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Budokan project awarded MAJOR funding!!

The Budokan of Los Angeles was awarded a $5 MILLION grant from the State of California.

 

Thank you to everyone for all of the support through this process, the hard work paid off!!

 

 
Asian American Athletes Dinner 2012

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 3, 2012

This year marks the 1st Annual Asian American Athletes Awards Dinner hosted by the Budokan of Los Angeles. This year's theme will be "Legends" honoring:

 

  • Wat Misaka, is a retired American basketball player who was teh first player of Asian descent and the first non-Caucasian person to play in the NBA.
  • Sammy Lee, the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United State and the first man to win back-to-back gold medals in Olympic platform diving.
  • Bryan Clay, he is the reigning Olympic champion for the decathlon and was also World champion in 2005
**More honorees to be added
When: Saturday, November 3, 2012

 

Location: Kyoto Grand Hotel (Soon to be Double Tree Hilton), 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles CA 90012

There will also be a silent auction featuring prizes such as FRAMED MAGIC JOHNSON TEAM USA OLYMPIC JERSEY and a FRAMED BLAKE GRIFFIN LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS JERSEY...and much more!

 

For more information please contact Kim Kawasaki at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (213) 473-1619.

 
Laker vs. Rockets drawing winners

Thank you to everyone that was able to join us at the LAKER vs. ROCKET game on April 6, 2012. Even though the home team did not win, everyone had a great time and enjoyed the luxury of experiencing the game in style.

 

Until next time, thank you on behalf of the Budokan for all of your continued support!


 

 
BoLA-thon 2012

 

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, August 18, 2012 for

The 4th Annual Sansei Legacy BoLA-thon 2012!!!

Date: SATURDAY, August, 18, 2012

 
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What is a Budokan?

Budokan roughly translates as "martial arts hall" in Japanese. The name is derived from the Nippon Budokan, a large arena in Central Tokyo, Japan. The arena was originally constructed for judo competition during the 1964 Summer Olympics, but today serves as a multi-purpose facility that caters to sports, entertainment and other activities. Currently in the United States, there are numerous budokans which serve as multi-purpose centers for martial arts, team sports such as basketball and volleyball, community activities and other special events.

Budokan of Los Angeles, a Project of Little Tokyo Service Center
231 E Third St, Suite G106
(213) 473-3030