Shihan Arnaud Cousergue

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Shihan Arnaud Cousergue of the Bujinkan was born in 1959 in Casablanca Morocco. He began his martial arts training in Judo September of 1969 and earned his Shodan May of 1979. From 1979 to 1982 he trained to become a Judo instructor while studying for his degree in International Business. While spending 6 months in California earning his MBA Arnaud discovered Yawara style Jû Jutsu.

After returning to France, Arnaud became an instructor for a French Marine Infantry Regiment.

Arnaud discovered Ninjutsu (Budô Taijutsu) through Sylvian Guintard June of 1984. In 1990 Arnaud Cousergue began traveling to Japan and has since directed the growth of the Bujinkan in France and in other countries.

In 1989 Arnaud received his Shidôshi license and since then has received his 15th dan in Budô Taijutsu. Arnaud Cousergue has also received a Menkyo Kaiden in Fûgyô Happô Biken in 2002 and a Menkyo Kaiden in Tachi Waza in 2004.

Arnaud Cousergue over the years has assisted in many Taikai (international training sessions) and remains in constant contact with Hatsumi Sensei by traveling to Japan several times a year.

Website of Arnaud Cousergue: http://www.bujinkan-france.net/

Online Store of Arnaud Cousergue: http://www.budomart.com/