Risher Thornberry · Lineage tree

“Risher Thornberry (1875–1937), who was graded in Jigo Tenshin-ryu jujutsu in 1905.”

“After 1907, Thornberry became a pioneer of Japanese-based self-defense methods (goshinjutsu) in California.”

“Major Risher Thornberry (1875–1937, graded in Jigo Tenshin-ryu jujutsu in 1905) taught military jujitsu at Camp Lewis, Washington, during 1917”