posted on September 15, 2013
KNBK European Shidosha Koshukai (Instructor Seminar), Belgium
KNBK Shidosha Koshukai 2012
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Time What time?
Description
October 3 at 10:00am until October 6 at 4:00pm in UTC+02
Where
Antwerpen
Description
Shidosha Koshukai (instructor seminar)
Carl Long, Soshihan will be instructing KNBK licensed instructors and dojo-cho as part of their annual certification to ensure all instructors are current and up to date with the KNBK training curriculum.
If you are a European KNBK certified instructor you are encouraged to come.
Open to all KNBK dojo-cho & KNBK yudansha
• Thursday October 03, 2013 from 10.00 – 12.30 hr and 14.00 – 17.00 hr
• Friday October 04, 2013 from 10.00 – 12.30 hr and 13.30 – 15.00 hr
Gasshuku
Open to all KNBKI-members!
• Saturday October 05, 2013 from 10.00 – 12.30 hr and 14.00 – 18.00 hr
• Sunday October 06, 2013 from 10.00 – 12.30 hr and 13.30 – 16.00 hr
Dinner Friday night at ± 25€/person
Dinner Saturday night at 30€/person (water & wine included)
Lodging:
Holliday Inn Express, Italiëlei 2A , 2000 Antwerpen.
+32 3 221 49 49
reservations@hiexantwerp.com
www.hiexantwerp.com
single or doubleroom: 104,00€/night,
continental breakfast included.
+2.50€/night/person city taxes
For reservations use code: KNBK
Seminarfee:
Paid before September 01, 2013:
Koshukai: 90 €/ 120$ (Thursday & Friday)
Gasshuku: 90 €/120$ (Saturday & Sunday)
Koshukai & gasshuku: 150 € /200$(4-days)
1 day: 50 € /65$
After September 01, 2013
Koshukai: 115 €/ 150$ (Thursday & Friday)
Gasshuku: 115 €/150$ (Saturday & Sunday)
Koshukai & gasshuku: 180 € /235$(4-days)
1 day: 65 € /85$
Trainingequipement:
White Gi
Black Hakama
Bokuto (long & short)
Iaito
Indigo Blue Gi and Hakama is allowed too.
No Shinken are allowed during the seminar!!!
Pre-inscription and payment before September 01, 2013-06-16
Payment:
Paypal: marc.mebis@dnbkbelgium.org
Bankaccount: IBAN: BE69 7330 3964 8778
BIC: KREDBEBB
Marc Mebis
Beversebaan 77
B-2070 Zwijndrecht – Antwerpen
België
marc.mebis@dnbkbelgium.org
Cellphone: +32 477 475 376
posted on August 21, 2013
Ohio 8th Annual Seminar with Carl Long So-Shihan of the KNBK
Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu
September 28 – 30, 2013
Hosted by
Aikido of Cincinnati
4727 Redbank Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45227
513-561-7202
www.aikidocincy.com
Aikido of Cincinnati
A Muso Jikiden Eshin Ryu Seminar
With
Carl Long, 7th Dan,
Carl Long, Hanshi-Ho, is Chairman and 22nd So-Shihan of the Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai. Long Shihan is responsible for the instruction and certification of KNBK Instructors and Dojos throughout North America, Central America and South America, Africa, Asia Australia and Europe. Long Shihan is the most senior student of Masayuki Shimabukuro and his highest ranked member of the KNBK. Carl Long is ranked 7th Dan Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu and holds the coveted title of Hanshi-Ho. Long Shihan is also ranked 6th Dan Shito Ryu Karate, 5th Dan Okinawan Kobudo and 5th Dan Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu.
Long Shihan will share the arts of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ru Iaijutsu, Kenjutsu, Batto Ho, Ona Ha Itto Ryu and Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo. This is an open seminar; beginners to advanced students are all welcome to attend. You may use your bokken or a dojo bokken if you do not have an Iaito.
