In 1968, Kaicho (Grand Master) started practicing Judo in Romania, under the guidance of Master Professor Vasile Gotelet (who obtained his Dan-i in Belgium), while he was a student at the Institute of Physical Education and Sport (I.E.F.S.) now the National University of Physical Education and Sport (UNEFS) from Bucharest, graduating in 1970 with a specialization in this sport. (He later became a judo coach, then shotokan karate and aikido. He trained, among others, Istvan Nagy, bronze medalist at the 1984 European Championship. He founded the style of Karate, Sendo-Ryu Karate-Do, Kaicho ( Grand Master) since 1981 lives in the United States of America).

In 1970 Shotokan Karate, and in 1971, Ju Jitsu. In 1974, Kaicho (Grand Master) obtained Shodan in Judo from the Romanian Judo Federation. Kaicho contracted severe hepatitis and was hospitalized for 5 months. This illness reduced his physical activity, but not his mental activity, practicing constantly self-hypnosis and meditation which restored his health relatively quickly, enabling him to practice Budo. Professor Arus has met several noted Budo Masters in the Judo, Aikido and Karate fields. These Budo Masters helped him later gain much knowledge. He trained 3 years under the direction of Master Hang Chang Hi, 6th Dan Kodokan, a Korean Master of Judo. He trained under the direction of Juo Iwamoto, head of the Aikido Federation of Austria. He practiced Karate under the direction of Professor Roland Habersetzer, 5th Dan Shotokan, Augusto Basile, 6th Dan Wado-Ryu, Tatsuo Suzuki - Hanshi 8th Dan Wado-Ryu and many other American Masters such as Cecile T Patterson, 8th Dan Wado-Ryu and the regretted American Master, in Shotokan, Frederick Hamilton.

As a Romanian Judo coach, Kaicho (Grand Master) had remarkable results producing many Junior Romanian Champions, some of which have reached the Senior Romanian Olympic Team, that has had great international success in this art.

In 1971, Kaicho (Grand Master) founded the Seikakukai Budo Club in Oradea, Romania, where he taught Judo, Karate, Aikido and Kobudo. After recovering from his illness at the age of 34, Kaicho (Grand Master) began to concentrate more on Karate and Aikido than Judo, because Judo required more strength and energy which could bring back his illness

Kaicho (Grand Master) obtained Shodan in Shotokan Karate in Austria. Kaicho imigrated to America in 1981 and since then his martial arts status has grown tremendously. He obtained Yondan in 1984 in Shotokan from Master Frederick J Hamilton. One year later he obtained Godan in Shotokan from Master Hamilton. Kaicho enrolled in the US Eastern Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Federation in 1983, reaching 3rd Dan. Kaicho obtained 4th Dan in Judo from Japan/Dai Nippon Seibukan Budo Bugei Kai and title of Shihan for Sendo-Ryu Karatedo. Sendo-Ryu was established on November 14, 1987 and has been copyrighted in the USA. In 1987, Kaicho (Grand Master) finished at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus "The Karate Instructor Certificate Program."

In 1991, Kaicho (Grand Master) finished his graduate courses at Brooklyn College - obtaining a Masters of Science in Physical Education/Sports Management. Kaicho (Grand Master) was recognized as a genuine Shodai SOKE in his art by the "World Headfounders/ Headfamilies Council" in 1990, obtaining for his effort and his practice by that time (22 years in Budo) 7th Dan in Sendo-Ryu. In 1992, Kaicho (Grand Master) was inducted in the Hall of Fame by the World Headfounders/ Headfamilies Council, and received 8th Dan in Sendo-Ryu Karate-Do. Kaicho (Grand Master) obtained 5th Dan in Ju Jitsu in 1997.

On Aug. 12, 2000 Kaicho (Grand Master) has been inducted into Hall of Fame by the USMartial Arts Association, and he obtained 9th Dan in Sendo-Ryu Karate-Do, backed by Supreme Master Fusei Kise 10th Dan from Okinawa.

On Oct. 11, 2004 Kaicho (Grand Master) finished his postgraduate study obtaining his Ph.D. in Human Movement Science.

About Sendo-ryu Karate-Do

În Sendo-Ryu Karate-Do “Calea Inițiativei”, profesorul Emeric Aruș / SOKE 10 Dan Centură Neagră și fondatorul / președintele Federației Internaționale de Karate-Do Sendo-Ryu introduce un sistem de Autoapărare și Sport  Karate extrem de eficient. Sendo-Ryu Karate-Do “Calea Inițiativei” oferă peste 80 de diagrame și 400 de fotografii care ilustrează tehnici variind de la atacuri cu cuțitul la tehnici de apărare obligatorii pentru testele centurii negre.

This versatile and highly combative style incorporates the technical elements, basic training principles and general philosophy of four major Japanese styles: SHOTOKAN, WADO-RYU, GOJU-RYU and SHITO-RYU KARATE-DO.

Professor Arus has introduced new and efficient Karate techniques for both attack and defense. Leg-sweeps, throws, chokes, arm and leglock techniques from Judo, Ju Jitsu, Aiki-Jujutsu, as well as systemized fighting principles and a strong methodology in Kumite (fighting), make Sendo-Ryu Karate-Do an altogether unique style.

