Lakewood Budo Kai Martial Arts: Karate, Jujitsu & Women's Self Defense in Long Beach, CA

For those who may be interested, the 20th Annual Sumo Open will be at the Long Beach State Pyramid the weekend of April 25th (Saturday) 2020. Kind of neat to see at least once! https://www.usasumo.com/us-sumo-open/2020-us-sumo-open/

If some of you would like more information about our parent organization the Kodenkan Yudanshakai, here is a link to their quarterly newsletter. It is full of great information, is not very long and an easy read. https://www.kodenkanyudanshakai.org/blog

Would like to give a huge congratulations to Nolan, Jason and Bill who were promoted to the rank of Shodan over the weekend in Tucson. I understand the promotion ceremony was a very memorable event and the weekend overall was excellent.

Happy Holidays!

For those that live in the Long Beach/Orange County area. This is a blast from the past. I remember buying a number of items from them. Too bad they are a thing of the past, closed down many years ago. Interesting/nice that Phil Hall's Martial Arts Supplies had a book marker card. I don't think some people would actually know what that is!

Some shots at the Nissei Week Budo Tournament - Long Beach State Pyramid 2019. This year the Karate Kumite / Kata area had Zebra mats allowing low leg sweeps and takedowns during the Kumite competition. It is great to see students bringing their best!

5th Annual Japanese Cultural Festival & Ondo in Norwalk will be Saturday/Sunday July 27 & 28th. Southeast Japanese School and Cultural Center. Karate, Judo, Kendo and Iaido demonstrations as well as a lot more!! https://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php

2019 Nikkei Games Budo Tournament featuring Judo, Kendo, Karate Kata & Kumite is coming up! Sunday August 4th at LBSt Pyramid. If you can make it, please do!!

Nice continuation of the sessions, everyone got a little tired but that is part of it!!

LBK's 40th Anniversary Workout - Seminars, session 1. There are a few faces I have not seen for a while! It was a great turnout!

Candids at Lakewood Budo Kai's 40th Anniversary Workout.