ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS & ASSOCIATIONS

Students and enthusiasts of the Martial Arts have many reasons for their interests. Some are drawn to the physical fitness, stress-reduction and weight-loss benefits. Others seek to add discipline and self-confidence to their lives, while some are concerned about personal safety and self-defense. Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, or just the desire to challenge yourself and achieve a Black Belt, Samurai Budokan offers traditional Japanese karate and weapons programs  that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well.

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate
Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate is our traditional karate program at Samurai Budokan with programs for Children, Adults, and Families.  Developed in Naha, Okinawa in the late 1800's with its roots in Southern Chinese Martial Arts such as White Crane Kung Fu,  Goju-Ryu is based on two oriental concepts - hardness and softness , similar to the Ying and Yang concepts that balance each other into perfect harmony for self-defense and total wellness.  

We teach in the traditional Japanese manner with respect for each other foremost in our training.  Competition is another avenue available and is pursued as part of the "Sport" of Karate under the guidelines of the United States National Karate-Do Federation (USA-NKF), the representative for traditional karate under the U.S. Olympic Committee.

Traditional Kobudo (Weapons)
Traditional Kobudo (weapons) is one of the programs we offer that goes hand-in-hand with the study of Karate.  Traditional Okinawan weapons such as the Bo (staff), Kama (sickle), Tonfa (baton), Nunchakus, and Sai (tridents) are taught to serious Karate students and martial artists wishing to expand their knowledge of the martial arts.  Kobudo is also participated in as one of the competitive tournament events under the USA-NKF.

We seek to improve and better ourselves as students and citizens through the discipline and training of the martial arts.  The martial arts have proven to enhance peoples lives by improving their self-esteem, self-confidence and physical fitness while building character and imparting life-saving self-defense skills.

Associations
We are proud to be associated with and through the following organizations:

The Japan Karate-Do Federation Goju-KaI (JKF) via the JKF Goju-Ryu Kai, Texas. The JKF Goju-Kai is the standardizing  body for Goju-Ryu karate.  The Okinawan Goju-Ryu Federation Jundo-kan in Naha, Okinawa via the Texas Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association .   The Jundo-kan formerly under the auspices of the late Eiichi Miyazato, one of Chogun Miagi O'Sensei's  students and now under the leadership of master Iha Kosin Sensei, and the Texas Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association under Ramon Veras Sensei.

United States National Karate-do Federation (USA-NKF). The USA-NKF is the national governing body for traditional karate under the United States Olympic Committee and the World Karate Federation (WKF).

Okinawa Kobudo Doushi Rensei-kai (OKDR). The OKDR is devoted to the study and preservation of the treasured art of Kobudo. Gakiya Yoshiaki Sensei serves as President of the Okinawa Kobudo Doushi Rensei-kai and has branch divisions in America, Australia, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Argentina, Portugal, England, Okinawa, Japan and other countries.  Neil Stolsmark Sensei, 6th dan, is Chairman of the North American Headquarters, located in Waukesha, WI.

Invitation

Take a look at our programs and come experience a FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS. We offer family and group discounts.  If you have any questions please contact us  through our email links on this site, our call us during business hours, please refer to our Class Schedule. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.