Activities

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Description:
Terasaki Budokan offers a variety of sports summer camps for youth 5-13 years old. Summer camps are one week long, and we’re currently offering basketball and volleyball. If you can’t decide on one, join us for both of them!

Location:
Terasaki Budokan

Dates & Times:

Basketball

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

(Week 1: June 26 – June 30)

(Week 2: July 3 – July 7) *No camp on July 4th

Volleyball

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

(Week 1: July 10 – July 14)

Cost:

$395 (March Early Bird Special)

$415 (April – June)

Deadline to register: June 9th, 2023

KIBŌ NOBORI CHILDREN’S DAY FESTIVAL

Description:
Join us on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 for our second annual celebration of KIBŌ NOBORI Children’s Day Festival! In collaboration with artist Faith Ann-Young and AAPI market CO-MRKT, we’re bringing you a day of activities, food, art, music, and an AAPI-curated marketplace for the whole family to enjoy. We hope to see you there!

Location:
Terasaki Budokan

Date & Time:

Saturday, May 6th, 2023

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tickets:

basketball court

OPEN GYM

Description:
Basketball and Volleyball open gym is free and is available for all.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan Gymnasium 

Schedule:

Basketball
Monday
9:00 am – 11:00 am

Friday

9:00 am – 11:00 am

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

*CLOSED 5/29/23*

Volleyball

*PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Please click the button below to register and view schedule

Cost:
Free

BUDOKAN BASKETBALL ACADEMY 

Description:
Up your game with weekly training sessions! Budokan Basketball Academy’s philosophy is to develop basketball fundamentals and sport-specific movement, but more importantly, to instill values of teamwork, work ethic, sportsmanship, and responsibility that can be applied across all areas in our athlete’s lives.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan Gymnasium

Schedule:

Free Basketball Clinic

April 15th & 16th, 2023

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (8 – 12 years old)

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (13 – 18 years old)

BBA Training Sessions

Begins April 18th

Tuesdays (8 – 12 years old)

Thursdays (12 – 18 years old)

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Cost:

BBA Training Sessions

$200 / $60 drop-in

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

seniors cooking class

J-TOWN SENIOR CONNECTION

Description:
J-Town Senior connection includes table tennis, zumba, gentle exercise, yoga, mahjong, ukulele, english class, computer class, arts and eats, and more. These classes aim to address physical and mental health needs and are available to our local senior residents and commuters alike.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan (various spaces)

Schedule:
Varies based on program

Cost:
Free

Registration:
Email or call for more information

Contact:

213-621-4158

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volley ball game

SPORTS LEAGUES & TOURNAMENTS 

Description:
Terasaki Budokan will host a variety of sports leagues and tournaments throughout the year. Submit a team and join us for friendly competition in Little Tokyo. For more information regarding our leagues & tournaments, click on the appropriate link below.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan Gymnasium

Basketball:  

Mens & Women’s League

Schedule:

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Sunday evenings)

Cost:
Varies based on league or tournament

Registration:
Register using the buttons below

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

LITTLE TOKYO TABLE TENNIS

Description:
Come test your reflexes in a fast paced table tennis match! All skill levels and ages are welcome to participate. Rental equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan Gymnasium

Schedule:
Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cost:
$5 per participant

Registration:
No pre-registration required. Join us anytime!

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

MiCASA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Description:
The MiCASA After School Program offers a variety of youth activities including academic enrichment, sports and athletic opportunities, arts and cultural engagement, community events, and more!

