Lakewood Budo Kai
Stearns Champion Park Social Hall, 4520 E. 23rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
About
Lakewood Budo Kai offers a Childrens Self-defense Class using Danzan Ryu Jujitsu and two teen and adult classes in Jujitsu and Karate. The childrens class is $45 per month and meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The teen and adult Jujitsu class is $45 per month and meets Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The teen and adult Karate class is $45 per month and meets Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Programs
- Children's Self-defense Class — 6 to 12 · Mon, Wed & Fri, 6:00-7:00 pm · $45 per month · Specially designed for children using Danzan Ryu Jujitsu; month-to-month; registration and payment are processed through the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine.
- Teen / Adult Jujitsu Class — 13 and up · Mon & Wed, 7:00-8:00 pm; Fri, 7:00-9:00 pm · $45 per month · Danzan Ryu Jujitsu class; month-to-month; registration and payment are processed through the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine.
- Teen / Adult Karate Class — 13 and up · Mon & Wed, 8:00-9:00 pm; Fri, 7:00-9:00 pm · $45 per month · Traditional Okinawan Karate class; month-to-month; registration and payment are processed through the City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–18 years old
- Price range: $45 per month
- General schedule: Classes are offered for ages 6 years old and up.
About the provider
Lakewood Budo Kai was founded in May 1979 and is recognized as the longest running martial arts school in Long Beach, California. Its leadership team includes Jim Kelton, Shihan; Russell Kelley, Sensei; Dr. Jeffrey H Smith, Shihan; Jose Solorio, Sensei; and William "Bill" Senner. The program states that its vision is to provide traditional martial arts training and development through strong relationships between instructors, black belts, and students, and its mission is to build a successful martial arts school that supports student growth and advancement through training and personal development.
There are no long-term contracts; classes are on a month-to-month basis.
Last updated October 14, 2026.
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