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KENDO --The way of the sword --
Kendo means the way of the sword in Japanese and is, in essence, Japanese fencing. Traditional Japanese fencing was originally practiced by Bushi or Samurai. Kendo deals with the physical and mental skills necessary for sword fighting. The goal of Kendo to develop the physical and spiritual aspects of the practitioner. Kendo is the most popular of the martial arts in Japan.>/p>
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GOSHIN JUJITSU--The way of self defense --
Jujitsu or Goshin Jiu-Jitsu as taught today encompasses empty-handed self-defense techniques developed from the centuries old military arts (Bujutsu) of the Japanese Samurai Warriors. The term Jiu-Jitsu, formulated in the Tokagawan era, translates to the art (Jiu) of yielding, softness, subtleness or pliability and (Jitsu) from Bujutsu. The arts of Zen, Aikido, Judo and Karate-do evolved from the same historical influences.
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JUDO--The way of gentleness --
Judo means "the way of gentleness." Early Judo was similar to Jiu-Jitsu in several significant ways, including dress, techniques, and philosophy. Today, Judo is an Olympic Sport and is generally practiced in almost every country in the world. The first Judo school, called the Kodokan, in Tokyo, was founded in 1882, and it still sets the guidelines by which all forms of Judo are practiced.
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KARATE --The way of the empty hand --
Karate-do translates as "the way of the empty hand," an unarmed, defensive art with a history that spans many centuries, originating in the Shaolin fighting arts of China and later developing in the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa), combined with indigenous grappling techniques, and in Japan. Japan-Karate-do Ryobu-Kai is founded on the search for the ideal style of Japanese karate.
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KOBUDO --The way of ancient weapons --
Kobudo is an ancient weapons art. At different times and for various reasons during its history, weapons were banned on the island of Okinawa. The resourceful Okinawa’s adapted everyday farming and fishing implements as weapons for self-defense. Over time, the use of these weapons became formalized into a beautiful, graceful, and effective art that has been passed down from generation to generation.
IAIDO --The way of drawing the sword --
Iaido is the art of drawing the sword out of its scabbard, cutting one's opponent with a single killing blow, removing blood from the sword, and returning the sword to its scabbard with a minimum of exertion. The essence of Iaido is to form a non-combative discipline practiced exclusively for an individual's spiritual cultivation.
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HISTORY of HOUSTON BUDOKAN DOJO
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
CHAMPIONS OF THE HOUSTON BUDOKAN
When students wore the Houston Budokan pin they 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:
JUDO
National Champions
Claudia Smith, Barbara Anderson, Wendy Craig, David Simmons, Chris Becker
International Champions
Tommy Callaway, Claudia Smith, Mehran Viseh
KARATE
National Champions
Darrell Craig, J. Faninto
KENDO
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
CHAMPIONSHIPS OF THE HOUSTON BUDOKAN
Craig Sensei has directed students to the following National and International Championships:
JUDO:
3 SILVERS - 2 BRONZE - HOUSTON OPEN JUDO TOURNIMENT (2010)
1st PLACE KATA - 3 - 1st PLACE SHINI - TEXAS STATE JUDO TOURNIMENT (2010)
2 GOLD - PAN AMERICAN GAMES (2009)
2 GOLD - 1 SILVER - TEXAS A&M JUDO TOURNIMENT (2009)
1st PLACE KATA - 1st PLACE SHINI - HOUSTON OPEN JUDO TOURNIMENT (2009)
2 GOLD - PAN AMERICAN GAMES (2008)
2 SILVERS - WORLD JUDO MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS (2008)
2 GOLDS - USA JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS (2008)
2 GOLDS - USA JUDO OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS (2007)
3rd PLACE - US JUDO NATIONALS (2006)
WINNERS OF THE HOUSTON OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS (2006)
1 GOLD - PAN AMERICAN GAMES (2005)
1GOLD - THE SWAMP CLASSIC JUDO CHAMPIONS (2004)
2 BRONZE - THE SWAMP CLASSIC JUDO CHAMPIONS (2004)
1 GOLD - JUDO NATIONALS (2003)
1 GOLD - PAN AMERICAN GAMES (2003)
2 GOLD - JUDO NATIONALS (2002)
2 GOLD - WORLD MASTERS (2002)
2 GOLD - PAN AMERICAN GAMES (2002)
2 GOLD & 1 SILVER - PAN AMERICAN GAMES (2001)
1 GOLD & 3 SILVER - NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (2000)
KARATE:
1st PLACE - TEXAS KARATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS (2009)
2nd & 3rd PLACE - U.S.A.N.K.F. TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS (2008)
1 GOLDS - U.S.A.N.K.F. TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS (2005)
1 SILVER - U.S.A.N.K.F. TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS (2005)
1 BRONZE - U.S.A.N.K.F. TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS (2005)
3 GOLDS - U.S.A.N.K.F. TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIPS (2003)
1 SILVER & 2 BRONZE - U.S.A.N.K.F. NATIONALS (2001)
KENDO:
3rd PLACE - UNIVERSITY of TEXAS TEAM TOURNAMENT (2010)
2 - 3rd PLACES - NABESHIMA CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS (2009)
3rd PLACE - KENDO TEAM TOURNAMENT (2006)
2nd PLACE - LONGHORN TEAM TAIKAI (2005)
1st PLACE - NABESHIMA CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS (2005)
1st PLACE - NABESHIMA CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS (2004)
1st PLACE - NABESHIMA CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS (2003)
1st PLACE - INTERNATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS (2001)
1st PLACE - NABESHIMA CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS (2001)
The Houston Budokan has been involved over the past quarter century in establishing the Following:
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1969 - Southern U.S. Kendo & Iaido Federation under the direction of the USKF (First regional kendo federation recognized outside the state of California)
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1970 - United States home office for Seishin Kai Junse Goshin Budo Jujitsu or Taiho Jitsu Ryu
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1979 - Hokkushin Itto Ryu was established outside of Japan for the 1st time in its history under the leadership of Sensei Haratane Chiba
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Email Darrell Craig at: sensei@houstonbudo.com
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