Shubukan History

Memorials to Fallen Martial Artists

Memorial to Renshi G. Ralph Darden

On September 15, 2015 the Shubukan lost a close member of its family, Shubukai Dojo Renshi G. Ralph Darden, age 65, of Manchester, CT. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

May the memory of Renshi Darden be with all those whose lives he so richly touched.

View Renshi Darden's Biography.

Memorial to fallen martial artists
Memorial to Renshi G. Ralph Darden
Memorial to fallen martial artists

Memorial to Sensei Jesse Jones

On July 14th, 2014 the Shubukan lost a close member of its family, Sensei Jess Jones.

May the memory of Sensei Jones be with all those whose lives he so richly touched.

View Sensei Jones' Biography and photos.

Memorial to fallen martial artists
Sensei Jesse Jones
Memorial to fallen martial artists

Memorial to Kyoshi Ernie Hewitt

On October 2, 2013 the Shubukan lost a close member of its family, Ernie Hewitt.

A memorial was held for him on October 10, 2013.

May the memory of Kyoshi Hewitt be with all those whose lives he so richly touched.

View Kyoshi Hewitt's Biography and photos of his Memorial Service.

Memorial to fallen martial artists
Kyoshi Ernie Hewitt
Memorial to fallen martial artists

Memorial to Dwayne Coverly

On October 19, 2006 the Shubukan lost a close member of its family, Dwayne Coverly.

May the memory of Dwayne be with all those whose lives he so richly touched.

Memorial to fallen martial artists
Dwayne Coverly
Memorial to fallen martial artists