Shaun Claud Devoy (Head Instructor) – Utah
Mr. Devoy has dedicated over 35 years to the study of martial arts, yoga, and personal development. His extensive training has taken him around the globe, allowing him to learn from esteemed masters, which has culminated in him earning black belts in various disciplines including Karate, Japanese Jujutsu, Ninjutsu, and Judo. He is the founder of the Shinkenkan Dojo and Satori Life Center LLC. Furthermore, Mr. Devoy serves as the Utah representative for Grandmaster Tetsuhiro Hokama’s International Kenshi-kai Organization (IKO), and he offers private instruction by appointment only at his home dojo in Northern Utah, in addition to conducting seminars.
Phil Fisher (Assistant Instructor) – Scotland
Mr. Fisher possesses extensive and diverse training in martial arts, encompassing disciplines such as Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and several others. His journey within our martial arts system commenced in 2010, during which he has developed a specialization in the proficient use of bladed weapons. Additionally, he is the esteemed founder of Tasogare Ryu Gekiken, an art dedicated to the practical application of Japanese swordsmanship. For inquiries or further information, the dojo can be reached through its website at hitoshiken.com.