Bushin Kan Honbu Dojo was established by Tesshin Hamada, Hanshi to spread the quintessence of traditional Budo skills and spirit in American soil. The first official branch of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai USA under Bushin Kan Honbu Dojo was established in 1972 in the College of William and Mary. In 1975, the most comprehensive Budo curriculum of Bushin Kan Dojo was established in Exercise Science and Physical Education department of Old Dominion University.  The Dai Nippon Butoku Kai is the Japan’s most prestigious martial arts society chaired by His Royal Highness located in Kyoto Japan. Bushin Kan means the hall of martial spirit, which embodies the cognate classical Budo skills and disciplines, knowledge and philosophy of Butoku and Bushido. Bu means the essence of martial tradition, to stop spear and quell violence. Shin is the heart and soul of Budo tradition.

Bushin Kan has been the home of thousands of martial artists trained under Hanshi Hamada. Bushin Kan was named by late Seishin Hamada, Kendo, Iaido and Kobudo Hanshi. When Hanshi Hamada passed away, the original name became Shoryuin Bushin Kan Honbu Dojo. Tesshin Hamada became Soke hereafter to carry out his noble mission.

Bushin Kan Honbu Dojo is located in Virginia Beach Virginia USA. Instructors of Bushin Kan Dojo spread across the nation provide various martial art programs around the country for service, teaching, and educational endeavors. The aim of Bushin Kan Dojo is to help the trainees develop optimal mind, body, spirit and skills through classical Budo training and intends to contribute toward achieving peace, strength and harmony of the world through Budo. Bushin Kan Dojo is committed to promote teaching and training seminars for the fellow members and the community. Bushin Kan Dojo is very proud of many outstanding accomplishments attained by fellow members in the national and international Budo field. Bushin Kan Dojo is devoting full energies not only in the excellence of Budo but also in various community, educational and charitable initiatives and programs.

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