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  1. What is the difference between your style (Budokai) and Tae Kwon Do??
  2. Where did Budokai come from?
  3. Where are your schools located in the area?
  4. How many times a week should/could I attend class?
  5. How long has your style been in existence?
  6. How long has the Clifton Park school been in its current location?

What is the difference between your style (Budokai) and Tae Kwon Do?

  • Tae Kwon Do is Korean in origin, Budokai is a Japanese Martial art. Tae Kwon Do is known for using mainly kicks and kicking ability for self-defense, we incorporate the whole body.
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Where did Budokai come from?

  • We are a traditional based Japanese style, we were originally part of Seido karate, which descended from Kyokushinkai karate
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Where are your schools located in the area?

  • We currently have another school in the following location:
    Albany - 100 Everett Road, Albany, NY 518-458-2018
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How many times a week should/could I attend class?

  • We recommend attending class at least twice per week for the juniors-adults. Most students attend three times per week.
    Tiny Tigers (4-6 year olds) attend class once a week, with a choice of either Tuesday or Thursday at 4:30.
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How long has your style been in existence?

  • US Budokai Karate was founded in March of 1987 by Hanshi William Reid and Kyoshi Russell Jarem, both of whom have over 30 years a piece of martial arts experience.
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How long has the Clifton Park school been in its current location?

  • We have been located at 215 Guideboard Rd, Clifton Park, for over 15 years.
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Budokai Karate

Our goal...

is to develop character, spirit, and a strong, positive attitude, using as much traditional Japanese theory as possible. Our goals are to bring people together from all different walks of life, teach them to respect each other and themselves, and to have a caring and loving feeling for their fellow man. We strive to build strong minds and bodies, which leads to self-esteem. With all of these concepts in mind, this can only have one outcome and that outcome is to bring us closer to peace, first on an individual level and eventually on a global level.