Bushido Budo Kai

24/04/2026

An amazing course with a remarkable Sensei. Make sure you book early.

27/03/2026

If you have opportunity to attend, these sessions are amazing.

01/02/2026

This event will be held at :-
Sweat Box Gym
Units 2-3, Princess St,
Bristol BS3 4AG, UK

01/10/2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Sensei Rod Hayward.
Rod was a founding inspiration behind Bushido Budo Kai and a true mentor and friend to so many of us. His kindness, wisdom, and passion for martial arts will always be remembered. Our thoughts are with Gill and the family at this difficult time.

18/09/2025

Not long to go now. We look forward to welcoming you at this years fundraising Martial Arts Day in Bristol.

12/09/2025

Please see below for details for the Tora Budo Kai annual Martial Arts Charity Day.

07/09/2025

The funeral service for Sensei David Chappell will take place on Monday 29th September at 12.45pm at Canford Crematorium, Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PQ.

Family flowers only, please. Donations kindly received in David’s memory in support of NSPCC, donations can be made online through F H Halliday & Son Ltd or in person on the day.

Following the service, friends and family are warmly invited to join us for the wake at Henbury Golf Club, Henbury Hill, BS10 7QB. To assist with catering, we would be grateful if you could let us know if you are able to attend, please comment here or send a message.

We are deeply thankful for the love, support and kind messages received at this difficult time.

02/09/2025

In Loving Memory

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Hon. President Sensei David Chappell, after a long-fought battle with dementia.

David will be deeply missed by his family, friends, students, and all who had the privilege of knowing and training with him. His legacy, passion for martial arts, and the values he instilled will continue to live on through Bushido Budo Kai.

Funeral details will be shared in due course for those who wish to pay their respects.

Rest peacefully, Sensei. You will never be forgotten.

The Chappell Family

30/08/2025

Save the Date!

Sunday 21st September will be our next Martial Arts Day for both juniors and seniors at the dojos in Pill, Bristol.

As always, it’s set to be an amazing day of training, learning, and coming together as a community and this year we’ll also be raising money for another very worthy charity.

Pop the date in your diary now more details to follow soon!

Sensei Steve

03/07/2025

Check out images from our latest course with incredible instruction from Sensei Pierre Citti 8th Dan Aikido

Recent Events Sensei Pierre Citti 8th Dan -Lambourn Aikido Summer Course 20th June - 22nd June Photography by - Paul Gregory PhotographyFB