4230 Mangum, Houston, Texas 77092
(713)682-9014
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LOGO OF THE HOUSTON BUDOKAN
The logo of the Houston Budokan can be interpreted as follows:
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This character means two people fighting |
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This character means STOP or END |
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When put together, the character means MARTIAL. |
The Houston Budokan was first established in 1966 in northwest Houston, Texas under the name of The House of the White Moon. From 1966 to 1984 it relocated several times until it moved to its current location at 4230 Mangum. In 1969 the Dojo changed its name to the Houston Budokan Inc. and adopted its current logo. From 1966 to 1969, The Dojo taught only karate and kobudo. Kendo and Iaido were introduced to the Dojo's currirulum in 1969 and in 1975 the Dojo floor was covered completely with a Katame mat and Judo, jujitsu and aikido were added to the curriculum. When the Houston Budokan moved to it's current location the additional floor space allowed two completely different arts to be taught simultaneously.
JUDO AND KENDO SIDES OF BUDOKAN
JUDO AND KENDO SHRINES IN THE DOJO
When you wear the Budokan pin you will have connected yourself to a martial art legacy. From its beginning in 1966 to the present., The Houston Budokan has produced hundreds of recreational Martial Artists as well as 17 national champions and world competitors in three arts. These include:
National Champions
Claudia Smith, Barbara Anderson, Wendy Craig, David Simmons, Chris Becker
International Champions
Tommy Callaway, Claudia Smith, Mehran Viseh
KARATE
KENDO
The Houston Budokan has been involved over the past quarter century in establishing the Following:
The Houston Budokan has hosted more world renowned martial art instructors than any other school or dojo in the Americas.
National Champions
Darrell Craig, J. Faninto
National Champions
Darrell Craig, Darren Craig, Rick TheBerge, Bob Lawson, Lanny Morton, Gordon Small, Kenichi Sooda
International Competitors
Bill Smith, Rick TheBerge, Darren Craig, Darrell Craig, Vernon Williams
1969 - Southern U.S. Kendo & Iaido Federation under the direction of the USKF (First regional kendo federation recognized outside the state of California)
1970 - United States home office for Seishin Kai Junse Goshin Budo Jujitsu or Taiho Jitsu Ryu
1979 - Hokkushin Itto Ryu was established outside of Japan for the 1st time in its history under the leadership of Sensei Haratane Chiba
LOCATION OF THE DOJO
SENSEI DARRELL CRAIG'S HOUSTON BUDOKAN IS LOCATED IN NORTH WEST HOUSTON, TEXAS U.S.A. AND SERVES THE HOUSTON AREA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
THE LOCATION OF THE HOUSTON BUDOKAN DOJO
4230 Mangum, Houston, Texas 77018
(713)682-9014
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
TO SIGN-UP FOR CLASSES JUST COME BY THE DOJO AT THE CLASS TIMES LISTED ABOVE
FOR CLASS PRICES AND EQUIPMENT INFORMATION,
KENDO
7:00 - 8:30 P.M. MONDAY
7:00 - 8:30 P.M. FRIDAY
3:30 - 5:00 P.M. SATURDAY (JAPANESE)
JUDO
7:00 - 8:30 P.M. MONDAY
6:30 - 8:00 P.M. WEDNSDAY
JUJITSU
7:00 - 8:30 P.M. MONDAY
6:30 - 8:00 P.M. WEDNSDAY
KARATE
6:15 - 7:15 P.M. TUESDAY (CHILDRENS)
6:15 - 7:15 P.M. THURSDAY (CHILDRENS)
7:30 - 9:00 P.M. TUESDAY (ADULTS)
7:30 - 9:00 P.M. THURSDAY (ADULTS)
KENDO KATA,IAI-DO and KOBUDO
6:00 P.M. 1st and 3rd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
Class schedules are subject to change depending on attendance and other activities
WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET WITH YOU!
PLEASE CONTACT SENSEI DARRELL CRAIG AT:
(713) 682-9014 or budokan@mail.wt.net
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