These events are hosted by our partner organizations, that are relevant to the overall goal and vision for the Budokan of Los Angeles.

United States Martial Arts Festival 2011

The 2nd Annual United States Martial Arts Festival 2011 was held on November 5, 2011 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center in Redondo Beach, CA. It featured an array of types of Martial Arts from all over the world, including Brazil, Africa, Israel, Egypt, Japan, China, Korea, and the United States. Along with the various Martial Arts demonstrations, there were also art exhibits being displayed in the lobby area such as SADO: Japanese Tea Ceremony, KADO: Japanese Flower Arrangement, and SHODO: Japanese Calligraphy.  The event was graciously co-sponsored by the Shin Koyamada Foundation and The Japan Foundation.

This festival's purpose is to introduce worldwide martial arts to people in the very diverse community of Los Angeles area, to promote the arts and celebrate the international cultural community for peace. Their mission is to preserve, promote, and exchange cultures from around the world.

Photographed: Left: Sponsor and Actor, Shin Koyamada (The Last Samurai), and Right: Actor Brian Tee (Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift)

These types of events amongst many others are what we hope to one day host at the Budokan of Los Angeles, displaying the art and values of Martial Arts.