Council of Elders

The Council of Senior Elders or Roju is comprised of two sub-groups of IBS members and Bai Feng Wen Wu students chosen by the Soke (Head Family) Richard Reynolds to serve both the IBS and Bai Feng Wen Wu in an advisory capacity. The duties of the council include but are not limited to advising the Soke or heads of both organizations, if they are different, in policies and the day to day operations, assessing prospective new members, and evaluating students for promotions.

They make recommendations on issues and candidates to the Soke Reynolds to help him make timely and educated decisions regarding both groups. There will never be more than 9 members of the council but may be less.

The Soke Reynolds chooses the members of the council and they serve at his pleasure. The president of the council or Roju-Orojuka, is also chosen by the Soke and is there to facilitate activities and assignments of the council members.

Announcement of the new Roju President.
Effective July 6, 2024

Let it be known to all that from the above date Oleg Sheprut is the current President of the IBS and Bai Feng Wen Wu . This will allow the current groups to condense the operations of both groups, allowing its operations to become simpler! All members of both groups are advised to contact him first regarding any issues that may arise regarding IBS or Bai Feng Wen Wu. Soke Richard Reynolds has appointed Oleg San to relieve Larry Young from his long time position as President of the Roju. Larry San was our longest sitting President and the only one not to be fired from the job, and have their rank revoked as well! It is time to let Larry San rest!

Profile of Oleg Sheprut -
Soke (Head Family) of Sin Jutsu Ryu - 2005
RANKS -
- 5th Dan Black Belt Bai Feng Wen Wu - 2019
- Kyoshi/Meiyo Nihon Jujutsu - 2023
- Kyoshi/Menkyo Sin Jutsu Ryu Kenpo - 2016
- Renshi/Meiyo Okinawan Seishinryoku Ryu Karate - 2016
MASTERS -
- Hanshi/Menkyo Kokusai Sin Jutsu Kenpo Kai - 2025
- 9th Dan Red Belt in Pak Loong Self Defense Kenpo - 2017
- 9th Dan Red Belt in Kokusai Sin Jutsu Kenpo Kai - 2016
- 9th Dan Black Belt in EBS Kenpo - 2008
ACADEMIC DEGREE -
Doctor of Philosophy in Martial Arts (PhD MA) - 2016
WORLDWIDE POSITION -
- Head and Founder of Kokusai Sin Jutsu Kenpo Kai as the International Real Combat Association (IRCA)
- Chancellor and Co-Founder of Kokusai Kenpo Gakuin as the International Kenpo Academy (IKA)
- Head and Founder of Nihon Jujutsu Kyokai (NJK) as Japanese Jujutsu Association

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			Oleg Sheprut, President of the Roju
Ann Waldorf, Member of the Roju			Ralph Kemp, Member of the Roju			Sherry Daniel, Member of the Roju
Larry Young, Member of the Roju			Denise Glore ( R.I.P. ), Member of the Roju			Clark Sanchez, Member of the Roju

Gennady Sergeyev, Member of the Roju								Roger Hair, Member of the Roju

Based on ancient Japanese customs, the council may be made up of two sub-councils, the senior Roju and the attending Wakadoshiyori. The Roju is made up of members holding the rank of Nidan (2nd Dan) or higher. The Wakadoshiyori shall hold no minimum rank and is now made up of remote members. The president of the council must hold the rank of Sandan (3rd Dan) or higher.

Members of the council will be identified by a white hideyori (outer jacket) with black trim. When not wearing the hideyori they will have a one inch gold (Rojukai) star on the cuff of the left sleeve of the formal uniform. The Wakadoshiyorikai will wear a blue one inch star in the same manner. The president of the council (Roju-Orojuka) will wear a row of 5 stars across the left cuff.