STARTING JUNE 22, 2024
Classes will be held at:
Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department
3900 Langston Blvd (Lee Hwy)
Arlington, VA 22207
Schedule:
9am - 11am Battodo
11am - 1pm Jodo
1pm - 3pm Naginata
3pm - 5 pm Kyudo
Kendo classes have moved to the Oswald Durant Center in Alexandria
Address:
1605 Cameron St,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Welcome to the Capital Area Budokai in the metropolitan area of Washington, DC! The Budokai is dedicated to the proliferation of Japanese Budo - Martial Ways - and available for demonstrations at Japanese cultural events. We are students of Kendo, Atarashii Naginata, Kyudo, Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo, Nakamura Ryu Battodo, Toyama Ryu Iaido, and Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo .
![Kendo in Washington, DC - Capital Area Budokai](/images/kendohome.gif)
![Atarashii Naginata in Washington, DC - Capital Area Budokai](/images/naginatahome.gif)
![Kyudo in Washington, DC - Capital Area Budokai](/images/kyudohome.gif)
![Nakamura Ryu Battodo & Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo in Washington, DC - Capital Area Budokai](/images/battohome.gif)
![Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo in Washington, DC - Capital Area Budokai](/images/jodohome.gif)
The Budokai is an association of several local organizations that are in direct contact with their roots in Japan: The Northern Virginia Kendokai, Northern Virginia Tendokan, Northern Virginia Kyudokai, Virginia Kenskonkai, the Capital Area Jodokai, and the Northern Virginia Mugaikai .
Highlighed Event: Capital Area Budokai in the News FOX 5's Holly Morris visited the Capital Area Budokai. Featuring Kendo, Naginata, & Battodo |
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