An Online Publication for Learning, Reflecting on, and Practicing Karate and Budo
The Digital Karate Budo Newsletter is an online publication issued by IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI.
Its purpose is to deepen the understanding of karate and Budo and help readers apply that knowledge to daily training and instruction. It presents activity reports, tournament and event information, technical research, Budo education, and essays and columns by Akira Masuda.
Study with the Digital Karate Budo Textbook
Most archived issues and some textbook materials are currently available only in Japanese.
Main Contents
- Activities and announcements from IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI
- Activities of Masuda Dojo
- Tournaments, grading examinations, seminars, and exchange events
- Technical research in karate and Budo
- Training and teaching methods
- Essays and reflections by Akira Masuda
- Updates to the Digital Karate Budo Textbook
- Exchange with martial artists and related organizations worldwide
- Information concerning KWU SENSHI activities
Newsletter Archive
Past issues of the Digital Karate Budo Newsletter have been preserved in the newsletter archive.
The archive contains reports on past tournaments and activities, as well as technical explanations, training methods, essays, and educational materials that remain useful for present-day training and instruction.
Information about the archive
Most archived issues are currently available only in Japanese. Some links and content in older issues may no longer be available because of changes to the website or its systems. Links to other confirmed public issues will be added progressively.
Newsletter and Textbook
Digital Karate Budo Newsletter
An online publication presenting activity reports, research, essays, columns, event information, announcements, and historical records. It provides a broad range of materials for learning about and reflecting on karate and Budo.
Digital Karate Budo Textbook
A structured online resource for studying fundamental techniques, moving basics, kata, kumite techniques, kumite kata, training principles, and Budo philosophy. It can be used to prepare for and review dojo training and as a reference for instructors and researchers.
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Members-Only Materials
Members of Masuda Dojo can also access materials concerning Kyu and Dan examinations, examination requirements, evaluation standards, training materials, and activity records.
A password provided by Masuda Dojo is required to view some members-only materials.
