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DOJO (SCHOOL) INFORMATION
History
Lakewood Budo Kai is a traditional martial school providing all
students a relatively fixed framework for interaction with one's
seniors, peers, and juniors, so that everyone, not just the
physically gifted, can have an opportunity to benefit from the
training provided in a martial art school (dojo). We offer
additional detailed information on our
dojo history (pdf).
While most classes are held indoors, we frequently have special
workouts outdoors as shown in the photo to the right. With
over 25 years in the Long Beach area, we are frequently "in
the news".
What is the meaning of Lakewood Budo Kai?
Lakewood Budo Kai
means "The Lakewood school of stopping conflict". Lakewood -
our school (dojo) was initially founded in Lakewood California.
So the use
of the name Lakewood gives heritage to the
initial roots of the dojo. Lakewood also has a more current
meaning as our
dojo is close to Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach,
California. Budo -
Budo is often translated as "the Way of the Warrior", or
"martial way", and may be interpreted as a way of stopping
conflict. Kai -
means school.
Head Instructor
Our head instructor, Jim Kelton, has over 30 years of martial arts
experience and over 25 years teaching experience. He opened the Lakewood Budo Kai dojo in 1979 and
continues to teach on a regular basis. For additional
information on his background and martial arts career, please see
his profile
(pdf).
The photo to the right shows our head instructor (on left) immediately after
receiving his 7th degree black belt in Karate and his 6th degree
black belt in Jujitsu.
Dojo Etiquette
We want you to have fun while in our school (dojo). Please
also understand that this is a traditional dojo so we'd like you to
keep dojo etiquette in mind when visiting and/or working out with us.
Don't worry if you can't remember all of these
etiquette tips (pdf),
simply ask a senior student for assistance.
Location and Map
All classes are held at the Stearns Park
facility in Long Beach, California near Lakewood Blvd and the 405
freeway.
Stearns Park
4520 E. 23rd Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
For your convenience, we also provide a
printable map with
directions (pdf).
Martial Arts Classes
Lakewood Budo Kai teaches classes in Jujitsu, Karate, Weapons, and
Women's Self Defense techniques. For more information,
please check out our class schedule or
contact us for more information.
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