Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) (Kyūjitai: 大日本武德會; Shinjitai: 大日本武徳会, Greater Japan Martial Virtue Society^?) was established in Kyoto, Japan in 1895 under the authority of the Ministry of Education and sanction of the Emperor Meiji. Its purpose, at that time^[1] was to standardize martial disciplines and systems throughout Japan. This was the first official martial arts organization sanctioned by the government of Japan. It stressed the martial virtues of Samurai warrior and incomparable historical excellence in martial disciplines.^[2]

In 1946, after the end of World War II the SCAP (the supreme commander of allied powers) issued a directive to dissolve all military related organizations, and the DNBK was broken up. In 1953, the present day Dai Nippon Butoku Kai was reestablished with a new charter and the new philosophical vision.^[3]

The DNBK aims to improve international understanding and world peace through promotion of martial arts training, education and service.

Virginia USA division was founded in 1972 subsequently the USA division was established in 1985. In 1992 the International Division Headquarters of Dai Nippon Butoku Kai was established in Virginia, USA.

Contents 1 Martial disciplines 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Martial disciplines

Disciplines which are officially approved and recognised by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai include the following;

• Aikido
• Aikijujutsu
• Dakentaijutsu
• Judo
• Jujutsu
• Karatedo
• Kendo
• Koppōjutsu
• Kosshijutsu
• Iaido
• Okinawan kobudo

[edit] See also

International Martial Arts Federation

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Dai Nippon Butoku Kai on the web

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