DAI KOKORO NO JUTSU

        
   Grand Master Frank “KOKI” Tatulinski

Soke Koki (KO - balanced / KI - energy) began his studies of the martial arts on January 17th, 1970. He studied with Master Richard Knapil and Master Virginia (Ginny) Knapil (Glover). Starting in the Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Federation and The Midwest Jiu Jitsu Federation, Soke Koki followed his teachers to study under Grandmaster Gerard Durant under the Goshin Jutsu Kyo Jujo Association. Master Koki owned multiple schools (Chagrin Valley Academy of Martial Arts, Dragon of Double Happiness Academy...in Cleveland and Solon Ohio). During this time he had attained numerous black belts within several disciplines of the Goshin Jutsu System. He daily practices Qigong and Shikantaza Meditation.
Currently, Grandmaster Frank (Koki) Tatulinski, has been recognized as Soke, Grandmaster, 10th degree black belt/red belt, of Dai Kokoro no Jutsu, 8th degree black belt (Master) Goshin Jutsu Ryu, and designated the Spiritual Director of the United Self Defense Federation.
At the age of 19, Soke Koki joined the United States Army as a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Operations Specialist, and continued his studies in the martial arts, sponsoring tournaments, and training both Nationally and Internationally in Europe. It was during this time he had opportunities to train with and meet numerous international instructors at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Colorado, as the Non Commisioned Officer in charge of the Elite Athlete Program for all branches of the United States Military. While assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, he sponsored two martial arts tournaments which were widely attended. He had numerous opportunities to work with Gold Medalists like Andrew Maynard (Gold Medalist/1988/Seoul Korea), who later trained under Sugar Ray Leonard.
His military assignments continued, and Soke Koki expanded further in his training as a Drill Sergeant at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where he was able to share his knowledge of the martial arts in self defense to basic trainees. Due to injuries sustained in the military, Soke Koki was honorably discharged, and is a disabled U.S. Army veteran. Soke Koki completed his work with the Federal Government as a civilian, and retired in 2014.
Soke Koki continued physical rehabilitation in the gym, by becoming a National Competative Bodybuiler in the National Physique Committee, and holds 4 World Records as a Professional Powerlifter in the International Powerlifting Association.
All throughout his career, Soke Koki has dedicated himself to mindfulness, and the spiritual and philosophical aspects of life. He began his Spiritual Path in 1963 completing over 10 years of Catholic School, graduating in 1976. Later, he also taught the 8th grade Parish School of Religion for 10 years. 
He diversified his spiritual path under Sensei Koshin Ogui (Socho), at the Cleveland Buddhist Temple in 1973, under the Jodo Shinshu lineage, and continued as a Sangha Leader (Sensei), in Colorado Springs and Denver Colorado at the Tri State Buddhist Temple, under the tutelage of Rev. Eijun Kujo. (Recieving ojuzu and okesa) While in Cleveland, he further studied Tai Chi and Qigong with Master Thomas Huang. He is currently enrolled in the Ministers Assistant Program through Berkeley California Howgwanji. Soke Koki has also studied and been a member of the Soka Gakkai International, a Nichiren  Buddhist Community, receiving the Gojukai ceremony, and presented his Gohonzon.Soke Koki has studied Japanese Flower Arrangement in the Ikenobo School of Ikebana, where he has received the rank of Shoden. His arrangements have been on display at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, in Cleveland Ohio. He has also studied Chado, the Way of the Tea Ceremony in the Urasenke Tradition.
Master Koki attended St. Mary's/Borromeo Seminary for four years and was ordained a Permanent Catholic Deacon in the Diocese of Cleveland. His numerous assignments of service specialized in teaching, counseling, marriage preparation, and hospital ministry, along with serving parishes by preaching, baptism, weddings, funerals, assisting at Mass and serving the Bishop as needed.
Soke Koki returned to his Buddhist roots by seeking refuge in the Tibetan tradition, and while at the Palyul Nyingma Temple (a Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist Temple in the Nyingma Tradition of the Palyul lineage), was conferred Refuge Ordination by Khenpo Tsewang Gyatsu Rinpoche, receiving the Dharma Name “Kunzang Choedrag” (Dharma Propogator of Samantabhadra).
Soke Koki further studied under Zen Master Soeng Hyang, under the Kwan Um School of Zen, founded by Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn. His major study was Kong-On (Koan) practice.
To further study, Soke Koki joined the Treeleaf Zendo, a Soto Zen lineage under Master Jundo Cohen, where he recieved the precepts and Jukai, lay ordination. He has sewn, and recieved the Rakusu, the Robe of Buddha. It was at this time, his name was added to the Kechimyaku (血脈), which is a Japanese term for a lineage chart in Zen Buddhism documenting the "bloodline" of succession of various masters or priests in a particular school. In Zen, the kechimyaku links a student to all previous generations back to the Buddha himself.
On January 17th, 2020, Soke Koki celebrated his 50th anniversary of his practice of the martial arts.
Soke Koki attended the University of Maryland with a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Organizational Effectiveness.
He was certified in the Cates Method of Massage and is an Ethical Massage Practitioner and studied Shiatsu, Japanese Finger Pressure Therapy, along with being a Reiki Master. 
His studies in diverse areas have also lead him to be an Asatru Ambasador, Solitary Wiccan Practitioner, Kabbalah enthusiast, Licensed Zumba Instructor, Bokwa Instructor, and Masala Bhangra Ambassador, and personal trainer.
Master Koki further belongs to the Masonic Lodge, The Order of the Eastern Star, was a Member of the Advisory Board for the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, where he received the award of the Rainbow Cross of Colors. He is a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland and is a Member of the York Rite, and has received the Star of Malta, Order of the Red Cross, and has been Knighted in the Order of the Temple, Knights Templar.
In his spare time, Soke Koki and his wife own their own Business, The Two Willows Soap Company, LLC. They both love to read and travel. Soke Koki is also a dedicated Bonsai Artist. 
Soke Koki and his wife Debbie, are married with 4 grown children and 9 grandchildren.