Iwakabe Sensei
Rocky Mountain Budokan, formerly Mountain States Budokan, was founded
in 1965 by Mr. Hideki Iwakabe. Iwakabe Sensei was born in Japan and has
trained in the martial arts from his earliest youth. Thus, he was raised
with the true spirit of Bushido, the code of ethical conduct of the Samurai
warrior based on personal valor, honesty, integrity, and patience. Iwakabe
Sensei holds black belts in Shotokan Karate, Kendo, Iaido, and Judo.
He has held numerous regional and national titles in Japan and the United
States. Iwakabe Sensei began teaching Shotokan Karate in 1958.
His extensive credentials as Chief Instructor of Karate at the Rocky
Mountain Budokan include hand-to-hand combat training for law enforcement
personnel and the Army's 101st Airborne Division. He also continues to
teach in numerous recreational and intramural programs throughout the
Rocky Mountain region.
In 1973, Kendo became incorporated at the dojo
when Iwakabe Sensei became acquainted with Mr. Hiroshi Umemoto, 7th Dan
Kyoshi Kendo Instructor. With Umemoto Sensei as Chief Advisor and Instructor
of Kendo, Iwakabe Sensei soon became Head Instructor of Kendo and organized
the Rocky Mountain Kendo/Iaido Federation. In 1975, Iwakabe Sensei returned
to Japan to study Iaido from Master Danzaki Tomoaki, 9th Dan Hanshi.
Two years later, Iwakabe Sensei, began teaching Muso-Shinden-Ryu Iaido.
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