This one hasn't been touched on much... anyone got any good info to share about classes, styles, both on base and off base?

My son takes karate at the community center. He's got an awesome instructor who's really challenging. We might be leaving in 1 1/2 yrs. I tried to find Fushin Ryu dojo(what he's taking now) in the states and only came up with Florida. Unfortunately, it's religion based. I don't understand why, and frankly it's really frustrating! So we are trying to stay here as long as possible, so he doesn't have to start over.

I recommend sensei Kato at the Negishi MWR. He's really strict, but fair. He also offers adult classes.

Tammy, one of my 4 year olds was taking Fushin Ryu karate on Yokosuka base until recently. I've seen kids come in from other dojos in the States with letters from their senseis telling what level they were. Sugihara Sensei has let them come into the class at the level where they belong. I'm guessing it would be the same way at a dojo for another style in the States, so your son probably wouldn't have to start over.

I'm also very impressed with Fushin Ryu and Sugihara Sensei. He's also strict, but very fair and kind.

Adina-thanks for the info. I didn't know you could do that. That puts my mind at ease!

I suppose the thing is relearning all the kata. Supposedly different dojos have different kata. But if he could keep his rank while learning all the new kata, that would be great.

i take jiu jitsu,grappling,boxing and kickboxing at a gym called Rodeo style.Its in taura.about five minutes on the train from base.

How far are you willing to travel?

I know several pro-fighters here with their own gyms around tokyo and saitama.
Also you can check out Budokan in Kudans**ta, Tokyo they teach all different forms there..


"The Nippon Budokan , located inside Kitanomaru Park, is the venue for big musical events and Japanese martial arts. This imposing octagonal structure contains three halls, the largest of which holds 14,000 people. Besides the large-scale rock concerts, the national championships of the different branches of the martial arts are also held here every year. The Nippon Budokan was originally built for the judo competition in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics - hence the name, meaning "martial arts hall"."

http://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/gakuen/
just Use google to translate it.

Hi, Ive been training at shinkyokushin karate dojo located close to horinouchi station for about 6 months, pretty intense training,not too much of kata bull****, friendly people. Recently started training at daido juku dojo located at Daeio mall right outside the base, good stuff, but way too expensive, only once a week. Would definately recommend checking out the stuff on base, Judo - $30/mnth, wrestling - free, all the other stuff they offer does not look too good, unless you want it for your kids, you know, learn pretty kata moves and such.. Probably gonna go to check out the Rodeo gym soon..

i have no clue where the horinouchi station is haha sorry.what kind of classes do the shinkyokushin dojo have?also what does daido juku dojo offer?i had no clue there was a place that close!ive looked at the stuff on base,just not interested in learning those kinds of martial arts right now i guess.

KUDO(basically it's competition based on daido juku ruleset)championship 2009 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj5qZshKsnY Generally daido juku is almost like mma with gi(karate uniform), its more oriented towards standup, u have set time limit for grappling. The helmets are there to protect your face from injuries(wearing one doesnt mean u cant get knocked out, or knock someone out.The bad thing about my current training is that my dojo is gonna be closing right after new year,so... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIdRZu_lmy8 Shinkyokushin(there's different names for different organizations, but they all pretty much come from kyokushin) - knockdown karate style, full contact, very tough conditioning, bareknuckle fighting.Cons - no face punches in competition, even so its the toughest style of karate, quite well respected even in mma circles Horinoushi station is only two stations away from yokosuka chuo station. There's also one kyokushin dojo right on the blue street, its on the second floor with the big kanji letters on the windows, past the second sidestreet from the start of the blue street.

BTW participated in a class at rodeo style gym yesterday, left with pretty bad impression, i guess its because I had an expectation that they have real instructors, but looks like its more like fighters get together and fight I took a "beginners jujitsu" and "boxing". Notice parenthesis In beginners jujitsu I was the only beginner, which would be just fine, but one of the guys I sparred with almost 'dislocated' my neck, with someone who had 4 years training there I would expect to have more control and safety over a total beginner.. Now.. the boxing class... there was none! couple people just paired up and were doing a little padwork, no instruction or guidance whatsoever

We are in Miura is by Yokosuka, but we open very soon a new Dojo in Yokosuka near the Base.

We teach Ju Jutsu (Jiu Jitsu), Self defence, Muay Thai, Kickboxing & MMA.

Time:

Ju Jutsu (Self defence) (is for Kids and Adult) on Saturday from 17:30 p.m. - 18:15 p.m.

Muay Thai & Kickboxing on Saturday from 18:30 p.m. - 19:30 p.m. (on Saturday with have a Kids Group and a Adult Group)

Muay Thai, Kickboxing & MMA on Monday from 20:00 p.m. - 21:00 p.m.

All in Miura City in minami shitaura shimin center (1 minute on foot from Miurakaigan Station 三浦海岸駅 Miurakaigan-eki (Keiky〓 Kurihama Line).)

Miurakaigan Station is about 20 minutes from Yokosuka.


