Atos Jiu Jitsu is in San Diego, California. Founded in 2008 by Professor Andre Galvao, a multi-time gi and no-gi world champion, the gym teaches gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to adults and children.
Baxter Karate Dojo is on Central Park Ave in Yonkers, New York. Shihan Cleve Baxter is a Kyoshi 8th Dan in Shorin Ryu Karate and a 5th Dan in Yamanni Ryu ( Yamane Ryu) Kobujutsu, under Toshihiro Oshiro Shihan. Shihan Baxter is a retired NYPD detective and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Asian Studies (as do I). The dojo teaches adults and children.
Shorinji Kempo Hiroshima Motomachi Doin is in the Naka Ward of Hiroshima City, Japan. Shorinji Kempo was founded in 1947 by So Doshin , a former Japanese military intelligence officer in China before and during World War II. It is apparently a modified version of Shaolin Kung Fu. Shorinji Kempo is both a martial art and a quasi-religious/educational institution. It is headquartered in Kagawa Prefecture and the headquarters is modeled after a Buddhist temple. The Motomachi Doin is run by Watadani Shinichi and teaches adults and children.
I took this picture after getting lost in Hiroshima during my weekend trip there during my semester in Japan in 2013.
Traditional Karate Center is a Goju Ryu dojo in Matawan, New Jersey. Shihan Michael Buttermark (Renshi,5th Dan) is originally from New York City and has been training Goju Ryu for 40 years. He trained in Japan during his time in the U.S. Air Force. The dojo teaches adults and children and is affiliated with the International Karatedo Gojukai Association. The IKGA was originally founded by the late great Gogen Yamaguchi and is currently lead by his son, Goshi.
L.A. Judo Club is on W. Olympic Blvd in Los Angeles, California. Led by Masters Justin Cho ( 6th Dan) and Henry Jeong ( 5th Dan), the dojo emphasizes three core values in training: Respect, Patience, and Humility. L.A. Judo Club teaches adults, children, and seniors.
Okinawa Budokai is on Redondo Beach Blvd in Gardena, California. Eihachi Ota Sensei ( 10th Dan) is the president of the Okinawa Budokai and the Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association. He was a student of Shoshin Nagamine (Founder, Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu) and Shima Masao. The dojo teaches traditional Shorin Ryu Karate to adults and children
TSR Kali is located on 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. TSR stands for Tersia Serrada Rapilon Kali, a Filipino weapons art. It was co-founded by Punong Guros Alexander Gruezo and Wilton Valerio, two native New Yorkers with 20+ years of martial arts experience. They teach adults and children and currently share a training space with the Shin Budo Kai Dojo.
The Aikido Association Atlanta is located in the Atlanta metro area. They are a non-profit organization that offers Aikido and Iaido instruction for ages 11+. They are affiliated with the Aikido World Alliance , the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, and the Nippon Iaido Renmei.
Project Capoeira is on Race Street in Center City Philadelphia, near the Reading Terminal Market and Chinatown. Project Capoeira’s mission is to preserve, develop, and share Capoeira in the Greater Philadelphia area. Adenilson Dos Santos is the head Mestre and founder of the United States Capoeira Federation.They teach adults and children.
Notes/コメント:International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan West Los Angeles Branch is on Sawtelle Blvd in West LA’s Sawtelle Japantown. Takashi Hasegawa Shihan is a 5th Degree black belt and has been training in Kyokushin Karate for over 40 years. He started his training in Japan, but moved to Los Angeles in 1989 and has been training and teaching ever since. The West LA Dojo is an official branch of the IKO Kyokushinkaikan ( IKO-1) under Matsui Shokei Kancho and has produced two World Tournament fighters in recent years,Koroosh Evagee and Monet Garrett. The dojo teaches adults and children.