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Budokai (武道会) means “Martial Arts Practitioners Gathering,” or “A Conference of Those Who Walk the Martial Path.”

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Traditional Shotokan Karate taught by a certified instructor, in a safe and freindly environment. Start at any age!

Tuesday 8:30 pm
Summit Centre, Mount Pearl

We offer significant discounts and payment arrangements for students &  seniors

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Budokai Information Sheet

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Budokai NL has been recognized as the WJKA's official affilliate organization in NL

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Our Motto: Jiko seichō (Self Growth) Through Karate Practice

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"We’ve been training under Sensei Jeff Hutchings for nearly 10yrs - his dedication to Karate and passion for teaching is very deep. Highly recommended for all ages and abilities. Children and beginners will experience an extremely encouraging and positive environment. Adults and advanced practitioners will get the added benefit of a lifetime of expertise and wisdom. " J Smyth

Budokai is the NL representative dojo of WJKA-HQ (UK) and WJKA Canada, Sensei Jeff Hutchings is an internationally certified instructor. Budokai members will also hold membership with the WJKA. We are a proud partner with Power Karate Academy!

Tuesday 8:30 pm
Summit Centre, Mount Pearl

It’s a family thing! Sensei Jeff Hutchings and daughter are lifelong Martial Artists. Jeff started at the age of twelve and now has more than 35 years Karate experience. Jeff is a Yondan (4th Degree) awarded by a panel of Shihankai, headed by Hanshi Don Owens (9th Dan. WJKA). Jeff still trains weekly with Hanshi Owens. He is a certified teacher, and an affiliate teacher with the World Combat Association. Jeff is a member of the All-Shotokan Karate Association and is the Canada & USA representative for the current WJKA, a worldwide traditional Karate organization.

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The Senpai and Sr Belt team at Budokai are patient, dedicated and very experienced!

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Ready to join Budokai?

Rescouces for students:

Dojo Etiquette

Basic Karate Terms

Kata

Kihon

Sensei Jeff's Technical and Academic Articles

NL Shotokan Blog       Martial Journal Articles

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