Jess Attilli has over 20 years experience in the Martial Arts. He started training in Kempo Karate when he was in 6th grade and has been hooked ever since. Throughout his college years he trained in various arts until earning a shodan in Shoryn Ryu Karate. Jess joined the Bujinkan in 1995. Both he and his mentors make it a point to travel to Japan regularly to receive direct training from the Hombu Dojo. In 2005 Jess became a Shidoshi. Currently Jess is the head of the Ichinen Dojo in Seville, Ohio where he is responsible for the instruction and upkeep of the facility.