I started practicing at Kokushi Budo about three years ago and since then fell in love with judo! Sensei Higashi and everyone else here is very supportive and friendly. You will get chance to practice with some of the best judo players in NY. Nobuyoshi Higashi Sensei has been teaching martial arts for over 50 years.
He's one of the last remaining real deal in martial arts and this place has been (sort of) in secret for many years, since there is really no advertising outside of, located under a Buddhist Temle) This is a family owned Dojo. Old School. No frills, No BS. Sensei's son is an international ranked Judoka.
He's one of the last remaining real deal in martial arts and this place has been (sort of) in secret for many years, since there is really no advertising outside of, located under a Buddhist Temle) This is a family owned Dojo. Old School. No frills, No BS. Sensei's son is an international ranked Judoka.
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Our History
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The history of our school begins in the Kumamoto region of Japan. Nobuyoshi Higashi, the founder of our martial arts school, was born in a small farming village in 1937. At that time Japan was a war-torn place and Nobuyoshi, being in a military family, spent much of his childhood without his soldier father.
Programs
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Kokushi Budo Institute is a welcoming community of martial art enthusiasts in NYC. Our members come from diverse backgrounds, but are united to develop healthy minds and bodies, and have fun along the way! Judo, or the "gentle way", is a martial art created by Jigoro Kano in 1882. It's named the "gentle way" because the essence of Judo is to use your opponent's energy against him, without having to exert unnecessary amounts of force.
Kids classes
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Our children's Judo program is the heart and soul of the KBI. We are the oldest judo school in NYC. Our lineage in this art traces directly to the founder, Kano Sensei. While we've produced National Champions, World Team Members, and Olympians throughout the history of our school, we are most proud of the countless boys and girls who have taken the principles of our school to all areas of their lives.
Judo
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Judo, or the "gentle way, " is a martial art created by Jigoro Kano in 1882. It's named the "gentle way" because the essence of Judo is to use your opponent's energy against him, without having to exert unnecessary amounts of force. This fundamental principle of Judo is "maximum efficiency." Unlike striking arts such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Muay Thai, Judo focuses on a closer range of fighting.
Jiu Jitsu
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Jiu jitsu (or traditionally, Jujutsu) was developed by Japanese samurai in feudal Japan. It was created as a method for defeating an armed or armored opponent with no weapons or a short weapon. The techniques consist of various joint locks, throws, and pins, and are based off of the principle of using your opponent's energy against them, rather than directly opposing it.
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