BUDO Martial Arts Academy provides martial arts training for children, teens, and adults in the Columbus, Ohio area, serving students from Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, and surrounding Central Ohio communities. Training focuses on Ninjutsu and Aikido-based martial arts, practical self-defense, situational awareness, movement, unarmed techniques, and weapons training for eligible students. Sensei Mike has taught martial arts since 2001 and holds multiple martial arts rankings, including 4th Dan in Yeshua-Do and 4th Dan in San Kaze Ryu Aiki Jujutsu. BUDO's goal is to develop practical martial arts ability while building confidence, discipline, focus, respect, and personal responsibility.
What We Do
Budo Martial Arts
What Martial Arts Training Does Budo Martial Arts Offer?
Budo Martial Arts Academy trains students in ninjutsu and aikido-based systems of martial arts. Ninjutsu derives from Ninja training mixed in with conventional Ju Jitsu.
We also train students in Aikido, which is unarmed skills, weapons, ground fighting, and defense against multiple attackers.
Who Can Train at BUDO Martial Arts Academy?
- Kids Martial Arts
- Teen and Adult Martial Arts
- Private Martial Arts Lessons
How Does BUDO Teach Self-Defense?
- Scenario-Based Training
- Unarmed Self-Defense
- Situational Awareness
Does BUDO Offer Martial Arts Weapons Training?
Weapons Training for Students Ages 13+
Who Is Sensei Mike?
Martial Arts Teaching Experience
MI officially became a school owner in 2001, and have been teaching martial arts in some form or fashion ever since. I believe that God gave me a desire for teaching, whether it be children or adults helping people gain confidence and realize their goals through Self Protection gives me great pleasure.
Instructor Rankings and Credentials
Yeshua-Do (Christian martial arts ministry) 4th Dan
San Kaze Ryu Aiki Jujutsu - 4th dan
Jizaikan Aiki Ninjutsu - 3rd dan
To Shin Do Ninjutsu 2nd dan
Iron Claw Kung Fu - 1st dan
Why Students and Families Choose Budo Martial Arts
- 4.9 out of 5 rating from 22 Google reviews
- Martial arts training for children beginning at age 4
- Training available for teens and adults
- Ninjutsu and Aikido-based martial arts systems
- Practical self-defense instruction
- Scenario-based training
- Specialized weapons training for eligible students
- Private instruction available
- Classes serving Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, Columbus, and surrounding Central Ohio communities
- Reviews consistently mention structure, patience, confidence, discipline, respect, and practical life skills
What Parents and Students Say
- BUDO's reviews consistently describe Sensei Mike as patient, knowledgeable, structured, and effective with children. Parents specifically mention improvements in confidence, discipline, respect, focus, and engagement. Adult students also describe the training as practical, knowledgeable, and applicable to real-life situations.
Where Does BUDO Martial Arts Academy Serve?
BUDO serves students in Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, Columbus, Gahanna, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Westerville, Worthington, Pataskala, Etna, and surrounding communities.
Amenities
Making martial arts fun.
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