Tsugushikan is the dojo of Kyoshi Manny Agosto, Kyoju Dairi.
Renshi Agosto was given the dojo name by Hanshi Lindquist. Manny’s former instructor and best friend Kyoshi Jed Oyasato (1964–2014), Nanadan, Oyata Shin Shu Ho Ryu had the dojo name Shisakan or Okinawan Lion Hall. In order to show his respect to Jed, Hanshi LIndquist gave Manny the name Tsugushikan.
Tsugu – Inheritor Shi – Okinawa Lion Kan – Hall
ZKKR focuses upon:
- Tuite: Joint manipulation / locks
- Kyusho: Pressure point strikes that occur during technique
- Kata: A specific pattern of movements that form the foundation for technique
- Bogu Kumite: Full contact sparring
Oyakata Kobujutsu focuses upon:
Instructor/Owner- Manny Agosto Kyoshi 7th Dan, Kyoju Dairi
Kyoshi Manuel Agosto (Manny to his friends) started his martial arts journey in 1980.
Dojo / Class Information
Classes are very personalized with a large amount of individual attention and customized instruction.
Classes schedule varies based upon Kyoshi‘s schedule and availability of his students.
Manny Agosto, Kyoshi; Founding Member ZKKR and Oyakata Kobujutsu
Kobujutsu (weapons)
Kyoshi is an avid student of Kobujutsu. With 40 years of experience, he is well versed in many the ancient weapons.