On Sunday afternoon there will be an orientation, demonstration and practice of Suemonogiri (Tameshigiri). Cutting mats will be provided. Please bring your shinken if you have one.
Testing: Please let us know if you plan to test. Complete the test form and have it approved by your instructor.
Dates: Friday – Sunday; September 28, 29, 30, 2013
Schedule: Friday 7 pm to 9 pm Training
Saturday 10 am to 12 pm Training
2 pm to 5 pm Training
6 pm to 10 pm Dinner and discussion
Sunday 8:30 am – 9:30 am Testing
10 am to 12 pm Training
1 pm to 3 pm Suemonogiri
3 pm to 4 pm Closing
Location: Aikido of Cincinnati Contact: Dick McKeever
Red Bank Rd. 513-984-0047
Cincinnati, OH 45227 d2quality@earthlink.net
513-561-7202
www.aikidocincy.com
Log on to the Aikido of Cincinnati website shown above for directions.
Cost: Payment may be made by credit card, check or cash on site.
EARLY REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION SAVINGS – $125 weekend fee with prior notification of attendance. Notice must be received by 9/14/2013.
$150 Weekend, lunches and dinner, and suemongiri
$ 50 Friday $100 per Saturday $ 50 Sunday Suemon giri $15
Dinner if not included or guest $20.00
Housing: A list of nearby hotels is attached.
Aikido of Cincinnati
Seminar Registration Form
September 27 – 29, 2013
Please register me for the Carl Long Iaijutsu Seminar.
Mail/ Email this form to Dick McKeever by 9/13/2013to be eligible for the early registration price.
Name: __________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________
City:_____________________
E mail: __________________________
Dojo __________________________
Martial Art(s) and Rank __________________________
I
Full Registration
[ ] Weekend $150 ($125 with notification prior to 9/13/2013. Student rate $100.)
Full registration includes refreshments, lunches, dinner and Suemongiri Mats.
Individual Costs
[ ] Friday $50 [ ] Saturday $100 [ ] Sunday $ 50
[ ] Dinner $20 [ ] Guest Dinner $20 [ ] Lunch $ 8 [ ] Suemongiri $ 15
Payment method:
[ ] Check [ ] Cash [ ] Credit Card Visa Master Card Amex
Questions?: Contact: Dick McKeever
(513) 984-0047
(513) 505- 1976 cell
d2quality@earthlink.net or
Iaido Coordinator at Aikido of Cincinnati Web Site
Testing
Testing will be conducted by Hanshi-Ho Long on Sunday (9.29.2013) at 8:30 am. Please let us know your intent even if you are not sure so we can arrange our schedule.
• Please complete the intent to test form, have it approved by your instructor, bring it with you.
• See below for the testing fee schedule.
• Please bring your katana if you have one. A katana will be available if you do not.
• Contact Dick McKeever if you have any questions about the testing.
Test Fee Schedule
Rank Fee Suemongiri
7th – 4th Kyu $20.00 Not required
3rd – 1st Kyu $25.00 Godan Giri
Shodan Ho $50.00 Rokudan Giri
Shodan $100.00 Rokudan Giri
Nidan $250.00 Rokudan Giri
Sandan $375.00 Rokudan Giri
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Intent to Test
Name: __________________________
Current Rank: __________________________
Intended Promotional Rank: __________________________
Applicant Signature: __________________________
Current Instructor Approval: __________________________
Aikido of Cincinnati
4727 Red Bank Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45227
513-561-7202
www.aikidocincy.com
Some Hotel Options Close to Dojo.
Check prices as they may have changed or have specials.
