Come to the Arizona Budokan and train with the best.
The Arizona Budokan is a unique school that offers four complete martial arts systems in Phoenix. Our systems include KARATE, AIKIDO, KOBUDO, and SWORD, each taught by world-class instructors with over a century of combined martial arts experience. We are proud to be one of the oldest and most distinguished martial arts training facilities in the Southwest, hosting world-class martial arts masters from Japan and around the world for nearly five decades. Our focus on rich, detailed instruction of traditional Budo arts makes us the dojo of choice for serious practitioners both locally and worldwide.
Authentic Teachings and Unbroken Lineages
At the Arizona Budokan, we provide authentic teachings and unbroken lineages of traditional Budo arts. Our instructors are world-class martial artists with a wealth of knowledge and experience. They have trained consistently with dozens of legendary masters for several decades, making them some of the most accomplished and versatile martial artists in the world today. Our level of technical expertise, depth of practical application, and nuanced historical understanding of our chosen arts is unique among living martial artists today.
KARATE
Karate is a striking martial art that involves punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and open-hand techniques such as knife-hands. Our Kurobayashi-Ha Shito-ryu Karate is a powerful and effective system that focuses on speed, power, and precision. Our program is designed to improve physical fitness, build self-confidence, and teach practical self-defense skills.
AIKIDO
Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art that involves throws, joint locks, and pins. Our Aikido program emphasizes harmony with the universe and teaches students how to defend themselves while minimizing harm to their attackers. Our program is designed to improve physical fitness, build self-confidence, and teach practical self-defense skills.
KOBUDO
Kobudo is an ancient martial art that involves the use of traditional Japanese weapons such as the bo (staff), sai (trident), and nunchaku (chain sticks). Our Okinawan Kobudo program is an ancient practice shrouded in mystery that focuses on the development of physical and mental strength. Our program is designed to improve physical fitness, build self-confidence, and teach practical self-defense skills.
SWORD
Sword combat is a traditional Japanese martial art that involves the use of the sword. Our Toyama-ryu Iaido and Shinkendo program is a beautiful and deadly art that focuses on the development of physical and mental strength. Our program is designed to improve physical fitness, build self-confidence, and teach practical self-defense skills.
Chief Instructor: Rudy Crosswell Shihan
Rudy Crosswell is internationally acclaimed as one of the most accomplished and versatile martial artists in the world today. A second-generation student of the founder of Shito-ryu and a lifelong practitioner of Okinawan kobudo and Japanese sword, he has trained consistently with dozens of legendary masters for over half a century. His level of technical expertise, depth of practical application, and nuanced historical understanding of his chosen arts is unique among living martial artists today.
Join Us
If you are looking for a martial arts school that offers authentic teachings, unbroken lineages, and practical self-defense skills, look no further than the Arizona Budokan. Our world-class instructors and unique martial arts systems make us the dojo of choice for serious practitioners both locally and worldwide. Contact us today to learn more about our programs and how you can become a part of our martial arts community.
Overall Experience
The reviews indicate a high level of satisfaction with the dojo, as both reviewers gave it a perfect score of 5 stars. The reviewers praised the experience they had at the dojo, with one reviewer specifically mentioning the message on the website and the other highlighting the magical experience created for their child.
Specific Appreciation
The reviewers expressed their gratitude for the atmosphere and service provided by the dojo. David George appreciated the message on the website, indicating that it resonated with him. Ted Batycki and his family were thrilled with the experience their daughter had at the dojo, thanks to the efforts of Sensei Dawn and the sempais.
Community Engagement
The reviews hint at the dojo's focus on community engagement, suggesting that it caters to a range of ages and skill levels. Ted Batycki's comment about his six-year-old daughter and her classmates implies that the dojo is welcoming to young children, while David George's admiration for the website message suggests that the dojo is committed to sharing its values and mission with a wider audience.
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