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,
Menkyo Kaiden Shihan DeAndre “Dee”
Shishi-Kan Dojo (GA/FL) — Nisei Bujutsu Federation of America
DeAndre “Dee” is a Menkyo Kaiden Shihan and senior instructor of Shishi-Kan Dojo, teaching near the Atlanta, GA area. He quarterly holds advanced classes in Jacksonville, FL, predominantly out of the Hombu with his Grandmaster, Soke Harris Warren.
Kaiden Dee is dedicated to preserving traditional Japanese jujutsu while applying its principles to modern self-defense. Training under the lineage of Soke Harris Warren of the Nisei Bujutsu Federation of America, whose teachings derive from the Yoshitsune Jujutsu tradition of Soke Michael DePasquale Sr. & Soke Michael DePasquale Jr., Kaiden Scott emphasizes practical combative skill, discipline, and warrior character.
Combining his 35 year martial arts journey, with his (20yrs) military, and (6yrs) law enforcement, has allowed him to blend that experience providing classical techniques with real-world application for martial artists, law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians.
To this day, Menkyo Kaiden Dee continues to enjoy being a student of the art, and being able to give back, sharing with all, The Spirit of Bushido Journey.
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
