Shidoshi James Menephee is the headmaster of the Omaha Ninjutsu Academy. Shidoshi Menephee tested for his Godan (5th Degree Black Belt) ranking in Bujinkan Budo Taijustu in front of Ninjutsu Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi at the Daikomyosai 2007 in Tokyo Ayase Budokan.

Dedicated to the traditional methods of Ninjutsu & Samurai Bujutsu, Shidoshi Menephee teaches these methods of Ninpo Taijutsu through the Midwest Budo Academy. James is also the Nebraska State Director of the Ninjutsu International Federation, promoting unity within Ninjutsu and traditional Japanese Bujutsu.

Shidoshi Menephee receiving Godan (5th Degree Black Belt) Certificate

Shidoshi Menephee with Grandmaster Hatsumi in Ayase, Japan

Mr. Ladwig has always had a passion for martial arts with three years TaeKwanDo, two and half years Kung Fu, and six years Ninjutsu experience.Within the first few minutes of meeting him, you will find he is very dedicated to training in Bujutsu, Ninpo Taijutsu, and exploring the philosophies behind the teachings. He is also very compassionate and emphasizes the family that exists within the training of Ninjutsu.