But we have a new Kickboxing & Muay Thai class on Tuesday from 19:00 in Kaneda, Miura-city in the Kaneda Kuminkaikan. You can take No. 34 or 35 bus from the Busstop No. 2 of Miurakaigan Station and get off at the Miurareien-iriguchi. It's the 8th Busstop. It takes about 8 minutes by bus and 5 minutes by car. This is the Kaneda Kuminkaikan Center is about 300 Feet from the Miurareien Iriguchi Busstop)

We train International Kickboxing (Semi Contact or Light Contact Kickboxing) and Muay Thai and Full Contact Japanese Kickboxing.

Coach is John Kane (6Dan) he is a a former World Champion in Kickboxing and JuJutsu.

Free trial, after that 500 Yen or 5 USD per lesson. No more, when you not come you must not pay.

Miurafightclub is a NPO.

The first time, it's difficult to find, so if you can't find it we can pick you up at the station and show the way.

For FightClub - I was searching and almost going to post a question regarding this as I'm interested in taking martial arts classes with my husband.

Questions:

1) Do you have a website?
2) Do you provide belts and equipment (garment, clothing, etc) or is that a separate fee?
3) Are all your adult classes on the weekends or are they during the week too?

Very interested when we relocate to Japan this Fall. Please provide any more info if possible!

THank you!

Liz

Posted By navyironwife on 08-12-2011 8:23 AM
For FightClub - I was searching and almost going to post a question regarding this as I'm interested in taking martial arts classes with my husband.

Questions:

1) Do you have a website?
2) Do you provide belts and equipment (garment, clothing, etc) or is that a separate fee?
3) Are all your adult classes on the weekends or are they during the week too?

Very interested when we relocate to Japan this Fall. Please provide any more info if possible!

THank you!

Liz

Hi Liz,

1) Not yet, I  hope soon.

2) We provide eguipment, but clothing and your belt, you must buy.

3) We Open this Year I hope two new Dojo/Gym in Miura and Yokosuka and we have soon everday classes!

When you have more Questions let as know (my Akiko or my Husband John)

Thanks agin

Akiko

Our new Classes Starting on 20th and 22th September in Yokosuka!


Times on Tuesday in Yokosuka in 坂本コミュニティセンター Sakamoto Community Center about 12 minutes on foot from the Base Main Gate or 5 min by Car. (Starting on 20th September).
Jugoshinjutsu (Ju Jutsu) (Self defence) & Kickboxing/Muay Thai for Kids 18:00-18:45
Jugoshinjutsu (Ju Jutsu) (Self defence) Adults 19:00-19:50
Adults Kickboxing/Muay Thai/Boxing 20:00-21:00

Times on Thursday in Yokosuka in (総合福祉会館6F) General Welfare Hall 6th Floor about 1 minute on foot from the Base Main Gate. (Starting on 22th September).
Jugoshinjutsu (Ju Jutsu) (Self defence) & Kickboxing/Muay Thai for Kids 18:00-18:45
Adults Kickboxing/Muay Thai/Boxing 19:00-19:50
JiuJitsu/MMA & Kickboxing Muay Thai Fight Training 20:00-21:00


We have five more Classes in Miura. Miura is about 20 min from Yokosuka. Please ask us for further details

The first time, we can pick you up at the main gate and show the way.

I know this is an old post but do you remember how much it cost to train at the shinkyokushin dojo near the horninouchi station you were talking about...thanks.

We train Karate (kyokushin) too:

http://www.japanbases.com/forums/aft/7094.aspx

The train ride costs about 235 yen, there's also a kyokushin dojo on the blue street right above  the ringo hut noodle shop. 
Also to Ichiban martial arts -  you state that you teach kyokushin, do you mind telling me what rank do you have in kyokushin and who awarded it?

3. Dan from Daigo Oishi, (I train kyokushin for over 25 years)I train under (my master was) My Brother (5Dan) Jon Bluming, mas oyama, Sergey Yakunin and Daigo Oishi. but because the politices and problems after Master Oyama passed away I not do any Dan Test and I now not in a organization. but I train old style kyokushin, the new kyokushin the most organization teach is for me not real the kyokushin from master oyama. when you want train normal kyokushin go to the dojo on the blue street, the master is a nice guy.

Posted By JuoZUx on 01-20-2012 12:18 PM
The train ride costs about 235 yen, there's also a kyokushin dojo on the blue street right above  the ringo hut noodle shop. 
Also to Ichiban martial arts -  you state that you teach kyokushin, do you mind telling me what rank do you have in kyokushin and who awarded it?

Initiation fee is 10500yen and 9450yen per month for adults for the dojo by the horinouchi station. I hope this help.

Posted By Ichiban_Martial_Arts on 01-20-2012 6:31 PM
Initiation fee is 10500yen and 9450yen per month for adults for the dojo by the horinouchi station. I hope this help.

Ichiban_Martial_Arts, thanks for the information! I'll try the place out!