Red Roof Inn $62.00/nite
5900 Pfeiffer RD 12 min 8.3 mi
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513.793.8811
Basic room, no frills;
Bob Evans Restaurant across the street
Residence Inn $149.00/nite
11401 Reed Hartman 17 min 11.8 mi
Cincinnati, OH 45241
513.530.5060
Free breakfast
Crowne Plaza $117.00/nite
5910 Pfeiffer Rd 12 min 8.3 mi
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513.793.4500
Nice hotel
Restaurant on Site
Embassy Suites $110.00
4554 Lake Forrest Dr 15 min 9.2 mi
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513.733.8900
Free cooked breakfast
Homestead $60.00/nite
4630 Creek Rd 15 min 9.4mi
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513.985.9992
No breakfast Restaurant nearby
Wingate $133.00/nite
4320 Glendale Milford Rd 19 min 10.2 mi
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513.733.1142
Comp breakfast
Candlewood Suites $65.00/nite
10665 Techwoods Circle 15 min 9.4mi
Cincinnati, OH 45242
888.299.2208
Long term business hotel
Town Place Suites Marriott $117.00/NITE
4650 Cornell Rd 17 min 10.4 mi
Cincinnati, OH 45241
513.469.8222
Continental Breakfast
Hilton Garden Hotel $84.00
5300 Cornell Rd 18min 10.1 mi
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513.469.6900
Restaurant on site
Extended Stay $55.00
11145 Kenwood Rd 17 min 9.9 mi
Cincinnati, OH 45542
513.469.8900
Basic room
posted on July 25, 2013
Tessen Jutsu Seminar – Martial Art of the Japanese War Fan (Tessen)
Mazuru-Kai is proud to present
The Tessen Jutsu Seminar
Martial Art of the Japanese War Fan (Tessen)
September 6th, 2013 Friday
6:30 – 8:00 pm
9865 Businesspark Avenue, Suite D San Diego, CA 92131
Carl Long, Kyoshi, the Chairman of the Kokusai Nippon Budo-Kai (KNBK) will be instructing the collection of combative techniques using the tessen, which is often said to be defensive in nature and especially useful for disarming and restraining opponents. The tessen is not only a powerful weapon for uchiwaza (hitting techniques) and tsuki- waza (thrusting techniques) but is also very effective for applying pressure to nerve points or for kansetsuwaza (joint-locking techniques) and shimewaza (strangulation techniques).
If you have any questions, please contact us at: Mazuru_kai@yahoo.com
Tessen Jutsu Seminar Martial art of the Japanese war fan (tessen)
September 6th, Friday 6:30 – 8:00pm 9865 Businesspark Avenue, Suite D San Diego, CA 92131
Seminar Fee: $30.00 (including a wood tessen)
Name: Birth Date: __ /__ /_____
Address:________________________
Phone:__________________________
Email:___________________________
Fee:_____________________________
(Please make the check payable to: Mazuru-Kai)
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
Seminar Waiver
I, the undersigned, do hereby voluntarily submit my application for attendance and participation for all activities at the Mazuru-Kai Dojo.The undersigned does hereby assume full responsibility for any and all damages, injuries, and/or losses that I sustain or incur while attending, participating, or while traveling to and from the Mazuru-Kai Dojo or Mazuru-Kai sponsored events. I hereby waive all claims against the Mazuru-kai owners, directors, instructors, students and volunteers, individually or otherwise, for all claims and injuries, damages, losses or death that I may sustain. If I am injured while participating in any event at the Mazuru-Kai Dojo or at any Mazuru-Kai sponsored events, I give permission to the above mentioned party to provide medical/athletic training attentions, emergency medical services and transportation to said facility as warranted. Immediate medical attention will be of “first aid” treatment only and I fully waive all claims for injuries or damages which may result from such treatment whether given to me with or without my expressed consent. I and my relatives will assume all costs of any medical treatment and rehabilitation that may result from injuries sustained from my participation. I also certify that I am in good health and have no physical defects or limitations which would endanger my health or participation in this event. I further consent that any pictures furnished by me or any pictures or video taken of me in connection with the above event can be used for publicity, promotion, television, and commercial use, and I waive compensation in regard thereto. Signature (If student is under 18 years old, guardian’s signature is required) Date I have read and fully understand the above release of liability and acknowledge that all information provided above is truthful.
