New York Bujutsukai opened its doors in May 1992 by founder Sensei Irving Rodriguez, he has over 40 years of experience training in martial arts and teaches multiple disciplines of martial arts at his school. New York Bujutsukai is dedicated to providing martial arts instruction, specifically, authentic  Japanese Karate such as Aikijujutsu, Jujutsu, Ninpo and Kabuto (weapons). Unlike most schools, New York Bujutsukai, gives students the opportunity to train in more than one discipline.

Copyright © New York Bujutsukai. All rights reserved.

      ​Our Mission

  • To provide martial arts training that encourages personal growth and development for each individual student at his or her own pace, emphasizing both physical and mental conditioning.


  • To uphold standards of excellence that inspire students to see beyond their current potential and reach new levels of personal success by setting goals and achieving them, building character, and improving confidence.


  • To instill traditional martial arts values of respect, discipline, honor, loyalty, family, and courage, building leadership skills and social accountability.


  • To provide an environment that supports each student on their martial arts journey toward discovering and claiming their own personal power from within and teaching the discipline and self-control to take responsibility for that power.