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Welcome To The Sakura Budokan eStore

About Us:

Sakura Budokan Was Established In 1989, Kingston, Pa 18704.

Here at Sakura Budokan we have chosen the products we sell based on our personal testing and daily usage of these products. Carl Long & Masayuki Shimabukuro assisted Mr. Paul Chen of Hanwei forge in designing and testing many of the products we offer. We are proud to be a part of the CAS / Hanwei Family. The products listed on this site are recommended and endorsed by us for our students.

Sakura Budokan is dedicated to the instruction of Traditional Martial Arts.

What is a traditional martial art?

Traditional martial arts are quite different than the ‘Modern eclectic forms” of karate that have become popularized today. The emphasis in Traditional budo is placed on studying combat tested techniques that were developed by actual warriors of days gone by. The traditions and techniques of the founders of the arts are preserved. Unlike “Modern eclectic forms,” where the techniques have been altered in order to conform to the modem instructors’ idea of what combat might be, Traditional Budo retains the original attitude, philosophy and technique. At Sakura Budokan Traditional martial arts are presented through six different martial arts. Self defense, Traditional Budo. Character building, healthy exercise and meditation infuse you with confidence, self esteem, longevity and peace of mind. All Traditional martial arts will imbue these attributes. Yet each martial art expresses its unique approach to achieving these goals. The founders of the martial arts created different roads “DO”, to reach the intended pinnacle of self actualization. Each art is a separate road to success.

Personal Choices

No one knows you better than you. The martial arts can be grouped as internal or external, hard style or soft style, empty hand or weapons art. The choices are yours. Classes are offered at various times to suite a variety of schedules. Most students train approx. two times per week. Male and female students train together as well as beginner and advanced students. Private lessons are available although not recommended for beginning students. Tuition will vary according to the number of arts studied.

Certified Instructors

All instructors are certified by national and international organizations that govern their particular art-form. We frequently host seminars and clinics with instructors who are considered national treasures. As in any other field of endeavor, the more you are exposed to the “Best,” the better you will become. Your instructor will be your model. You want the best.

Miura Takeyuki Hidefusa, Hanshi

Left: Carl E. Long, Renshi Right: Masayuki Shimbukuro, Hanshi

Jikishin-Kai International

Sakura Budokan is the Jikishin-Kai East Coast Dojo

The Jikishin-Kai was founded in 1990 by Masayuki Shimabukuro, Hanshi. He is the chief instructor of the Jikishin-Kai San Diego Dojo as well as the president of both Nippon Kobudo Jikishin-kai USA & International.

The Jikishin-Kai International strives to be the most reputable and respected organization dedicated to the promotion of the Martial Arts Spirit and Tradition. In order to achieve this goal, it is the responsibility of each member to seek a sincere commitment to self-improvement of mind and body in accordance with the teachings of our martial art tradition.

The best way to contact Sakura Budokan is via our Contact Form. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible!

Dojo Address:

390 Tioga Ave.
Kingston, Pa 18704