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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Kodomo no Hi, Children’s Day Kodomo no Hi, Children’s Day, is a national holiday in Japan, celebrated on May 5th to honor the happiness, health and growth of all children. This day is celebrated by displaying koinobori or carp-shaped windsocks outside the home as carps symbolizes strength, perseverance, and the ability to overcome challenges. Legend has it that carps swim […] Read more... Rummage Sale Fundraiser Bushido Kenkyukai hosts a rummage sale fundraiser every couple of years to help raise money for facility repairs. With the way of current world markets everything cost more and more and landlords cover less and less. Lighting, floor, and bathroom repairs are some of the major items we need to get done. Many of our […] 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.

Kodomo no Hi, Children’s Day

Kodomo no Hi, Children’s Day, is a national holiday in Japan, celebrated on May 5th to honor the happiness, health and growth of all children. This day is celebrated by displaying koinobori or carp-shaped windsocks outside the home as carps symbolizes strength, perseverance, and the ability to overcome challenges. Legend has it that carps swim […]

Rummage Sale Fundraiser

Bushido Kenkyukai hosts a rummage sale fundraiser every couple of years to help raise money for facility repairs. With the way of current world markets everything cost more and more and landlords cover less and less. Lighting, floor, and bathroom repairs are some of the major items we need to get done. Many of our […]

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)