Professor Emeric Aruş-specializations in various martial arts

President of International Sendo-Ryu Karate-Do Federation & USA Sticky Hands Combat Ju Jutsu Federation

Prof. Emeric Arus, Ph.D. Kinesiologist has 10 Dan in Karate, Kyoju-dairi Master's Degree in Ju Jutsu, 4 Dan Judo Martial arts consultant for kicking / kicking arts (Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing, Taekwondo, Kung-fu etc.) Arts of grappling and throwing (Judo, Ju Jutsu, Aikido, Wrestling, Sambo, etc.) Sword arts (Modern Fencing – Foil, Sword, Epee, Iaido, Kendo, etc.) Knife arts (tantojutsu) Kobudo, etc.

a. Kinesiologist explanation!

 Kinesiology is the scientific study of human body movement. Kinesiology addresses the physiological, anatomical, biomechanical and neuropsychological principles and mechanisms of movement. Kinesiology is the study of physical activity in a wide range of tasks, including exercise, daily life, play, sports and work. Kinesiology integrates biological and behavioral approaches using biomechanical, physiological, and sociological perspectives to study physical activity from the cell to society. A physical therapist is a regulated health professional who treats and prevents injury, disease, and improves health and wellness. Kinesiologists address the physiological and mechanical systems of the body. … A physical therapist is a regulated health professional who focuses on a more holistic approach to health care.

b. Kyōju dairi explanation!

Kyōju dairi is a teaching certificate used by various Japanese koryū , or traditional martial arts.

Used by Sōkaku Takeda early in his career to denote a high level of understanding of the Daitōryū aikijūjutsu system, he later added a higher level designation known as menkyo kaiden . So his first high-ranking students such as Sagawa Yukiyoshi (who was once asked to serve as heir to the art, and so we must assume a very deep understanding of the art), received only kyōju dairi . Some of those who knew about this certificate from Sokaku were Yukiyoshi Sagawa, Taiso Horikawa, Kōtarō Yoshida, Morihei Ueshiba and Takuma Hisa.

c. Grappling explanation!

Grappling, in hand-to-hand combat, describes sports that consist of gripping or seizing the opponent. Grappling is used at close range to gain a physical advantage over an opponent, either by imposing a position or causing injury. Grappling is a broad term that encompasses many disciplines such as those listed below:

Bokh - is a traditional wrestling martial arts that was practiced by Mongol warriors. It is better known today as Mongolian Wrestling.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - is a Brazilian martial arts style focused on ground fighting (i.e. grappling).

Catch Wrestling - is a martial arts created in the late 1800s that combines techniques from wrestling, Judo, Jujutsu and other grappling martial arts.

Danzan Ryu – An American hybrid form of Jujutsu. It is also known as Kodenkan.

Judo - is a Japanese martial arts style focused on grappling, joint locks and throws.

Ju Jitsu - is a Japanese martial arts style focused on joint locks, holds and throws. It tries to redirect or manipulate the force of an attack in order to defeat the attacker.

Luta Livre is a Brazilian martial arts known in Portuguese as “Free Fighting”.

Sambo is a Russian martial arts style. There are two main types of Sambo; Combat Sambo and Sports Sambo. Nevertheless, Sports Sambo is focused on grappling.

Schwingen is a Swiss martial arts focused on wrestling.

Shuai Jiao - Is a Chinese martial arts focused mainly on wrestling and grappling techniques.

Ssireum - is a Korean martial arts focused on wrestling.

Sumo - is a Japanese martial arts focused on wrestling.

Wrestling - while used mainly for sports today, is an ancient martial arts style of fighting. It focuses on grappling, throws and “pinning” your opponent.

Martial Arts with a Significant Grappling Component

Daido Juku Kudo - is a Japanese martial arts that utilizes mixed martial arts arts techniques while wearing a traditional gi (uniform).

Mixed Martial Arts - utilizes techniques from a variety of different martial arts styles (i.e. wresting, jiu-jitsu, boxing, karate, etc.) in order to defeat an opponent.

Pankration – This Greek martial arts style combines grappling, kicking techniques and boxing. It was part of the first Olympics in 648 BC.

Shootfighting is a combat sport similar to Mixed Martial Arts. It is focused on techniques from “Muay Thai Kickboxing” to “Total Body Submission Grappling”.

Vale Tudo - is a Brazilian martial arts system that is similar to Mixed Martial Arts but with even fewer rules. The limited number of rules can result in more injuries during Vale Tudo contests.

d. Tantojutsu explanation!

Tantōjutsu (短刀術) is a Japanese term for a variety of traditional Japanese knife fighting systems that used the tantō (短刀), a knife or dagger. Historically, many women used a version of the tantō, called the kaiken, for self-defense, but warrior women in pre-modern Japan learned one of the tantōjutsu arts to fight in battle.

e. Kobudo explanation!

Kobudo is a traditional Japanese martial art. A large number of weapons are used in kobudo, starting from a small stick the length of a pencil to the long stick, naginata, tonfa, sword, etc.

The KOBUDO style was developed on the island of Okinawa where the emperor of Japan banned the use of weapons on the island following a war with it. But Okinawa was going to be attacked again by the Japanese, but they could not resist only with their hands. Because of this, they developed various weapons from simple agricultural tools such as:

• nunchaku (used to slap the ears of wheat to make the grains fall)
• sickle (used to harvest agricultural plants)
• tonfa (used for spinning millstones)
• eku (in free translation, vasla, commonly used) etc.

The warriors of Okinawa learned to use these agricultural tools in defense against attackers. But the Okinawan warriors also developed a fighting style based on hand and foot strikes. In this way, a new style of karate called KOBUDO was born, where KO means old or traditional, and BUDO means martial arts style, so KOBUDO is not just a simple name, but also has a meaning: OLD MARTIAL ARTS STYLE / TRADITIONAL.