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At Ohio Budokan, instruction is offered in four areas of martial art: Aikijutsu, Kenjutsu, Genwakai Karate-dō, and Musō Jikiden Eishin Ryū Iaido. In each of these arts, a student strives for enlightenment through a strict series of physical and mental exercises. Although the arts may seem very different to an outsider, they lead to the same goal: physical, mental, and spiritual self improvement and for the few, mastery of self.

Prospective students are encouraged to attend one free class in any of the styles taught at Ohio Budōkan. Additionally, anyone can engage in free activities such as our Japanese Language Club, Japanese Book Club, or Run Club. Simply reach out to us via Facebook, Instagram, or the phone number listed at the top of each page.

Ohio Budōkan Japanese Martial Arts and Cultural Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational institution, founded in 1983 by Shihan (school superintendent) James I. Rodriguez as a center for the practice of budō and Japanese cultural arts.  Mr. Rodriguez is currently the head of Genwakai America and Muteryu Dojo in Austin, TX.  The current head of Ohio Budokan Dojo is Michele Dutcher, who trained under Rodriguez shihan directly for many years and has spent decades teaching Genwakai Karate-dō. All of the instructors at Ohio Budōkan hold teaching licenses in their respective arts and have at least 20 years of experience.

Ohio Budōkan does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, in the administration of its policies and programs.

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