Name: ________________________________________ Date: ____ / ____/ ______
Falsification of information will render any claims null and void.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: Mazuru_kai@yahoo.com
posted on June 26, 2013
KNBK 2013 Instructor Certification Seminar, Nov. 22 to 24
November 22, 23 and 24, 2013.
Greetings to all KNBK Instructors,
The KNBK Honbu Dojo(Sakura Budokan) is planning for the upcoming 2013 KNBK Koshukai/Instructor Training Seminar.
KNBK Shidosha Koshukai 2012
The KNBK 2013 Koshukai is open to currently certified instructors, or to those yudansha interested in becoming instructors. Non-certified yudansha will only be permitted to come if their registration form is accompanied by a recommendation from their respective Dojo-cho. You or your Dojo representative are being invited to attend this year’s KNBK Instructor Training Seminar to be held in Kingston, PA. at the KNBK East Honbu Dojo the weekend of November 22, 23 and 24, 2013.
The tentative schedule will be the same as last year – all day training and discussion on Saturday and Sunday with the Koshukai ending Sunday afternoon. Yudansha testing will take place on Sunday morning prior to the beginning of Koshukai. The Hombu dojo will be open for training on Friday evening (Nov.22nd) for those wishing to train with their fellow KNBK instructors.
For a manual registration Click Here to download form, fill it out and mail it to the address on the form.
If you prefer to register online and pay with a credit card Click Here.
We look forward to seeing you!
As you know, we need to be informed ASAP if you plan to attend! The deadline for confirmation of your attendance is October 15, 2013.
Regards,
Carl Long
Chairman KNBK
390 Tioga Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
posted on June 18, 2013
CANCELED: AIKIDO of LAKE KEOWEE MUSO JIKIDEN EISHIN-RYU IAIJUTSU SEMINAR
Cancelled!!! AIKIDO of LAKE KEOWEE
MUSO JIKIDEN EISHIN-RYU IAIJUTSU SEMINAR
Guest Instructor: Carl E. Long, So-Shihan (8th Dan)
22nd So-Shihan of MJER, Kaicho – Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai, Iaido Kenshoin – Dai Nippon Butoku Kai. Responsible for the instruction & certification of Jikishin-Kai Instructors & Dojo in the world. He is also currentlys ranked 8th dan Shorin Ryu Karate, 6th dan Shito Ryu Karate, 8th dan iaido, 8th dan Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaijutsu, 5th dan Okinawa Kobudo, 5th dan Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo and holds the coveted title of So-Shihan. www.sakurabudokan.com
SEMINAR SCHEDULE – 08/23/13 thru 08/25/13:
Fri, 07p-09p; Sat, 10a-12n; Sat, 2p-4p; Sun, 10a-12n
SEMINAR SPONSOR & LOCATION:
AIKIDO of LAKE KEOWEE
10135-B Clemson Blvd. (Hwy 123), Seneca, SC 29678 (seminar location)
PO Box 1410, Seneca, SC 29679 (mailing address)
aikidoinfo@bellsouth.net
CALL FOR INFO: 864/414-7425 or dojo at 864/888-3226
www.aikidooflakekeowee.com
FEES:
One Class: $50 or All four Classes: $150 – Advanced Paid
One Class: $60 or All four Classes: $175 – Door Price
Pre-Registration Recommended – Participants will be LIMITED!
Discounts offered to full-time college, family, military, seniors & 1st responders
posted on June 17, 2013
First Annual Shimabukuro Memorial Budo Festival, San Diego CA Sept 7-8, 2013
The UCSD Iaido Club and the Southern California Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai are proud to present the
First Annual Shimabukuro Memorial Budo Festival
San Diego CA
Sept 7-8, 2013
Special Guest Instructor, Carl Long –Kyoshi,
So-shihan of the KNBK
7th Dan Dai Nippon Butoku Kai Iaido,
7th Dan Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu,
5th Dan Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu
Saturday seminars (all day – see schedule)
Sunday Celebratory Martial Arts demonstrations in honor of Shimabukuro Hanshi
The UCSD Iaido Club and Southern California KNBK are proud to announce the First Annual Shimabukuro Memorial Budo Festival.
