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Japanese American Budokan
Traditional martial arts for all ages in a welcoming NYC dojo.
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Traditional martial arts for all ages in a welcoming NYC dojo.
Japanese American Budokan offers karate, judo, and yoga in a welcoming New York City dojo led by Sensei Ryu. Praised for a positive, beginner-friendly environment where kids and families thrive, classes blend English and Japanese instruction for language immersion. Located at 11 W 36th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018.
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Traditional Japanese karate training for all skill levels, taught in English and Japanese to enhance cultural and language immersion.
Comprehensive judo instruction focusing on self-defense, inner strength, and physical conditioning in a safe, professional setting.
Mindful yoga sessions that complement martial arts training, promoting flexibility, stress relief, and overall wellness.
Kid-friendly karate and judo classes designed to build confidence, discipline, and fun in a laid-back, supportive environment.
Varied workshops exploring different martial arts styles, offering unique training experiences and skill diversification.
Focused preparation for karate and judo tournaments, including intense cardio, conditioning, and technique refinement.
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HAROLD CHARINGA
Sofija Obradovic
Japanese American Budokan is a truly remarkable martial arts dojo in NYC. I’ve been practicing karate at JAB for over a year, and it has been an amazing experience. I joined the dojo as a black belt, and since training here, my karate has improved immensely. Ryu Sensei is an exceptional karate instructor who explains techniques clearly and effectively for all levels. He is also a world-class athlete with extensive knowledge in competition training, strength and conditioning, performance, and overall health and wellness. I’ve also recently started judo and yoga at the dojo. Chris Sensei is a fantastic judo instructor who has helped me understand the fundamentals while emphasizing safe training. Motomi Sensei’s yoga classes are extremely welcoming and consistently rewarding. What truly sets JAB apart is its community. The dojo is friendly, supportive, and close-knit, with regular team activities that bring everyone together. If you’re looking for a high-quality karate dojo, judo training, yoga classes, or martial arts community in NYC, JAB is an outstanding place to train and grow. It truly feels like a second family.
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Nikko
Incredible dojo, Ryu sensei is the best.
Ray Nakada
I started Judo classes here and it's been a blast! Chris and Ryu sensei show immense care and detail with their classes and students - it's been a blast to learn a new skill from scratch. The teachers and most of the students are fluent in Japanese!
Kanna M
