Our mission is to educate, transform and develop successful judokas in and out of the dojo. Bunasawa-Kai Judo/Jiu jitsu/MMA/Self-Defense organization was founded in 1972 by Nori Bunasawa, 9th-dan and founder of Jukkendo. Bunasawa kai dojo is a friendly environment that is open to all age groups located at the Higashi Honganji Temple in Costa Mesa California.
Sensei Bunasawa has dedicated his life to perfecting and teaching the art of judo. He is a former all Japan weight limit judo champion and 1975 U.S. world team coach with over 45 years of teaching experience. Sensei Bunasawa is a Kodokan judo 9th-dan and the youngest grandmaster in California. He studied at Waseda University in Japan, under Yoshimi Osawa, Kodokan 10th-dan, Masahiko Kimura and Kenji Tomiki, founder of Tomiki-Akido.
Sensei Bunasawa has dedicated his life to perfecting and teaching the art of judo. He is a former all Japan weight limit judo champion and 1975 U.S. world team coach with over 45 years of teaching experience. Sensei Bunasawa is a Kodokan judo 9th-dan and the youngest grandmaster in California. He studied at Waseda University in Japan, under Yoshimi Osawa, Kodokan 10th-dan, Masahiko Kimura and Kenji Tomiki, founder of Tomiki-Akido.
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A: The Dojo is located in the city of Costa Mesa directly off the (55 fwy), Exit the Victoria Street offramp. Turn into The Higashi Honganji Temple (see judo banners out front) and proceed through the gate to the parking lot in the back. Enter Dojo through door with hanging judo banner. A: Jukkendo is a mixture of original style Kano Judo with Mitsuyo Maeda style MMA Judo/Jiu-jitsu/Striking.
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Cary O.
Mar 09, 2017
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Judo and self-defense for everyone! Come and learn in a safe environment that is family friendly and if you also want to learn competition techniques for judo and BJJ. Sensei and his staff have partnered with other BJJ schools to teach takedown techniques. There are no egos here. Everyone helps each other out to get better.
Mark B.
Mar 08, 2017
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The best Judo school in Orange County! Bunasawa Sensei is the only 9th Dan in California. His knowledge of technique, strategy, and tournament coaching is truly remarkable.
His program for kids is unparalleled. We have been attending for almost two years now. Sensei will tailor the program to your child's ability and ambition. For a great start or continuation of Judo; there is no substitute for the experience and dedication of all the Sensei's at this Dojo.
His program for kids is unparalleled. We have been attending for almost two years now. Sensei will tailor the program to your child's ability and ambition. For a great start or continuation of Judo; there is no substitute for the experience and dedication of all the Sensei's at this Dojo.
Nick F.
Jun 08, 2015
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Sensei Bunasawa has top notch Judo technique and is a great teacher. Classes here are a lot of fun! There is a great kids program and the adult classes can be very fun when all of the competitors are in town. If you want to learn real competition Judo and take it to the next level, this is the place. Also a great place for BJJ players to get some stand up coaching.
Dr. W.
Aug 31, 2014
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This is BY FAR the BEST judo club in the Orange County area. Although I live in Riverside, I travel to OC, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach during tournament season for BJJ training, but the Nori Bunasawa Judo Club is my home for competition Judo training.
Bunasaw Kai is EXTREMELY friendly to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players looking to work on their stand-up judo game. Interested in training with legit BJJ history? Nori Bunasawa was a direct training partner and student of Kimura. yes, THAT Kimura!
Players in the club include multiple IJF Judo Masters World Championship champions and medalists
Bunasaw Kai is EXTREMELY friendly to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players looking to work on their stand-up judo game. Interested in training with legit BJJ history? Nori Bunasawa was a direct training partner and student of Kimura. yes, THAT Kimura!
Players in the club include multiple IJF Judo Masters World Championship champions and medalists
