Louis Arroyo sensei

Louis Arroyo is the owner and Chief Instructor of the Umineko Dojo. He is an accomplished martial artist currently holding the rank of 5th degree black belt in Ninpo and 6th Degree black belt in Jujutsu and has earned the title “Kyoshi” or “Master of Teaching”. Louis is also proficient in self-defense stick and Japanese sword.

Louis is a former US Marine Machine Gunner having held the rank of Corporal while serving in the USMC Reserves, Fox Co, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Division (USMC Reserves 1998-2002). He trained in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and was also a M16 Rifle Expert, Pistol Marksman.

Louis holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, is currently the Manager of the Investigations Department for the Forest County Potawatomi Gaming Commission and is active in his community. He is also a certified firearms instructor and volunteers as an Auxiliary Police Officer.

Having started his training at the Futen Dojo with Michael Coleman Shihan at the age of 15 years old in 1995, Louis has spent the past 30 years training and learning Genbukan Martial Arts. He also regularly travels and trains in Japan with his teacher under the Grandmaster at the Honbu Dojo. Louis has committed himself to the Genbukan and in these ancient martial arts and wishes to share the wonderful teachings with those who join the Umineko Dojo. 

On December 8th, 2013 Louis was very lucky to have been honored by Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura with his own school named Umineko Dojo and is now Owner and Dojo-Cho (Instructor) of this dojo.

“I’m dedicated to empowering individuals through a holistic approach to self-defense, focusing on practical techniques, tactical awareness, and personal development. My instruction uniquely emphasizes the art of self-defense, blending traditional Jujutsu principles with real-world applications. Whether it's mastering effective escapes, enhancing situational awareness and strategic thinking, or developing instinctive responses, my goal is to equip students with a comprehensive toolkit needed to navigate and neutralize potential threats with appropriate use of force in order to protect oneself and others in today's dynamic world.” 

Credentials

Genbukan Titles

• Kyoshi

• USA Genbukan Umineko Dojo-Cho

• Former USA Genbukan Futen Dojo Assistant Dojo-Cho

• Genbukan Special International Instructor Level 3

Genbukan Experience & Credentials

• Genbukan Taijutsu 5th Dan

• KJJR Jujutsu 6th Dan

• Asayama Ichiden Ryu Taijustu Okuden Menkyo

• Gyokko Ryu Kosshi-jutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Shinden Fudo Ryu Daken-Taijutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Koto Ryu Koppo-jutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Tenshin Hyoho Kukishin Ryu Jujutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Shinden Tatara Ryu Taijustu Shoden Menkyo

• Togakure Ryu Ninpo Tanemura-ha Shoden Menkyo

• Gikan Ryu Koppo-jutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Yagyu Shingan Ryu Kacchu-Yawara Shoden Menkyo

• Hontai Kijin Chosui Ryu Kukishinden Daken-Taijutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Chugoku Kenpo/Hakkesho 3rd Kyu

• Koryu Karate 4th Kyu

• Goshin-jutsu 1st Kyu

• Bo-jutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Biken-jutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Amatsu Tatara Bumon Shumon Shoden Menkyo

• Kukishinden Happo Bikenjutsu – Taijutsu, Bikenjutsu & Bojutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Mugen Shinto Ryu Iai Shoden Menkyo

• Shinden Fudo Ryu Ju-Tajutsu Shoden Menkyo

• Tessen Jutsu/Sensu Dori Kuden Mokuroku Shoden

• Genbukan Ninpo Bugei Buki Shido-Sha

Other Experience & Credentials

• US Marine Corps Martial Arts Tan Belt

• US Marine Corps Machine Gunner, Pistol Marksman and Rifle Expert

• NRA Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle, RSO, Home Defense, and Advanced Defensive Pistol Instructor

• Massad Ayoob Group MAG-20 Range Instructor - 5-24-13 MAG-20 Instructor Course "Top Gun"

• Lee Morrison Urban Combatives Grade 2 Certified

• Michael Janich Martial Blade Concepts

• Gracie Academy Survival Tactics (Law Enforcement) Level 1 Instructor Certified

• Professor Brenton Fitzgerald Fluid Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

• Volunteer Auxiliary Police Officer South Milwaukee Police Department

• State of Wisconsin Juvenile Martial Arts Instructor License

• Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED Certified

• 2010 Genbukan USA Tai-Kai Director

• Genbukan Futen Dojo Instructor Certified