Shoshin Ryu Instructors

Sensei Jake Hollowell is the lead instructor and holds rank as a Nidan in Shoshin Ryu and a Shodan in Tohkon Ryu. He has been training for 21 years across Shoshin Ryu, Tohkon Ryu, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Matt Nye is an instructor at Shoshin Ryu Chantilly with over 30 years of martial arts experience and a focus on throwing and grappling. He holds black belts in Shoshin Ryu, Budoshin Jujitsu, and Jukido Jujitsu and has also studied Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo, Kokondo Karate, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Brian Withem is an assistant instructor at Shoshin Ryu Chantilly with over 20 years of martial arts experience and a focus on unarmed combat and self-defense. He holds Brown Belts in Shoshin Ryu, Yoshitsune Combat Jujitsu and Tae Kwon Do.