Budokan Karate:
Brantford's only TRUE Okinawan Karate Dojo.
Established in 1991, Budokan Karate dojo teaches traditional Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu karate. The dojo Chief Instructor Ken Trebilcock is certified to teach Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu and licensed by headquarters in Okinawa, Japan.
Features you won't find anywhere else!
Built for Conversions
Individuals start at only $99/mo and additional family members only $81/mo. Half price uniform to be purchased on signup
No Long Term Contracts
We don't believe in locking people in forever. Any membership can be cancelled with 2 months notice.
100% Money Back Guarantee
If after one year of training a minimum of twice a week you are not 100% satisfied, we will refund your money no questions asked!
Take a look at training inside the Budokan Karate Dojo. Learn the benefits of training from our Chief Instructor as well as current students.
We're all members of International Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu Karate-do Association, IMGKA
All IMGKA students are direct students of Master Meitatsu Yagi the Honorary Chairman, Kyoshi Akihito Yagi Chairman, and Kyoshi Akihiro Yagi Vice Chairman of the organization. Kyoshi Ken Trebilcock is now Komon or Trusted Adviser for IMGKA Worldwide, after being the General Secretary since 2001. The organization has grown from a handful of members in 2000 to having over 76 dojos and hundreds of black belts worldwide.
Instructors that travel around the world.
Master Meitatsu Yagi, Kyoshi Akihito Yagi, and Kyoshi Akihiro Yagi travel the world teaching seminars and try to get to Budokan Karate Dojo in Brantford to teach seminars at least annually and some years we have been fortunate enough to have a second teaching trip.
Kyoshi Ken Trebilcock is the Owner and Chief Instructor at Budokan Karate Dojo
With over 59 years of martial arts experience. Travelling to Okinawa, Japan 15 times, Ken has trained since 1992 under Grand Master Meitoku Yagi and his successor and heir Master Meitatsu Yagi. He holds the rank of Hachidan (8thdan)and has been granted the Title of Kyoshi under his teacher Master Meitatsu Yagi. Kyoshi Trebilcock has over 30 years of teaching experience. Budokan Karate Dojo originally was located at the home of Sensei Ken Trebilcock until a new dojo was purchased in 2005. Since then Budokan's home has been located at 69 Colborne Street, West, in Brantford.
Do not put your main purpose in mastering Karate techniques itself, you should study the way of life through Karate.
Dai Sensei Meitoku Yagi Founder of Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu.
Traditional karate is not about fighting but learning how a person can 'win without fighting'. Our main focus is on teaching quality martial arts which is all about health and effective self-defence.
Traditional karate is not about fighting but learning how a person can 'win without fighting'. Our main focus is on teaching quality martial arts which is all about health and effective self-defence. The best instructor for you may not be close by, or a relative or a friend... we have to seek out the best qualified instructor for ourselves Master Meitatsu Yagi Honorary Chairman IMGKA
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Self-defense is a serious subject, but this is not the army, it is a classroom and we have fun while learning. Even the strongest building can't stand on a weak foundation. That is why we support each other in class because you can only learn and grow if you have a strong support system to stand on. Come and meet like-minded individuals, engage with other members of your community, and have some fun! Self-defense courses in Woodstock Children need lots of activity to use all the energy they have and grow up healthy and strong. But learning a martial art is much more than that. It also starts a child on a lifelong path of enjoying physical activity in a positive atmosphere. Martial arts classes for kids in Woodstock
Training Mind & Body
What do you want to gain from your free time? Do you want to be in better shape, have more confidence, relieve stress, improve awareness, or learn a new set of skills? If you answered yes to any of these possibilities, then you have come to the right place. Budokan Karate is here to provide the people of Woodstock with a place to improve their health, have fun, and forget about the outside world for a while. Many people believe that joining a martial arts center like Budokan Karate means that you will have to spar, which can turn people away from an activity that otherwise has everything they are looking for. This is not true. Sparring only occurs for those who wish to participate. If you live in Woodstock and are looking for way to stay fit, meet new people, and improve yourself, then contact us today to try one of our classes.