Kitsap Martial Arts

Kitsap Martial Arts Kitsap Martial Arts is a martial arts, self-defense, and fitness focused dojo in Poulsbo, WA. WE have programs available for children (ages 5+) and adults.

Kitsap Martial Arts is a dojo in Poulso, Washington offering programs for children age 5+ and adults. Our Kitsap Ninja Kids program is broken into two class times, one for ages 5-9 and another for ages 10-14. Ninja Kids will be introduced to fundamental martial arts principles as well as a variety of tumbling, mobility and balance drills. In addition to physical skills we present character develop

ment through our Ninja Kids class rules and their application outside of class as well as a monthly vocabulary word. Our adult martial arts curriculum includes soft skills like mobility, awareness and breath work as well partner based practice covering a variety of strikes, joint manipulation, throwing and weapons work.

05/29/2026

Hey, remember those ukemi drills from class last week?

Viking Fest Road Race crew
05/16/2026

Viking Fest Road Race crew

May The Force Be With YouJoin us on May 2 or May 3 to celebrate May the 4th with a Star Wars themed Parent's Night Out e...
04/27/2026

May The Force Be With You

Join us on May 2 or May 3 to celebrate May the 4th with a Star Wars themed Parent's Night Out event.

Who: Kids age 5-15 What: Obstacle courses, pizza, and lightsaber training!
When: Choose one -
Saturday, May 2 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, May 3 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Kitsap Martial Arts in Poulsbo
Why: Because May the 4th is Monday
Cost: $40 per padawan (includes pizza dinner and a custom foam-covered lightsaber you get to take home)

Sign up at https://www.kitsapmartialarts.com/lightsaber-academy

Kids aged 5-15 are invited to attend one of our annual Lightsaber Academy events held on Saturday, May 2 (5-9 PM) or Sunday, May 3 (4-8 PM).

What to expect:
* Obstacle courses styled after Luke's training on Dagobah.
* Pizza baked by our friends at Super Secret Pizza!
* Lightsaber training based on classical Japanese Kenjutsu from Kukishinden and Togakure Ryu Bikenjutsu.
* A custom lightsaber to take home

Spaces are limited so don't delay! https://www.kitsapmartialarts.com/lightsaber-academy

Here are some more photos of the Noguchi Taikai from Alex Meehan.
03/09/2026

Here are some more photos of the Noguchi Taikai from Alex Meehan.

03/09/2026

Yesterday was day three of the Noguchi Taikai in Detroit, and it was just as much fun as the previous two days. Huge thanks and respect to Sean Askew and his wife, Kei Askew, for their hard work organizing these events.

I'm terrible at remembering to take photos to document these events. Each night, I would tell myself, "Hey, take some pics tomorrow," but I never do. The good news is that there were professional photographers on-site, and there will be an event video in a few months.

Connecting with long-time friends and meeting some new people has filled my heart with joy. Training with those long-time friends has left me with many bruises to remember the weekend (thanks, as****es 😄).

I appreciate and feel inspired by Noguchi's movement. In 35 years, I hope to be leaping around and smiling the way he did this weekend.

Guest instructors Alex Meehan and Christian Petroccello provided solid reminders of developing great taijutsu through mindful kihon practice. I don't know if I've ever said this in class, but bent knees, hip/shoulder alignment, and keeping your hips and head at a uniform level seem to be important for our way of moving.

Sean Askew's morning pre-event presentations were pretty fantastic. I enjoy his approach and demonstration of fundamental skills. It made me smile.

On this trip, we celebrated a major milestone for fellow Tenchijin Dojo budoka, Doug Beardsley. That celebration may have led to a few people having a hard time on Sunday morning. It was a well-deserved accomplishment, and I'm sure everyone agrees the celebration was worth it.

I've started collecting my weekend notes while they're fresh in my head, but after 18 hours of fast-paced training over 3 days, there's a lot that I have already forgotten.

02/25/2026

Bojutsu - Striking a target
After practicing the basic mechanics of striking with a rokushakubo the next step is to strike against a target. This video presents one option using a standing punching bag from Century Martial Arts. Other options that I’ve used in the past include bolting a tire to a post or hanging it from a tree branch, or striking a tree. Just be aware that striking some surfaces with your bo can damage the bo or the target, and be careful of splinters.

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02/25/2026

Bojutsu - Kihon Uchi Gata 1 (基本打ち型其の一) - Fundamental striking sequence 1
Putting together the foundational strikes into one series of movements. This can be done with a rotating step (as illustrated), stepping forward, backward, and other footwork combinations.
Note: this isn’t presented as a formal kata from Kukishinden or any other ryuha, it’s a movement pattern that I use in my dojo to practice striking skills.

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02/24/2026

Bojutsu - Tsuki (突き) - Thrust
Begin in ichimonji or seigan no kamae, slide the rear hand to the end of the rokushakubo, and thrust forward to strike the opponent.

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02/24/2026

Bojutsu - Age Uchi (揚げ打ち) - Rising Strike
Begin in ichimonji or seigan no kamae, raise the rokushakubo to a vertical position in front of you, step forward with the rear leg and use a levering motion to strike upward to the opponent. Key elements include using the front hand as a sliding fulcrum as the strike approaches the opponent and lever downward with the rear hand while dropping weight low.

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02/17/2026

Bojutsu - Ashi Barai (足払い) - Ankle/Foot Sweep
Begin in ichimonji or seigan no kamae, pull the rokushakubo backward, step forward with the rear leg and extend the bo to strike the opponent’s ankle. If this strike is aimed higher on the opponents shin/knee it is Sune Uchi. Key elements include using the front hand as a sliding fulcrum as the strike approaches the opponent. Don’t reach beyond the target (overswing). Keep your hips low.

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Address

19351 8th Avenue Northeast S-173
Poulsbo, WA
98370

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8:45am
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 8:45am
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 6am - 8:45am
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+13606261344

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