International Budo University


International Budo University is a private university in Katsuura, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, established in 1984. The university has a specialized curriculum in physical education, specifically the budō Japanese martial arts, sports, and physical culture. In addition to martial arts training, the university also offer theoretical classes of various subjects and especially budō history.

History

Faculties

IBU hosts a year-long program in budo for foreign students called the Budo Specialization Program. The program, inaugurated in 1984, is limited to 20 students. The program follows the Japanese academic school year, which begins in April and ends in March. The Budo Specialization Program curriculum focuses primarily on the advanced study of judō or kendō study, and secondarily on the study of Japanese culture and the Japanese language. Students from non-English speaking countries can elect to study English in the second semester. Students can elect to live at the Matsumae Memorial International Exchange Hall, which is located on the campus in Katsuura.

Seminar

IBU hosts the International Seminar of Budo Culture annually in March. The multi-day seminar is held for non-Japanese budō practitioners who reside in Japan, and is intended "to deepen the understanding of historical philosophic and scientific aspects of budo to increase our mutual friendship and internationalize our traditional culture". The seminar is conducted by Nippon Budokan, headquartered in Tokyo.

International relationships

IBU maintains international exchange programs on various levels with seven universities, including:

Rail

IBU is accessible from Katsuura Station, which is served by the JR East Sotobō Line.
Katsuura Station can be reached from Tokyo Station:
The campus is a 15-minute walk from the station.

Highway

IBU is accessible by highway via: