Instructors

Historical Lineage.

Meet Harris Warren, Soke | Historian | International Martial Arts Leader

With over 58 years of martial excellence, Soke Warren is a world-renowned authority in Traditional Japanese Ju-Jutsu and a respected consultant to martial artists and organizations worldwide. He is the founder of the Nisei Bujutsu Federation of America, a prestigious organization dedicated to preserving and advancing classical martial disciplines with integrity, honor, and expertise.

Credentials & Honors

Soke / Founder (10th DAN), Nisei Bujutsu (Ju-Jutsu)
Menkyo Kaiden Shihan (8th DAN), Yoshitsune Ju-Jutsu
Menkyo Kaiden Shihan (8th DAN), Taizan-Ryu Taiho-Jitsu
Shihan & 7th Degree Black Belt, Hakkoryu Ju-Jutsu
Black Belt Holder in Judo, Aiki-Jujutsu, Karate, Ju-Jutsu, and Kobu Justu (Weaponry)
International Defensive Tactics Instructor
Martial Arts Choreographer & Demonstrator for major film and global events
Paramount Pictures Appearance: The Truman Show (with Jim Carrey)

Hall of Fame Legacy

9-Time Inductee, World Head of Family Sokeship Council (WHFSC)
9-Time Inductee, World Master's Hall of Fame – Martial Arts & Ju-Jutsu
Grandmaster of the Year, WHFSC (1995–2014)
Hall of Fame Inductee, American Federation of Martial Arts (AFMA)
Outstanding Young Men of America National Award
Featured in Who's Who in Karate and Martial Arts Elite
Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors: Platinum Lifetime Achievements - 2022
Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors: World History Book, 2024
History & Mysteries of Martial Arts Afrika to American by Paka Khan

Leadership & Public Service

Chairman, Martial Arts Association of California (MAAC)
Board Member, International Federation of Ju-Jutsuans (IFOJJ)
- Regional Director, Florida (1997–Present)
Lifetime Board Member, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
Int'l Destin Open Karate Championships Dir./Host, Destin, Fl, 1996-1997
Sexual Assault Advisory Council, Jacksonville, FL (Mayor Appointed, 2004–2010)
Juvenile Justice Advisory Member, Duval & Clay Counties, FL (2004–2010)

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Our Instructors

At the Nisei Bujutsu Federation of America, instruction is more than technique — it is mentorship, discipline, and legacy.

Our leadership team is committed to preserving traditional martial values while developing confident, capable students prepared for real-world application.

Each instructor upholds the NBFA standard:

Technical precision
Character development
Respect for rank and lineage
Continuous growth

Training at NBFA means learning from leaders who embody what they teach.

Kaiden D. Scott,

Special Weapons and Tactical Instructor

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With over 40 years of dedicated martial arts experience, Sensei Trigg brings an exceptional blend of combat training, competitive achievement, and traditional discipline to every class he teaches. His background includes multiple assignments providing direct support to special operations units, where he also completed advanced military tactical training.

A lifelong martial artist, he began wrestling at age 11, earning both state and national titles. His competitive career expanded to include U.S. Army combative, full‑contact kickboxing, and mixed martial arts. As an official USA Judo practitioner, he has competed in numerous Judo tournaments and continues to refine his skills through ongoing cross‑training.

His extensive training spans a wide range of disciplines, including Classical Chinese Martial Arts, Kyokushin Karate, American and Chinese Kenpo, Judo, Hapkido, Boxing, Taiji, Ninjutsu, and Malaysian martial arts. This diverse background allows him to offer students a comprehensive approach to self‑defense, physical conditioning, and martial philosophy.

Driven by a commitment to continuous learning and personal excellence, Sensei Trigg aims to inspire each student to develop confidence, discipline, and mastery both on and off the mat

Sensei DJ Trigg,

N. Carolina Representative

Edna Warren

Functional Food Consultant | Wellness Strategist | Cancer Thriver
Instructor – Nutritional Performance & Whole-Body Wellness

Edna Warren is a respected Functional Food Consultant with over two decades of experience helping individuals transform their health through whole, purposeful, and healing nutrition. As a four-time cancer thriver, Edna brings both understanding and deeply personal insight to her work—making her an inspiring force in the wellness space.

As part of the Nisei Bujutsu Federation of America, Edna serves as our Nutrition & Wellness Instructor, offering essential guidance on functional foods, optimal recovery strategies, anti-inflammatory eating, and strength-supportive nutrition tailored for martial artists and active lifestyles.

Her expertise extends to:

Traditional food principles with modern science
Whole food, plant-forward and lean-protein meal plans
Functional supplements and parasite cleansing herbs
Low-carb, performance-based eating strategies
Youth and community wellness education
Faith-based wellness and food literacy

Edna is the founder of Health Zone FL, a mission-driven platform focused on wellness education, recidivism prevention through nutrition, and family health empowerment. Her work has touched lives across communities, classrooms, churches, and coaching circles—and now extends into the dojo.

“Martial strength and inner healing are not separate—they fuel each other.”
— Edna Warren

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