Kodokai

Welcome to Kodokai Dojo, where we are dedicated to providing you with unique and genuine martial arts training that we personally studied in Okinawa, Japan. With 45 years of teaching experience, we offer practical self-defense techniques that do not rely on strength or size. Our noncompetitive training focuses on safe, effective, and sensible self-defense skills that can help you avoid, escape, or counter dangerous situations.

Our approach to fitness is holistic and focuses on improving not just your physical abilities, but also your mental and spiritual well-being. We believe that being strong is not the same as being healthy, and our classes aim to enhance cardio, agility, flexibility, and coordination. Our students often comment on how our classes clear their minds of stress, allowing them to leave feeling good, relaxed, and more like the person they want to be.

We offer a variety of services to help you achieve your goals, whether you're looking for fitness, self-protection, or confidence-building. Our programs are tailored to your needs, and we offer private lessons for those who prefer one-on-one instruction. Our dojo is a welcoming and supportive community where you can learn and grow at your own pace.

Our Teachers

At Kodokai Dojo, we believe that when you choose a school, you choose your teacher. Our teachers are experienced and highly qualified, with a deep understanding of martial arts and self-defense.

D. Branchaud is an 8th degree black belt in Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobujutsu from Seikichi Odo and a 5th degree black belt in Motobu Udundi Kobujutsu from Ryoshu Taira and Tetsuo Takamiyagi. He began his martial arts study in 1978 as a U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and has focused on the practical side of martial arts rather than tournaments and sport.

Kim Branchaud, D.'s wife, is also a highly skilled teacher with a keen eye for detail. She has been practicing martial arts for more than 20 years and has a 4th degree black belt in Karate and Palace Hand & Kobujutsu (weapons). She has a B.A. in Zoology and Education.

Our teachers are committed to providing you with authentic and effective martial arts training that can help you improve your fitness, self-protection skills, and confidence. We are proud to pass on the knowledge and skills we have learned directly from our Masters, including Taira Ryusho, Takamiyagi Tetsuo, Odo Seikichi, and Toma Seiki.

Motobu Udundi

Motobu Udundi is a unique and traditional martial art from Okinawa, Japan. Like every other martial art, there is no single governing body for Motobu Udundi. There are organizations and independent schools located in Okinawa and on mainland Japan. We are not affiliated with any current Motobu Udundi organizations, but we believe in the importance of sharing accurate information about this unique martial art. We include this link to a Motobu Udundi organization in Okinawa to provide you with more information.

At Kodokai Dojo, we are committed to providing you with genuine and authentic Motobu Udundi training that comes directly from our Masters. We believe in the practicality and effectiveness of this martial art, and we are dedicated to passing on the knowledge and skills we have learned to our students.