Lakewood Budo Kai is located in the Artcraft Manor Area of Long Beach, California, just on the border of Los Angeles and Orange County. We are recognized as one of Southern California’s longest running traditional martial arts schools; specializing in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Shorin Ryu Karate, and Children’s Self-defense. Classes are taught through the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine at an affordable rate.
We teach two traditional martial arts, Japanese Danzan Ryu Jujitsu and Okinawan Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito-Ha Karate. Both arts have a long and proven history of developing students; they learn not only physical self-defense, but also the Traditions and Codes of Honor that have been passed down from instructor to student for thousands of years.
The two arts are taught in separate classes so students can learn the arts in their truest forms learning ancient martial arts techniques that have been passed down through a close and unbroken lineage. Some schools focus exclusively on free form physical self-defense techniques that blend grappling and sparring movements. We find that by concentrating on one martial art in each class, students not only learn the physical techniques better, but also have a chance to learn traditions that strengthen them as martial artists and in the outside world.
Over 45 years experience
Founded in May of 1979, Lakewood Budo Kai has taught martial arts and self-defense for over forty-five years. This gives us the honor of being the longest running martial arts school in Long Beach, California. Lakewood Budo Kai has received commendations from:
- A former Governor of California
- Two former Mayors of the City of Long Beach in 2009 and 2019
Lakewood Budo Kai has also been recognized in local video and print media at the following:
Specially designed for children ages 6 to 12. Children learn how to defend themselves against an attacker using simple and effective Danzan Ryu Jujitsu techniques.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, a traditional Japanese martial art, for ages 13 and up. Learn escapes, throws, joint locks, arm bars, and chokes.
Mondays and Wednesdays / Fridays
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm / 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Traditional Okinawan Karate for ages 13 and up. Students will learn to defend themselves using traditional techniques such as blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A one-time three hour self-defense class specifically for women. Learn to defend yourself from different types of attacks. Taught by qualified instructors.