Budokan took its name from the famous Budokan in Japan and began in 1958, in South Africa and teaches a philosophy that the traditional martial arts of Japan had initially the same beginning and ultimately the same objective – to strive for a deeper understanding of oneself and of others and it is this philosophy that has evolved and expanded to become what Budokan teaches today.
Budokan in the UK was formed in 1970 by David Passmore, of Budokan SA, with the opening of a small Dojo in Northolt, in North West London to teach Shukokai Karate and to carry on the tradition and philosophy of Budokan.
In 1974, Traditional Aikido was introduced to the Budokan training syllabus and in 1978 classical Iaido was incorporated.
Budokan teaches and practises four Traditional Japanese Budo or martial arts – Aikido – Iaido – Karatedo and Zazen - all under one roof – hence the name, which literally means “House of Martial Ways”.
Classes take place in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere, with some of the highest quality teaching available in the UK today.
Budokan
Strong in hand, kind in heart
BUDOKAN LINEAGE
Budokan in the UK has been extraordinarily fortunate to have had access to some of the most technically competent Japanese and European teachers across our 3 major disciplines for over two decades.
David Passmore Sensei is proud to have had the privelige of training regularly with these teachers whose own lineage stretches back to the Founders of some of these disciplines.
With the deepest gratitude and humility we associate ourselves directly with them.
Disciplines arrange in alphabetical order.
With Asano Sensei
Saito performing Tai no Henko
Yamada Sensei
THE OLD MASTERS ...
Kanetsuka in Albany Grove Dove - London NW3
Cook Sensei and with wife Teri
Kimura Sensei ...
Ray Ryan Sensei
Richard Salmon Sensei
Dunlop Paul Sensei
Kenwa Mabuni
PICTURES OF THE FOUNDER - MORIHEI UESHIBA
AIKIDO
Harada Sensei
Mas Oyama Sensei-Founder of Kyokushinkai
