama Ichiden Ryu (Chuden)
-Daiwado Jujutsu (Chuden)
-Amatsu Tatara Bumon Shumon (Shoden)
-Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu (Shoden)
-Kukishin Ryu Jujutsu (Shoden)
-Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu (Shoden)
-Koto Ryu Koppojutsu (Shoden)
-Shinden Fudo Ryu Jutaijutsu (Shoden)
-Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu (Shoden)
-Mugen Shinto Ryu Iaijutsu (Kirigami)
-Brown Belt Taekwondo (Y.B. Choi)
Omar Gilani Sensei
Founder and Head Instructor
Rocky Melton Sensei
Assistant Instructor
Rocky Sensei is a Law Enforcement Officer with many years of experience in a wide range of martial arts, including Ninpo, Jūjutsu, Wado-Ryu, Taekwondo, Judo, Kyudo, Greco Roman Wrestling, Wushu, Kenjutsu, Bojutsu, and more. He also has a long history of tournament championships. Most notably, Rocky Sensei has been inducted into the martial arts hall of fame. Twice. At Shadow Combatives, he holds the rank of Sandan (3rd Degree).
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