{"id":22,"date":"2022-03-15T19:08:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T19:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-03-13T03:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T03:56:21","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Bakersfield Budo Japanese Martial Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull wp-duotone-210e6d-ffe9c7d9-1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-574 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251212-Hennen-2.png?resize=1080%2C1440&#038;ssl=1\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251212-Hennen-2.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251212-Hennen-2.png?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251212-Hennen-2.png?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#434141\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bakersfield-Budo-horizontal-wTextBig.png?resize=1024%2C223&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:1024px;height:223px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bakersfield-Budo-horizontal-wTextBig.png?resize=1024%2C223&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bakersfield-Budo-horizontal-wTextBig.png?resize=300%2C65&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bakersfield-Budo-horizontal-wTextBig.png?resize=768%2C167&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bakersfield-Budo-horizontal-wTextBig.png?resize=1536%2C335&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bakersfield-Budo-horizontal-wTextBig.png?w=1836&amp;ssl=1 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Offering instruction in Karate\u2011Do, Aikido, and Iaido<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center budokanji faded has-text-color\" style=\"color:#dadada;font-size:60px\"><strong>\u6b66\u9053<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center faded has-text-color\" style=\"color:#dadada\"><em>Budo\u2014 \u201cMartial Way\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center sourceserif has-x-large-font-size\">Call (661)&nbsp;398\u20112100 to setup a free two-week trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-6bd4d9d1 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Bakersfield.Budo\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Bakersfield Budo @ Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Prospective Student Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be early<\/strong> for the class you intend to take so that instructors have time to go over dojo and class basics with you. In Japan, if you are merely on time, you are actually late, and if you are early, you are barely on time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dress appropriately.<\/strong> Comfortable clothing that allows for unrestrained mobility and physical exertion is necessary. <strong>Jewelry is not permitted<\/strong> to be worn during class due to the potential for injury to yourself and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No footwear<\/strong> of any kind is allowed on the dojo floor; shoe racks are provided for your convenience. If you cannot go barefoot, socks are permissible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No food<\/strong> of any kind is allowed on the dojo floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Every Budo tradition represented at the dojo is subject to the rules and regulations of its parent organization.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading classheading has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#c3272b\">\u7a7a\u624b\u9053 Karate-Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:500px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"fade\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(640 \/ 480)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-257\" data-id=\"257\" data-aspect-ratio=\"640 \/ 480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tootle-sensei-kids.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tootle-sensei-kids.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tootle-sensei-kids.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-254\" data-id=\"254\" data-aspect-ratio=\"480 \/ 640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hennen-sensei-adults.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hennen-sensei-adults.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hennen-sensei-adults.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-255\" data-id=\"255\" data-aspect-ratio=\"640 \/ 480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kids-karate.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kids-karate.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kids-karate.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-256\" data-id=\"256\" data-aspect-ratio=\"640 \/ 480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tootle-sensei-cropped.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tootle-sensei-cropped.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tootle-sensei-cropped.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"568\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-229\" data-id=\"229\" data-aspect-ratio=\"596 \/ 568\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ogrkk.png?resize=596%2C568&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ogrkk.png?w=596&amp;ssl=1 596w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ogrkk.png?resize=300%2C286&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:0.75em\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Karate\u2011Do is the synthesis of the native Okinawan fighting style <em>Te<\/em>, Shaolin boxing from China, and systematized by mainland Japan in the early 20<sup><small>th<\/small><\/sup> century. Karate focuses on empty handed practice that trains fitness and coordination. Additionally, Goju-ryu emphasizes a balance of internal and external force by combining physical training and breath technique to generate and release energy for control and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Okinawan Goju\u2011Ryu Bujutsu Kan of Bakersfield is a Shibu (member) dojo of the <abbr title=\"Okinawa Goju Ryu Kenkyu Kai\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ogrkk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OGRKK<\/a><\/abbr>\u2014 founded by John&nbsp;S.&nbsp;O\u2019Hara, Kyudan, Hanshi and Steve&nbsp;Wilson, Nannadan, Shihan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Okinawan&nbsp;Goju&nbsp;Ryu&nbsp;Karate\u2011Do instruction is led by Charlie&nbsp;Tootle,&nbsp;Sensei, OGRKK&nbsp;Certified&nbsp;Godan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading classtimeheading has-large-font-size\">Karate-Do class times:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kids ages 6\u201314:   5:30 pm \u2013 6:30 pm M,W<\/strong><br><em><small>(5-year-olds are considered on a case-by-case basis for maturity level)<\/small><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adults:   6:30 pm \u2013 7:45 pm M,W<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading classheading has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#c3272b\">\u5408\u6c17\u9053 Aikido<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:500px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"fade\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(500 \/ 375)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-583\" data-id=\"583\" data-aspect-ratio=\"500 \/ 375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aiki-sequence.00_00_19_17.Still001.png?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aiki-sequence.00_00_19_17.Still001.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aiki-sequence.00_00_19_17.Still001.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MG_0871.png?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MG_0871.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MG_0871.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-584\" data-id=\"584\" data-aspect-ratio=\"500 \/ 333\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MG_4553.png?resize=500%2C333&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MG_4553.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MG_4553.