This event is to commemorate and honor Shimabukuro Hanshi’s legacy by coming together for a weekend of training and demonstrations. All who were touched by Shimabukuro Sensei’s spirit are encouraged to come and join us to celebrate his life, honor his memory, and remember how his presence enriched our lives.
We hope that with strong enbu, all will feel Shimabukuro’s spirit as a unifying presence to uplift and encourage all of us to continue his legacy of sincere and strong Budo.
Date: Saturday September 7, 2013
Location: University of California at San Diego
TRITON MAIN GYM – Building 263 MUIR Campus La Jolla, CA 92093
Schedule:
Registration 8:00am-8:30am
Morning Budo Seminars 8:30am-12:00pm
Lunch 12:00-1:00pm (included in the registration price)
Afternoon Budo Seminars: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Carl Long, Kyoshi, along with KNBK Kodansha Instructors will be offering a rotation schedule of budo seminars in the following arts:
Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu iai-jutsu
Shindo Muso-ryu jo-jutsu
Shinto-ryu ken-jutsu
Ono-ha Itto-ryu ken-jutsu
Participants will be able to choose which arts they wish to take during the day.
Date: Sunday September 8, 2013
Location: University of California at San Diego TRITON MAIN GYM – Building 263 MUIR Campus La Jolla, CA 92093
Schedule:
Registration 9:00am-9:30am
Warm-ups: 9:30-10:00am
Celebratory Enbu/Demonstrations: 10:00-12:00
The schedule for Sunday is the Celebratory EnbuTon De Demonstrations in honor to Shimabukuro Hanshi. Participating dojo are encouraged to perform a group demonstration of any martial art to celebrate and honor Shimabukuro Hanshi with strong budo. Each participating dojo will have 5 minutes to perform their demonstration. Individual members are encouraged to contact their sponsor dojo so that they can make arrangements to be part of the enbu/demonstrations.
Please visit the UCSD iaido club webpage to register for the Saturday and Sunday Events: http://www.ucsdiaido.com/
posted on May 9, 2013
MSMAS Iaido Festival, United Kingdom
MSMAS Iaido Festival 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
10:00am in UTC+01
Carl Long, Kyoshi Shichidan, Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido, DNBK ID Official Budo Kenshoin will lead a full day of training.
Entry again will be by previous Application Only
This 2013 ‘MSMAS Iaido Festival’ will once again be open to all, irrespective of rank, Dojo and/or Association.
…
Cost: £25.00 for full day (Or £15.00 for either AM or PM Session)
The Programme (Subject to change) is planned to cover Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu forms (Shoden, Chuden & Okuden).
Subject to numbers, a suitable venue will be located in the area close to MSMAS.
A ‘Special Session’ is also planned covering Tameshigiri, for those with Shinken.
Tameshigiri is practiced at The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, but only for those who have attained YuDansha ranking in Seitei Iaido, the basis of Iaido at our Dojo, prior to the study of MJER.
During his week-long visit, Kyoshi Long will also personally instruct Renshi Bibby, who leads MJER at MSMAS, on a one-to-one basis.
Also planned, a closed ‘Master Class’ for our entire Iaido Group at MSMAS to close the week……
Carl Long, Kyoshi ~ Lineage…
The late Miura Hanshi
20th generation Grand Master of Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu.
The late Masayuki Shimabukuro, Hanshi.
Senior most Student of Miura Takeyuki Hidefusa, Hanshi
DNBK ID Iaido Official Representative
Carl Long, Kyoshi.
Senior most Student of the late Masayuki Shimabukuro, Hanshi.
DNBK ID Iaido Official Coordinator
Eastern USA Hombu-Cho and Director for the Jikishin-Kai International.
