New York Budo Association

New York Budo Association conducts classical Japanese martial arts instruction in New York, New York. Established in 1963 by Otani Sensei, the association is recognized as an enduring center for traditional Japanese budo in the United States, preserving centuries-old martial disciplines with fidelity, mindfulness, and formal etiquette. The curriculum provides specialized instruction across multiple historical arts. Students study Iaido swordsmanship within the Ryushin Shouchi Ryu tradition, practicing formal drawing, cutting, and re-sheathing techniques with traditional blades. The dojo also maintains an Asayama Ichiden Ryu study group, traditional Naginata polearm practice, and Kyudo Japanese archery, where practitioners refine mental composure and physical precision with the asymmetrical longbow. Training emphasizes internal calmness, postural correctness, and deep respect for classical lineage. Martial artists and curious beginners throughout the New York metropolitan area can contact the association to observe training sessions, consult with senior instructors, and arrange introductory instruction.