Welcome
Budokai International has been providing Karate based Martial Arts and fitness programs since 1988. The Budokai has influenced and enriched the lives of thousands of members throughout the years. Our programs focus on but are not limited to respect, honor, perseverance, self discipline and self control.
Instructor
Kyoshi Luis Fernandez began his karate training in 1967 under Sensei Artie Aviles in the Gojuryu style. Sensei Aviles was a first generation student of Hanshi Frank Ruiz, has been incorporating Chinese martial arts into his studies for over 40 years. Sifu Aviles currently teaches at the Northern Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu Club in the Sarasota/Venice area (941)484-3330.
Location
Budokai International is now offering Traditional Martial Arts and fitness training at Thump gym. The school is well equipped with wooden floors and mirrors. It is situated next to Thump Gym's state of the art fitness facility which incorporates several health and fitness programs to fit your needs.
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Airlifts from Haiti to Miami to resume
After five worrisome days during which military evacuations of gravely injured Haitian earthquake victims to the United States were halted -- sparking fears among doctors and relief workers that their patients would die if they had to wait much longer -- the flights will resume Monday morning, the White House announced.