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-603\" data-id=\"603\" data-aspect-ratio=\"240 \/ 240\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USAF_mark_50_72.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USAF_mark_50_72.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/USAF_mark_50_72.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:0.75em\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Aikido is a modern martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba (O-sensei) during the Showa era (early 20<sup><small>th<\/small><\/sup> century). Bringing elements of traditional samurai jujutsu together with philosophical influences from Shinto and Buddhism created a system of technique that emphazied harmony and non\u2011destruction. Through joining with the speed and energy of an attack and redirecting it, Aikido training emphasizes body throws, joint-locking techniques, physical fitness, mental focus, controlled relaxation and development of <em>ki<\/em> (spirit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aikido instruction is overseen by Jason&nbsp;Parsons, <abbr title=\"United States Aikido Federation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usaikifed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USAF<\/a><\/abbr> Certified Yondan and Shidoin <small>(\u6307\u5c0e\u54e1)<\/small>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading classtimeheading has-large-font-size\">Aikido class times:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>7:30\u20138:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading classheading has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#c3272b\">\u5c45\u5408\u9053 Iaido<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:500px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"fade\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(500 \/ 357)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-113\" data-id=\"113\" data-aspect-ratio=\"500 \/ 357\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/loya.jpg?resize=500%2C357&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/loya.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/loya.jpg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:0.75em\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Iaido\u2019s roots originate in 16<small><sup>th<\/sup><\/small> century Japan\u2014 during the Muromachi era and Sengoku Jidai (warring states period) and is characterized by drawing the sword and cutting in one motion. Emphazising a practical need for presence in the moment, curriculum includes solo and paired techniques that build an awareness of distance, timing, pressure and focus for effective and strategic use of the Japanese sword as taught in the tradition of the Muso&nbsp;Jikiden&nbsp;Eishin\u2011Ryu Iai&nbsp;Heiho maintained by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.knbk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><abbr title=\"Kokusai Nippon Budo Kai\">KNBK<\/abbr><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an Official Study Group <em>(Kenkyu-kai)<\/em>, Central&nbsp;Valley&nbsp;Iaido is led by David&nbsp;Loya, under the auspices of Carl&nbsp;Long,&nbsp;Hachidan,&nbsp;Hanshi, current Chairman and So\u2011shihan of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.knbk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KNBK<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading classtimeheading has-large-font-size\">Iaido class times:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6\u20137:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">New students should arrive 15-30 minutes early for an introduction. <strong>Minimum age: 15 years old.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left classheading has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#c3272b\">Dojo Kun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">One.        To seek to attain perfection of character. <br><small>\u4e00\u3064\u3002       \u4eba\u683c\u306e\u5b8c\u6210\u55ab\u3059\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3002<br>Hitotsu.     Jinkaku No Kansei Kissuru Koto.<\/small><br><br>One.         To live with politeness and discipline.<br><small>\u4e00\u3064\u3002         \u793c\u3068\u7bc0\u306b\u7d42\u59cb\u3059\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3002<br>Hitotsu.       Rei To Setsu Ni Sh\u016bshi Suru Koto.<\/small><br><br>One.         To honor a code of ethical behavior.<br><small>\u4e00\u3064\u3002         \u4fe1\u7fa9\u3092\u91cd\u3093\u305a\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3002<br>Hitotsu.       Shingi O Omonzuru Koto.<\/small><br><br>One.         To strive for excellence through effort.<br><small>\u4e00\u3064\u3002         \u5343\u935b\u4e07\u932c\u306b\u5fb9\u3059\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3002<br>Hitotsu.       Sentan Banren Ni Tessuru Koto.<\/small><br><br>One.         To refrain from impetuous conduct.<br><small>\u4e00\u3064\u3002         \u8840\u6c17\u306e\u6e6f\u306b\u65e9\u308b\u3079\u304b\u3089\u3056\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3002<br>Hitotsu.       Kekki No Yu Ni Haya Ru Bekara Zaru Koto.<\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery alignwide is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:12.64846%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/yoroi.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=441&#038;ssl=1 441w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"801\" data-id=\"89\" data-link=\"https:\/\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/?attachment_id=89\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bakersfieldbudo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/displayCase.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#c3272b\">Zen Fellowship of Bakersfield<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:500px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"fade\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(476 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class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:0.75em\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Zen Fellowship of Bakersfield is dedicated to the practice of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/zenbakersfield.blogspot.com\/p\/what-is-zazen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zazen<\/a>&nbsp;(Zen meditation) in the Soto tradition of&nbsp;Taisen Deshimaru&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kodo Sawaki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are an American Zen Association member organization affiliated with the New Orleans Zen Temple, the Zen Fellowship of Alexandria, Louisiana, and the Mississippi Dojos in Starkville, Jackson, and Hattiesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zenbakersfield.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to visit the official ZFB site.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">COVID-19 &amp; Public Health Protocols<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that for your safety and the safety of the communities you interact with that as a prospective student, you have undertaken a complete and current course of vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have not been vaccinated, we simply ask that you wear a proper fitting mask that covers both the nose and mouth while in the dojo.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have been in recent contact with someone who is ill, or, are ill yourself, please wait until your quarantine has ended before attending.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the clear health benefits that vaccination and\/or face coverings provide, these measures are also a sign of respect to your fellow students and instructors who also care a great deal for the friends and family they interact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-65856e9414501326a76aa5ae59c082f1 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#0e0525\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-37312ec6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:4rem;padding-bottom:4rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h1 style=\"text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\" class=\"wp-block-site-title\"><a 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