FAQ

  • What equipment, uniforms etc. are required to start training? Aikijutsu: White judo keikogi, zori (sandals), bokken (wooden practice sword).  Approximate cost will be $125-150.   Kenjutsu: White hakama, white iaido or kendo keikogi top, kenjutsu obi (belt), zori, bokken ...
    Posted May 25, 2011 6:29 AM by Mike Cassisa
  • What styles of martial arts are taught at The San Diego Budokai? Yamate-ryu aikijutsu: an empty hand combat art, one of the lines that decends from the Daito-ryu.Itto Tenshin-ryu kenjutsu: a sword fighting school from the Edo period ...
    Posted May 25, 2011 6:27 AM by Mike Cassisa
  • Which style of martial arts should I study? If you are interested in studying the martial arts we invite you to come and watch several classes of all the styles to see the differences and find what might ...
    Posted May 25, 2011 6:34 AM by Mike Cassisa
  • Where is the dojo located? We are San Diego Ca.   Our dojo, "Hoshin Dojo",  is unique in San Diego  with its rustic and old Japanese physical style.  Additionally, it is unique in the quality of ...
    Posted May 25, 2011 6:24 AM by Mike Cassisa
  • Can I study all three arts? While many of the "yudansha" black belts senior students  do study all three arts, we generally only allow new students to focus on a single art.  If you have never ...
    Posted May 25, 2011 6:23 AM by Mike Cassisa
  • What makes the San Diego Budokai unique? We teach traditional Japanese martial arts that are primarily related to swordsmanship (this includes Aikijutsu).  We emphasize the traditional teachings of the various styles.  This includes not only the physical ...
    Posted May 25, 2011 6:22 AM by Mike Cassisa
  • What is a good training schedule for a sword student? "Practice with a sword until your arms hurt, read about swords until your eyes hurt, and think about swords until your head hurts. Rest a bit… and then start over ...
    Posted May 25, 2011 6:19 AM by Mike Cassisa
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