Location:
Terasaki Budokan (various spaces)

Schedule:
Monday – Friday
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm throughout the school year

Cost:
Free

Registration:
Email or call for more information

Contact:
nalcaraz@ltsc.org;(213) 473-3030

‘OHANA HULA

Description:
Easy impact Hawaiian dance for all ages.  Learn to tell stories with your body to describe the beauty and history of Hawai’i. Open to all ages and skill levels.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan Community Room

Schedule:
Saturdays
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:
$15/class
$40/monthly

Registration:
Pre-register using the link below, spaces are limited

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

J-TOWN TAIKO CLUB

Description:
Learn the art of taiko drumming at Terasaki Budokan. All skill levels and ages are welcome to participate. This program will practice once weekly and performance twice annually (at minimum). Drums and equipment provided facilitated by Maceo Hernandez and Walter Nishinaka.

Thank you  opens in a new windowPasadena Showcase for helping to fund new taiko drums for J-town Taiko Club.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan Community Room & Plaza

Schedule:
Tuesdays (Intermediate)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thursdays (Beginner)
7:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Saturdays (Youth Class; ages 6-13; Seasonal, March – July)
9:30 am – 10:30 am

Cost:
$75/monthly

Registration:
Pre-register using the link below, spaces are limited

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

improv comedy class

THE OPEN COMMUNITY IMPROV WORKSHOP

Description:
The Open Community Improv Workshop is structured weekly at the 101 level. People of all experience levels will feel comfortable with all of the exercises. Each class begins with warmups followed by games that focus on character development, pattern recognition and scene building. We end each hour with fun cool-downs and positive affirmations.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan Community Room

Schedule:
Tuesdays
8:15 pm – 9:15 pm

Cost:
$10 per workshop

$30 for 4 workshops

Registration:
Pre-register using the link below, spaces are limited

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

SECOND SUNDAY YOGA FLOWS

Description:
Slow flow yoga suitable for all ages, genders, and levels.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan

Schedule:
Every Second Sunday
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cost:
Free

Registration:
Pre-register using the link below.

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

TERASAKI BUDOKAN AIKIDO CENTER

Description:
Aikido /īˈkēdō/ is a modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba or “O’Sensei” as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as “the way of unifying (with) life energy” or as “the way of harmonious spirit.” O’Sensei’s goal was to create a self-defense art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan

Schedule:
Wednesdays
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Cost:
$20/class
$75/monthly

Registration:
Pre-register by clicking below!

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

Karate Demo with Walter at Terasaki Budokan

MATSUBAYASHI RYU KARATE DOJO OF LOS ANGELES

Description:
Terasaki Budokan will be a premier martial arts training venue. The mission of this dojo is to continue the culture and practices as taught by our teachers and to educate and train our students in the traditional
spirit of Japanese Budo (Martial Arts). Students will learn the respect and spiritual appreciation that comes with the training of Karate and to apply these lessons in their everyday lives. Preferred ages 8+ yrs old.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan Community Room

Schedule:
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Cost:
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Registration:
Registration required. Please contact via email listed below

Contact:
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BUDOKAN LA JUDO

Description:
Judo was founded in 1882 by Jigoro Kano as a martial art that incorporates the principles of seiryoku zenyo (maximum efficiency, minimum effort) and jita kyoei (mutual welfare and benefit) into a physical sport that promotes focused physical, intellectual, and moral development. Since its inception, judo has grown tremendously with over 200 national federations and 5 continental unions worldwide. Safety and goodwill are paramount as well as strong moral and physical development. We welcome you to give judo a try, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan Community Room

Schedule:
Thursdays
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Cost:
$75/monthly (one class)

Registration:
Pre-register using the link below, spaces are limited

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

charinko bike club at Terasaki Budokan

CHARINKO BIKE CLUB

Description:
Join us for a monthly ride around the Little Tokyo/Downtown LA areas. All skill levels and ages are welcome to participate. Please bring you own bike, helmet, and water.

Location:
Terasaki Budokan

Schedule:
September 25th – 8:30 am
October 30th (Halloween ride!)

Cost:
Free

Registration:
No pre-registration required. Join us anytime!

Contact:
TeraBudo@ltsc.org

PAST EVENTS

Throughout the years, our community-driven project has participated in and is supported by many, many fundraising and outreach events.

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