Rocky Mountain Budokan

Rocky Mountain Budokan Welcome to Rocky Mountain Budokan, a traditional Japanese martial arts center! We offer classes in Shotokan Karate, Kendo, and Iaido.

Rocky Mountain Budokan, formerly known as Mountain States Karate Association, was founded in 1965 by Hideki Iwakabe (Shotokan Karate - 8th Dan, Kendo - 5th Dan, Iaido - 6th Dan). It is the first and oldest Karate school in the city of Englewood (currently physically located within the city of Sheridan, just three miles from its original location) and the first Kendo (Japanese fencing) and Iaido (Japanese art of sword drawing) school in Colorado.

This past weekend a few members participated in the 2026 NCKF Iaido Seminar. It was a great success and Thomas achieved ...
09/24/2026

This past weekend a few members participated in the 2026 NCKF Iaido Seminar. It was a great success and Thomas achieved nidan (2-Dan). Thanks to all the NCIA members who hosted the event and to Ito Sensei and Suzuki Sensei for their great instruction!

Mayo win 1st. Place in 3 Dan division at national championship, also passed 4 Dan shinsa, fantastic 🥳🤗
08/06/2026

Mayo win 1st. Place in 3 Dan division at national championship, also passed 4 Dan shinsa, fantastic 🥳🤗

Christina win 2nd place at national championships in shodan division, passed 2 Dan shinsa, great job🤗
08/06/2026

Christina win 2nd place at national championships in shodan division, passed 2 Dan shinsa, great job🤗

Jordan wins at national taikai 1st place in mudansha division, also passed 2kyu test, good job, keep up 🤗
08/06/2026

Jordan wins at national taikai 1st place in mudansha division, also passed 2kyu test, good job, keep up 🤗

Luzahna win at National taikai nudansha division 3rd place 🤗 also passed 3kyu rank, good job 👏
08/06/2026

Luzahna win at National taikai nudansha division 3rd place 🤗 also passed 3kyu rank, good job 👏

RMB team at national with Japanese Sensei’s Team had very good results on Taikai & Shinsa🤗
07/28/2026

RMB team at national with Japanese Sensei’s
Team had very good results on Taikai & Shinsa🤗

51st Anniversary Rocky Mountain Budokan Iaido Summer Camp 2026 attended members
07/26/2026

51st Anniversary Rocky Mountain Budokan Iaido Summer Camp 2026 attended members

26 Iai Camp members
07/26/2026

26 Iai Camp members

26 IAI Camp members
07/26/2026

26 IAI Camp members

26 IAI camp members
07/26/2026

26 IAI camp members

Address

3301 W Hampden Avenue, Unit J
Englewood, CO
80110

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 7pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 8pm
Friday 7pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

(303) 781-5334

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