We are a unique school offering four complete martial arts systems: KARATE, AIKIDO, KOBUDO, and SWORD, in Phoenix; each taught by world-class instructors with over a century of combined martial arts experience. For nearly five decades, the Arizona Budokan has hosted world-class martial arts masters from Japan and around the world, making it one of the oldest and most distinguished martial arts training facilities in the Southwest.
With its focus on rich, detailed instruction of traditional Budo arts, the Arizona Budokan continues to be the dojo of choice for serious practitioners both locally and worldwide. Shihan Rudy Crosswell is internationally acclaimed as one of the most accomplished and versatile martial artists in the world today.
With its focus on rich, detailed instruction of traditional Budo arts, the Arizona Budokan continues to be the dojo of choice for serious practitioners both locally and worldwide. Shihan Rudy Crosswell is internationally acclaimed as one of the most accomplished and versatile martial artists in the world today.
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If you want karate training that goes beyond surface techniques and sport to offer hidden practical applications, energy work, and rich historical authenticity, you've come to the right dojo. Whether you're completely new to martial arts or have trained extensively before, our small class sizes and personalized approach to instruction make karate at the Arizona Budokan accessible to people of all ages, experience, and levels of athleticism.
We offer expert Aikido training in north Phoenix and is a member of Aikido of Ueshiba. Come join us and learn authentic empty hand Aikido techniques as well as traditional sword and jo techniques that are often associated with Aikido. Learn to use Aikido now and easily defend or neutralize your aggressor immediately.
Whether you're interested in capturing an authentic and rare piece of martial arts history or want to know how to reliably defend yourself with everyday objects, the study of Okinawan weapons is sure to offer an exciting and challenging experience. Richly rewarding for both beginners and seasoned martial arts alike, our students are welcome to study this complete curriculum on its own or use it to enhance their Karate, Sword, or Aikido training.
Get a comprehensive, in depth presentation of this ancient and profound Japanese art, one that forges discipline, courage, and expertise in handling one of the most beautiful and efficient weapons ever forged by human hands. The Arizona Budokan offers complete training in two separate arts, Toyama-ryū Iaido and Shinkendo-both practically-focused systems with close ties to real battlefields.
Parents are always telling us about the benefits and growth they've seen in their children-at home, in school, and even in other sports they play. Our kids tell us how much fun they are having and how proud they are to be learning authentic martial arts from one of the most elite schools in the Valley.
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Ted Batycki
Oct 05, 2021
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Keith Freeman
Jun 28, 2019
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I have sincerely enjoyed my time at Arizona Budokan. As a Karate' student in Isshin-ryu since 1986, I appreciate martial arts as a whole and I've had a LOT of exposure to various styles and their techniques through my natural curiosity and love of self-defense. Arizona Budokan (AZB) is NOT a McDojo or high-energy gymnasium wrapped in the dressings of Karate'. The school offers 4 unique tracks in Karate', Kobudo, Japanese Swordsmanship, and Aikido. There is literally an entire lifetime of study offered here! I joined AZB to polish my Kobudo skills and have been able to do just that as well as make
Nina O.
Feb 12, 2014
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Rick C.
Jul 02, 2011
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Fantastic! Excellent instruction for children in Japanese martial arts. My son has progressed in ability and well as developed self confidence, respect for others, and knowledge of culture. The instructors are very good teachers, very knowledgable, very patient, and very caring. It is a perfect place to learn for all ages and abilites.
