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Self Defense Classes

Adult Jujitsu
Japanese Jujitsu escapes, throws, locks, & holds to defend against a larger opponent.
Adult Karate
Okinawan Shorin Ryu blocks, punches, strikes, & kicks, to protect against an attack.
Children's Jujitsu
Boys and girls learn self defense, confidence, discipline, and coordination.
Women's Self Defense
Effective techniques to protect against a larger attacker.
 

"I was looking for a school that offered basic and advanced classes.  I had studied martial arts before and I was looking for something more.  I found Lakewood Budo Kai and I was glad that I did.  They offer advanced classes in the evenings, Fridays, and Saturdays."

Want to Join our Martial Arts School?

New Students
We enjoy teaching people from the greater Long Beach area.  On the first Monday and Wednesday of each month we welcome new students into our martial arts classes.  As a student of our school (dojo), you can expect to learn:

  • Practical Self-Defense - practical and effective self-defense techniques and tips.
  • Increased Awareness - what to do in dangerous situations.
  • Effective Escape Techniques - how to get away quickly.
  • Crime Prevention - minimize the chance you will be attacked.
  • Use Your Body as Your Weapon - we give you a fighting chance.

Your First Martial Arts Class
Arrive early.  New Jujitsu and Karate students should arrive 10 minutes early the first Monday or Wednesday of the month.  This allows you time to register and pay at the door. You only pay for the months that you attend class. If, for some reason, you are unable to make the first Monday or Wednesday of the month, you may still start the second class of the month. If you are unable to make the first or second class of the month, please wait until the following month to start class.

Please wear comfortable clothing. You may request a uniform from the instructor after you have been in class several weeks. Even if you already have a martial arts uniform (Gi), we ask that you wear comfortable clothing to your first class. Our facility (dojo) does not have lockers, so please leave your valuables at home or in your car. We permit spectators to watch class on an occasional basis.

Orientation.  Like anything else, learning a new activity requires a time commitment.  Our new student orientation flyers provide you with additional information about our school, what you can expect, how to contact us, etc.  Please read the information on our site and feel free to ask questions when you visit our school.  Adult Orientation  |  Child Orientation

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Over the past 30 years of providing self defense instruction to the Long Beach community, we've developed answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ). Please see:   Adult FAQ  |  Child FAQ

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Belts and Ranks
Lakewood Budo Kai offers a colored belt ranking system as a visible indication of a student's progress and training.  Receiving a new belt indicates the student's willingness to learn more advanced techniques plus accept the responsibilities of the higher rank.  We do not use stripes and rank and belts in our style may not comparable with other martial arts schools.  The main focus of training in a martial arts school is to learn arts and techniques.  Lakewood Budo Kai's belt ranking system is listed below.

Children's ranks (ages 7 to 12)

  • White belt
  • Yellow belt
  • Orange belt
  • Green belt - three degrees of green belt
  • Purple belt - three degrees of purple belt

Adult ranks (ages 13 and up)

  • White belt
  • Yellow belt
  • Blue belt
  • Brown belt - three degrees of brown belt
  • Black belt - ten degrees of black belt

Join now and make your commitment to the martial arts.