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Traditional Martial Arts Center
ASBK is a volunteer-based, non-profit, educational organization dedicated to the instruction of Shin-Budo Kai style Aikido and related arts. The mission of ASBK is to promote and foster the philosophy and arts of Aikido, which is a modern form of Japanese Budo that embraces non-violent approaches to conflict resolution through personal development and self-mastery. This educational mission is guided by the ideals of Budo and the spirit and teachings of Aikido’s founder, Master Morihei Ueshiba, as passed on to us by Shizuo Imaizumi, Shihan, founder of Shin-Budo Kai.
Our history as a martial arts dojo dates back to 1985 when Wade Ishimoto Sensei formed the Albuquerque Ki Society along with Steve Casalnuovo and Jennifer Yazawa. Ishimoto Sensei began studying Aikido in 1965 in Hawaii and became a student of Imaizumi Sensei in 1982 after retiring from the United States Army Special Forces. With a martial arts background that includes judo, boxing, and Goju Ryu Karate-do, he is also noted for his contributions to combating terrorism. Ishimoto Sensei joined with Shizuo Imaizumi Shihan in October 1988 when Imaizumi Sensei established his national Shin-Budo Kai organization. Ishimoto Sensei remained as the ASBK Chief Instructor until his move to Washington, DC in 1996. Jim Redel Sensei, a student of Ishimoto Sensei, was ASBK Chief Instructor until his resignation from Shin-Budo Kai in early 2006. In March of 2006, Imaizumi Sensei appointed Ralph Bryan Sensei as Chief Instructor of ASBK.
Now in continuous operation for over 25 years, we are a diverse group of aikidoka (aikido practitioners) that appreciates the camaraderie instilled by energetic, cooperative practice. During practice, safety and respect for others on the mat are among our highest priorities. Master Ueshiba taught that training in Aikido should always be conducted in a pleasant and joyful atmosphere. At Albuquerque Shin-Budo Kai, we try to embody this approach: we are a traditional dojo, but you will always hear laughter during our classes. We sincerely hope that you can feel this joy in practice as well.
Our history as a martial arts dojo dates back to 1985 when Wade Ishimoto Sensei formed the Albuquerque Ki Society along with Steve Casalnuovo and Jennifer Yazawa. Ishimoto Sensei began studying Aikido in 1965 in Hawaii and became a student of Imaizumi Sensei in 1982 after retiring from the United States Army Special Forces. With a martial arts background that includes judo, boxing, and Goju Ryu Karate-do, he is also noted for his contributions to combating terrorism. Ishimoto Sensei joined with Shizuo Imaizumi Shihan in October 1988 when Imaizumi Sensei established his national Shin-Budo Kai organization. Ishimoto Sensei remained as the ASBK Chief Instructor until his move to Washington, DC in 1996. Jim Redel Sensei, a student of Ishimoto Sensei, was ASBK Chief Instructor until his resignation from Shin-Budo Kai in early 2006. In March of 2006, Imaizumi Sensei appointed Ralph Bryan Sensei as Chief Instructor of ASBK.
Now in continuous operation for over 25 years, we are a diverse group of aikidoka (aikido practitioners) that appreciates the camaraderie instilled by energetic, cooperative practice. During practice, safety and respect for others on the mat are among our highest priorities. Master Ueshiba taught that training in Aikido should always be conducted in a pleasant and joyful atmosphere. At Albuquerque Shin-Budo Kai, we try to embody this approach: we are a traditional dojo, but you will always hear laughter during our classes. We sincerely hope that you can feel this joy in practice as well.
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