Testimonials
Don't know what you got till it's gone !!
"I am sure that some of you know that these words
are from a famous song from the 90's. As a student of Hanulak Sensei
from 1994, Let me tell you that I am now accomplished in Jujutsu,
but have never found a dojo that compares with that of Sensei's. I
was quite immature and loved the training, but did not value my time
with him. What Sensei taught me in those few years has never been
duplicated by anyone. He is truly a Sensei in every aspect of the
word. For those who were not with Sensei in Florida, please value
your time with him.
Sensei worked at a Nightclub in Pompano Beach
Fla. called Pickles Nightspot. He would come to class with REAL
world knowledge about REAL self defense situation. Class would start
or end with stories of Sensei defending himself against one or more
attackers. How to apply a control lock on a intoxicated patron.
Knives, broken glass, we got it all. We saw the scars from Sensei's
work. The training was truly incredible.
I am well traveled and have visited many masters
throughout the world. I have trained at the Hombu Dojo of the famous
Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu, Aikikai of Aikido, Kodokan Judo, and many
Karate dojos in most of Asia. Trust me, they were mostly CLASSICAL,
but most were not PRACTICAL. Looking back at my time with Sensei. I
often wonder what could have been. I envy you all who currently
train with Sensei, and I warn you to not make the same mistakes that
I have. You are truly LUCKY to have him in Indiana."
-
Salahaldin Al Jaber
Senjo
Martial Arts
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"Putting into words how my training at the
Sensokan Dojo Indianapolis over the past 10 years has impacted my life is extremely
difficult. Those who may come across the website or listen to a
student describe the training are only bearing witness to an
extremely small portion of what is done within these four walls. To
one who devotes themselves to the training the reward is great, but
the journey is a lifetime. Hanulak Sensei provides tutelage in not
only an extremely effective art for self defense, but also maintains
a school with students whose soul purpose is to train. No colored
belts, no tournaments to win or lose, just train. The training is
about you. Your time to come to a sanctuary of sorts, to explore the
weakest and strongest parts of your person. To train that which is
weak, while learning about that which is strong within you.
Teaching a person to defend themselves is all
relative to circumstance. Teaching a person to look inward and
explore themselves involves personal acceptance. Teaching someone
both takes a person who is as willing to give as much of themselves
as they ask from their students.
I have been honored to be a student of the
Sensokan Dojo. The training has given me the patience and understanding
needed to be a husband and father. To accept, learn, and grow as I
make mistakes and fail. To get back up when I fall. Hanulak Sensei
has opened up a path for me to develop as a person, I am honored to
be able to continue down that path..."
- Richard Denney
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"Studying at the Sensokan Dojo under Hanulak Sensei for
almost a year now has been a rewarding experience for me. In pretty
much my first class there, I was thrust into a “Monkey in the
Middle” exercise (two students with full pads in the middle of a
circle of students, attacking the circle full force) which was partially done in
the dark. Needless to say I got my clock cleaned by one of the
“monkeys” in the process.
That exercise exemplifies what Hanulak Sensei has
taught me; I have to be calm and ready for encounters that can come
anytime, anywhere. Everything from meditating to full contact drills
are helping me get to that point."
- Alex Lukantsov
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"I have studied Aiki-Jujutsu for just over six years and
that time has made a tremendous impact in my life. When I started
studying under Hanulak Sensei I thought that I would pick up a
few
new self defense pointers and maybe learn a thing or two about
meditation, but the lessons that I learned during that time have
been much more valuable than I thought!
As an attorney with a busy criminal law practice, I have found
that my practice has improved from Zen meditation in ways that I
could not have imagined. I can actually calm my mind with easy
before the biggest trial cases or entering a tough negotiation
session with opposing counsel. Along the same lines, its much
easier now to face off against a lawyer in a courtroom after my
years of training against multiple attackers in the dojo. Once you
gain skills like that its much easier to handle just about anything
life throws at you!"
- Dominic Martin
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The One True Dojo
I was a student at the Senso-Ryu Dojo for a number of years.
When I first met Hanulak Sensei I was extremely intimidated by him.
There is this sense of seriousness about him that I have never seen
in a person before or since. As I got to know him, as best as I
could, I found him to be very kind and sincere. He was always there
for me no matter what.
This dojo is not like other dojos. It is too hard to explain so
I won't even try. Suffice it to say that you truly find yourself in
this dojo. You either make it or you don't. I left on good terms I
suppose but I always regretted leaving. I used business as an excuse
but the truth was I got scared about the realities of real training.
I made a mistake. One day I hope to return, upon Sensei's approval.
Senso-Ryu is the real thing. So is Hanulak Sensei.
- Anonymous via Email
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