Kobu Shin Ryu means “Classical Martial Art/ New School”. Michael Park founded the ryu in 1992 as the honbu jujutsu system for Kobu Kai International. In 1996, Ray Hall was appointed style head to create weapons arts to compliment the jujutsu style. Hall sensei developed these arts for Kobu Kai International drawing upon his knowledge of and experience in several different traditions. Although no longer affiliated with Kobu Kai International, the Kobu Shin Ryu dojo remains faithful in transmitting the system originally created by Mr. Hall.