.Arching Oaks:
The Florida Budokan is located at Arching Oaks Arts and Culture center. Arching Oaks Japanese Art and Cultural Center (Kashimon Nihon Bijutsu Kaikan) is the largest zoned Japanese cultural center in the United States. Founded in 2013 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2019, we are located on a 20-acre property in the geographic center of Florida, at 37114 North Thrill Hill Road in Eustis.
Our mission is to facilitate and preserve traditional Japanese arts and culture. The grounds feature two traditional Japanese dojos—including the only Kyudo dojo in Florida—a formal tatami room for tea and incense ceremonies, a full-sized art studio, classroom spaces, and a Japanese meditation and water garden.
Throughout the year, we offer classes, workshops, and events designed to immerse guests in authentic Japanese culture. Whether training in the martial arts, exploring the way of tea, or simply strolling through the gardens, visitors find Arching Oaks a place to decompress, reconnect, and share in a truly transformative cultural experience.
The Florida Budokan is located at Arching Oaks Arts and Culture center. Arching Oaks Japanese Art and Cultural Center (Kashimon Nihon Bijutsu Kaikan) is the largest zoned Japanese cultural center in the United States. Founded in 2013 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2019, we are located on a 20-acre property in the geographic center of Florida, at 37114 North Thrill Hill Road in Eustis.
Our mission is to facilitate and preserve traditional Japanese arts and culture. The grounds feature two traditional Japanese dojos—including the only Kyudo dojo in Florida—a formal tatami room for tea and incense ceremonies, a full-sized art studio, classroom spaces, and a Japanese meditation and water garden.
Throughout the year, we offer classes, workshops, and events designed to immerse guests in authentic Japanese culture. Whether training in the martial arts, exploring the way of tea, or simply strolling through the gardens, visitors find Arching Oaks a place to decompress, reconnect, and share in a truly transformative cultural experience.
Karatedo:
The Makoto Dojo facilitates traditional Karate practice under the auspices of the Kokusai Budoin-International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF) and the GIMA- HA Shotokan-Ryu Kyokai of Japan and GIMA-HA Americas. The current president of the Kokusai Budoin is Yasuhisa Tokugawa the great-grandson of the 15th and final Shogun of Japan, Tokugawa Yoshinobu (1837-1913).
The Makoto Dojo facilitates traditional Karate practice under the auspices of the Kokusai Budoin-International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF) and the GIMA- HA Shotokan-Ryu Kyokai of Japan and GIMA-HA Americas. The current president of the Kokusai Budoin is Yasuhisa Tokugawa the great-grandson of the 15th and final Shogun of Japan, Tokugawa Yoshinobu (1837-1913).
Iaido:
The Kashimon Dojo is a proponent of the practice of Toyama Ryu Iaido with the Toyama Ryu Iaido Battodo Renmei (TIBDR) from Japan. The Kashimon Dojo is the first Dojo in the Americas to be distinguished as an Official branch of the Toyama Ryu Iai-Battodo Renmei. We also practice a secondary sword art called Batto-do as part of the Zen Nihon Batto-Do Renmei (ZNBDR).
The Kashimon Dojo is a proponent of the practice of Toyama Ryu Iaido with the Toyama Ryu Iaido Battodo Renmei (TIBDR) from Japan. The Kashimon Dojo is the first Dojo in the Americas to be distinguished as an Official branch of the Toyama Ryu Iai-Battodo Renmei. We also practice a secondary sword art called Batto-do as part of the Zen Nihon Batto-Do Renmei (ZNBDR).
Kyudo:
The Seibukan Kyudojo was built to promote the practice of the traditional Japanese Art of Archery – Kyudo. We practice the general style (yosoku) of kyudo and are members of the Dai Nippon Kyudo kai. Our Kyudojo has the distinction of being the only Kyudojo in the State of Florida.
The Seibukan Kyudojo was built to promote the practice of the traditional Japanese Art of Archery – Kyudo. We practice the general style (yosoku) of kyudo and are members of the Dai Nippon Kyudo kai. Our Kyudojo has the distinction of being the only Kyudojo in the State of Florida.
Private lessons available.
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