Sakura Budokan is the home Dojo of Carl Long, Kyoshi.
Long Kyoshi is an Honorary Member of The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School (Tenshin Kan Dojo UK)
and leads the Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu for our Iaido Yudansha at The Mid Sussex Martial Arts School.
This Group was formed after Shimabukuro Hanshi and Long Shihan were officially appointed as Representative and Coordinator for the International Iaido and Batto-Do divisions of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai by Dr. Hiroyuki Hamada, Vice President of DNBK Hombu and Chairman of the DNBK ID.
They now serve the DNBK ID as the Official Representatives for all sword styles under the direction of the Japan Hombu and the DNBK International Division outside of Japan, as an extension of the authority of the DNBK Hombu and its governing body.
Also Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai
The KNBK is an international organization dedicated to the preservation and continuation of the teachings of traditional Japanese koryu and gendai martial arts. Our focus is the preservation of the Masaoka-Ha tradition of Seito Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iai Heiho through it’s direct transmission over 21 generations. The KNBK also preserves the teachings of Shindo Muso Ryu J…ojutsu and the associated sogo bujutsu, Onno Ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu and other m
odern forms of Japanese and Okinawan martial arts.
The organization was established in 2007 by Hanshi Masayuki Shimabukuro at the request of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai and Hanshi Miura Takeyuki Hidefusa.
Founding Chairman Emeritus & Soshihan – Miura Takeyuki Hidefusa
First Chairman & Soshihan – Shimabukuro Masayuki Hidenobu
Current Chairman & Soshihan – Carl E. Long
Interested ??
For more details contatc:
roger@msmas.org
Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
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Kokusai Nippon Budo Kyokai
390 Tioga Ave, Kingston, Pennsylvania 18704
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posted on March 29, 2013
Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Bakersfield, CA10
Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield Budo – Isshinkan Dojo is honored to host Carl Long Kyoshi, Soshihan of the Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai for a THREE DAY Gasshuku beginning Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th.
This Gasshuku promises an ambitious schedule of the Japanese Sword Arts maintained by the KNBK! We are planning to cover Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu and the accompanying Kasumi Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu, Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu and the Ono-ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu! Shinza (grading) will be held for eligible KNBK members as well as non-graded evaluations for members wishing to grade at a later date.
This will be Long Kyoshi’s first visit to Bakersfield Budo and a great opportunity for all KNBK members to share in a great three days of training, enjoy each others company and learn from the head of our organization!
Long Kyoshi serves as the Chairman of the Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai and is the designated successor of Shimabukuro Masayuki Hidenobu, the 21st Generation Inheritor of our line of Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaijutsu.
Long Kyoshi is Hombu-cho of the KNBK Intl. Hombu Dojo and is also the Kenshoin (Inspector/Advisor) of Iaido and Batto-do for the International Division of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, the oldest martial arts governing organization in Japan.
Long Kyoshi holds the grades of 8th Dan, Shorin-ryu Karate-do; 7th Dan, Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaijutsu; 6th Dan, Shito-ryu Karate-do; 5th Dan, Shindo Muso-ryu Jojutsu; and dan grades in Aikido and Kobudo.
Gasshuku Registration $200. (
(It is understood that not all KNBK members practice Jojutsu; registration reflects a 2-day seminar fee including lunches and Saturday banquet, the Jojutsu training day is added at no additional cost)
Tentative schedule as follows:
Friday, May 3rd — 10 am to 5 pm
Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu & Kasumi Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu
Saturday, May 4th — 9 am to 4 pm
Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu
Evening Banquet at Lengthwise Brewing Co.
Sunday, May 5th
9 am! Grading or Grading Evaluations
10 am to 4 pm— Ono Ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu
Recommended Hotels:
Super 8
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Four Points by Sheraton
General Information
The headquarters office of the KNBK is located at:
Sakura Budokan
390 Tioga Ave.
Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: 570-288-7865
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