INSTRUCTORS
MARK TOTH, DOJOCHO & INSTRUCTOR
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Mark Toth began studying traditional Japanese martial arts at Futen Dojo (Milwaukee, WI) in 1993. At the request of his teacher, Mr. Toth began taking a leadership role in 2002 when he created a club system (Kobudo Club) to promote Genbukan martial arts at Wisconsin universities. By 2004, clubs had been established at three Wisconsin universities. The following year, in 2005, Grandmaster Tanemura awarded Mr. Toth the title Dojocho, or "School Director." Today, Mr. Toth operates Genbukan Unryu Dojo, located in south-eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Toth has received a 3rd Dan rank (modern kyu-dan system) in both Genbukan Taijutsu and KJJR Jujutsu as well as a Shoden-menkyo (1st mastership level, traditional menkyo system) in more than a dozen koryu bujutsu, including Asayama Ichiden Ryu Taijutsu and Daito Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu (see Toth Profile, at right).
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BRIAN WALLACE, ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
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Brian Wallace has been studying traditional Japanese martial arts under the direction of Mr. Toth since 2011. In that time, Mr. Wallace has distinguished himself for his commitment to traditional-style training, loyalty to the Genbukan organization, and concern for his fellow students. Mr. Wallace has received a 2nd Dan rank (modern Kyu-Dan system) in GWNF Taijutsu and 1st Dan rank in KJJR Jujutsu. Also, he has been initiated into several koryu bujutsu, including Hontai Yoshin Takagi Ryu Jujutsu, Tenshin Hyoho Kukishin Ryu Jujutsu, and Hontai Kijin Chosui Ryu Daken Taijutsu (see Wallace Profile, at right).
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