Bushido Kenkyukai :: Karate, Kobudo & Taiko in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bushido Kenkyukai
Japanese/Okinawan Martial and Cultural Arts

Self Improvement through the Study of the Way of the Warrior

Bushido Kenkyukai dojo is a Japanese/Okinawan Martial and Cultural Arts study center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Various classes and periodic workshops are taught throughout the year.

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Obon – Honoring the Spirits of the Ancestors Obon is a time for remembering and honoring ancestors, expressing gratitude for their influence, and strengthening family bonds. It’s a significant cultural and religious event for many Japanese people. It has been celebrated in Japan for over 500 years. Today the exact dates of Obon can vary by region, but it often falls in mid-August. It’s […] Read more... Kids Karate Classes – FREE 2 week trial School is starting in about a month and it is a great time to try our Kids Karate classes for FREE. Class sizes are a little smaller as families are winding up summer vacation. With kids is tough to know if your child will like the classes and stick with it. Bushido Kenkyukai offers 2 […] Read more... Bushido Kenkyukai Dojo now has a Kinesio Taping Technician at our facility! Kineso Tape relieves pain and supports muscles in movement. We also have the tape—made in Albuquerque—available for purchase. To buy tape or be taped contact us for more information.

Obon – Honoring the Spirits of the Ancestors

Obon is a time for remembering and honoring ancestors, expressing gratitude for their influence, and strengthening family bonds. It’s a significant cultural and religious event for many Japanese people. It has been celebrated in Japan for over 500 years. Today the exact dates of Obon can vary by region, but it often falls in mid-August. It’s […]

Kids Karate Classes – FREE 2 week trial

School is starting in about a month and it is a great time to try our Kids Karate classes for FREE. Class sizes are a little smaller as families are winding up summer vacation. With kids is tough to know if your child will like the classes and stick with it. Bushido Kenkyukai offers 2 […]

Bushido Kenkyukai Dojo now has a
Kinesio Taping Technician at our facility!

Kineso Tape relieves pain and supports muscles in movement.
We also have the tape—made in Albuquerque—available for purchase.
To buy tape or be taped contact us for more information.

Family rates are available!

Adult and Youth Classes

Year round classes include:

	Shōrin-ryū Karate
	Taiko (Japanese drumming)

Your first week of lessons is free and you can start at any time! Family rates available, call for details.

Workshops and Demonstrations

Periodic workshops and demonstrations include a wide range of topics and depend on instructor availability. Some topics are:

	Origami (Japanese art of paper folding)
	Shodo (Japanese calligraphy)
	Chado (Tea ceremony)
	Bonsai (cultivation of miniaturized trees)
	Kimono (Japanese national garment)