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Cultivating People and Connecting the World Through Budo

About IBMA

The International Budo Human Development Association (IBMA) is an international organization dedicated to promoting Budo Education Research, Budo education, international exchange, and community engagement to foster human development and contribute to a better society.

We believe that budo is more than a sport or a collection of martial techniques. It is a lifelong educational culture that cultivates character, connects people, and contributes to a more harmonious world.

About IBMA

IBMA is an international network centered on Budo Education Research, promoting human development, international exchange, and the preservation and advancement of budo culture.

Rather than governing martial arts organizations or styles, IBMA provides a platform where individuals, dojos, and organizations can learn from one another, share common values, and cooperate while respecting each other’s independence.

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Our Activities

IBMA’s activities are built upon six core pillars.

Budo Education Research

Conducting research on budo theory, educational methods, teaching systems, and human development, and sharing these findings with society.

Budo Education

Promoting character development, lifelong learning, and instructor education through budo.

International Exchange

Strengthening friendship and mutual understanding through exchanges among martial artists, dojos, and educational institutions around the world.

Digital Budo Textbook

Providing a comprehensive online learning platform that combines text, photographs, and videos, enabling continuous learning for practitioners at every level.

Publications & Information

Publishing books, research papers, and digital content to share budo knowledge and educational research with the world.

Community Engagement

Contributing to society through youth development, community sports promotion, health education, and other public-service activities.

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Digital Budo Textbook

The IBMA Digital Budo Textbook is an online learning platform designed for systematic and continuous study of budo.

By integrating written materials, photographs, and instructional videos, it provides an effective learning environment for beginners, experienced practitioners, and instructors alike.

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IBMA KYOKUSHIN

IBMA KYOKUSHIN is the Kyokushin Karate division of IBMA.

Based on the philosophy of Budo Education Research, it provides karate instruction, grading examinations, seminars, and competitions while promoting the educational values of budo.

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Building the Future of Budo Together

The future of budo cannot be built by one person alone.

IBMA works together with martial artists, dojos, organizations, educational institutions, and local communities around the world to cultivate people and connect the world through budo.

Let us learn together, grow together, and build the future of budo together.

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