Reviews for Great Falls Budokan
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Monday: 7 - 9:30PM
Tuesday: ClosedWednesday: 7 - 9:30PM
Thursday: ClosedFriday: ClosedSaturday: 8:30 - 11:30AM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7 - 9:30PM
Tuesday: ClosedWednesday: 7 - 9:30PM
Thursday: ClosedFriday: ClosedSaturday: 8:30 - 11:30AM
Sunday: Closed
I'm going to have to take a star off of this modified review.What I liked about this place especially is that the instructors care and want you to excel in what they're teaching you. They will especially drill you in doing the safety rolls correctly for the sake of your own safety.While I cannot comment on the kenjutsu portion of the curriculum, since I never took it, I do believe that the Aikijutsu portion is very effective. You will learn how to especially counter wrist grabs, which is honestly an absolute asset for those who carry, and how to throw and to pin in ways not seen in Judo or Aikido, sportified or watered down arts derived from battlefield jujutsu arts.I...read full review
Great Falls Budokan is a great place for those who are looking to experience a more traditional and extensive approach in a study of Japanese martial arts. The school will not only shape your mind and body through intensive training and systematic traditional approach of Japanese martial arts, but will also help you to develop your leadership skills, personal discipline, and focus that can be applied in today's work environment and society. The instructors are serious and dedicated to their study of the art, and they take pride in preserving the traditional style. This is reflected in how each lesson is demonstrated and performed.
I have studied various martial arts since 1983. During my journey, I studied with great, decent, and even instructors who were only involved because of money. Each of these experiences furnished me with great insight into what I needed to learn and how I wanted to be treated. For years, I fell into the trap of looking for and chasing the elusive popular martial art which was featured in some well choreographed movie. I learned seemingly cool techniques which were ascetically pleasing to the eye. Yet, felt empty or void of true meaning. I was just going through the motions. After leaving a martial art studio which went out of business I was frustrated and determined...read full review