The 2023 Japan Festival Houston Martial Arts Stage — made possible by The Friedkin Group and Gulf States Toyota — highlighted the diversity of Japan’s martial arts.
13 participating martial arts schools provided dynamic demonstrations of wazas or techniques from multiple disciplines ranging from aikido to taijutsu.
There was no shortage of physical skill or self-discipline to inspire!
Special thanks go to:
Funakoshi Karate (Karate)
Hakkoryu Nintai Dojo (Jujutsu/Iaido)
Houston Aikido Foundation (Aikido)
Houston Clear Lake Iaido (Iaido)
Houston Kendo Kyokai (Kendo)
Houston Jujutsu Academy (Jujutsu)
Houston San Shin Kai (Iaido)
Pasadena Martial Arts (Jujutsu)
Rising Sun Karate (Karate)
Shingan Dojo (Ninpo)
Shinyokan Dojo (Jujutsu)
Shin Shin Ryu Iaijutsu (Iaijutsu)
School of Smiling Tiger (Taijutsu)
-Images courtesy of night.sky.creative