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MISSION STATEMENT　

“BUTOKUDEN, Inc. is a cultural organization whose ongoing mission is to provide an opportunity for the general public to access activities and classes rooted in Japanese culture. The organization promotes the preservation of Japanese values, traditions, history, and activities, and seeks to spread Japanese culture through instruction to the greater Southern California community.”

ABOUT BUTOKUDEN

BUTOKUDEN has Martial Arts classes for all levels in KENDO, KARATE, NAGINATA, AIKIDO and JODO. On the cultural side, we offer KADO (Sogetsuryu Ikebana Flower Arrangement), and Bushido culture classes.

In the olden days in Japan, every major city had a place called BUTOKUDEN. This is where Martial Arts and Japanese Culture were taught to the community, and also a gathering place, where children and young adults were taught the philosophy of Bushido. BUTOKUDEN is located in the heart of Irvine, in Orange County.  Please come in for a free trial for any of our classes.

 

The Dojo

Kendo classes are taught on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Juniors and Adults separately. Each class is divided in groups, for advanced and beginners. Classes are taught both in Japanese and English.

Our classes are held Mondays and Thursdays. Our Karate is a branch of Enshin Karate, with the headquarters in Denver Colorado. We offer various age group classes, for Kids and Adults and all levels.

Our Iaido classes are held on Mondays and Saturdays. We are part of Suioryu Iai.

Jodo classes are held on Mondays and Fridays. Classes are taught with direct instruction from the Sensei, who is one of the highest rank in the USA.

Naginata Classes are held every Saturday. Instructed by Naginata USA Team Players and coaches.

Sogetsuryu Ikebana teaches traditional Japanese Flower Arrangement Classes for different levels.

The purpose of this Bushido Culture program at Budokuden is to learn and appreciate the Bushido history, culture, traditions, customs, manners and etiquette as well as various terminologies and concepts associated with Bushido.  The class participants will also learn Japanese zen and zazen concepts through demonstrations, practices, and applications, leading to the mind and body harmonization mastered by the samurai.