The PNBA is scheduling our popular youth outreach
education program for the Fall 2009 season now:
Budo "River of Social Change"
After School Japanese Martial
& Cultural Arts Program
Led by the PNBAs Executive Director!
Dr. Jonathan Bannister, Ph.D./Ma.D.Sc.
Master Aikido teacher and accomplished swordsman
2009 USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee
Download the Program Brochure Here

Looking for Aikido or Iaido instruction?
Please contact:
Tsubomi Seishin Kan Dojo
Japanese Martial Arts & Culture
www.tsubomidojo.com

PNBA's Great Social Mission
Realizing Human Potential and Encouraging Positive Social Change through Cooperation and Shared Enthusiasm for Martial Arts and Traditional Cultural Arts


Membership Has Benefits!
Entirely tax-deductible $35 per year ($15 youth and students)

Join an Extensive Community of Motivated and Socially-Engaged
Martial Artists, Cultural Arts Teachers, and Practitioners
Cooperative Direction of PNBA Resources
Grants and Scholarships to Support Training and Research
Logistical, Business, and Fiscal Support for Member Programs
Joint Demonstration and Public Education Events
Cooperative Fundraising, Marketing, and Public Dialogue
Coordinated Charitable Fundraising and Support


The Pacific Northwest Budo Association is a federal 501c3 non-profit educational organization dedicated to fostering appreciation for martial and cultural arts as vehicles for the enrichment of individuals and the spiritual and social elevation of the human family.  Founded in 2003 by a visionary group of civic-minded martial and cultural artists in Seattle, Washington, PNBA membership now encompasses a diverse membership of more than 100 teachers, practitioners, organizations, and representatives in the United States, Canada, and Japan.  Association activities support a shared social and civic mission that encompasses all asian martial and traditional cultural arts traditions.  The PNBA deeply appreciates the commitment and efforts of all teachers and arts advocates no matter what particular art or discipline they represent.  Providing a vehicle for mutual cooperation among our members enriches all the arts.  The PNBA organizes financial support for reseach and development in the arts, facilitates the sharing of members' experience and expertise, and provides the arts with a stronger voice and greater ability to share our enthusiasm for martial and traditional cultural arts with the general public.   In this way the ideals and philosophies of greatest benefit to individuals and society are empowered to reach the broadest possible audience. 

The PNBA believes that the martial and traditional cultural arts of Asia have an enormous wealth of unique information, values, and ideas that are of real value to the whole society.  Their concrete disciplines give form to timeless beauty and refinement, and have the power to awaken calmness and dignity in the face of adversity.  In addition, and contrary to popular misconception, martial and cultural artists are often the strongest advocates for a philosphy of non-violence and mutual respect that is surely needed in the modern age and on the world stage.  Their disciplines harness individual potential, and teach respect for others and for Nature.  Values such as the need for internal fortitude, the desirability of compassionate action, and the repudiation of violence as a legitimate means to achieve conflict resolution lie at the heart of Asian martial and cultural arts.  The PNBA advocates for these arts as an enormous well of brilliant ideas that can impact our world for the better.  As our society ponders its future these ideas and values need to be shared with all stakeholders in our greater civic dialogue.  The human race faces great modern challenges, and now is the best time to coordinate the efforts of traditional and non-traditional teachers, both of whom can point a way forwards towards a more peaceful, beautiful vision for humankind.  It is for this purpose that we have created the Pacific Northwest Budo Association.


PNBA Support for Teachers in Our Communites
The PNBA has grown into a large and diverse array of member artists, teachers, and representatives of community organizations in the United States, Canada and Japan.  We work cooperatively with other organizations and agencies, both public and private, to achieve common goals in public education, community outreach, marketing and fundraising.  We support artistic research and development, and help craft programming and find facilities that bring Asian arts to the public.  Through scholarships and grants, public demonstrations, seminars and lectures, and by providing administrative, fiscal and logistic support for small businesses, the PNBA actively pursue every opportunity to disseminate Asian arts and values to the public.  

Check our Education & Outreach page for descriptions of recent PNBA projects.  Our diverse community of like-minded teachers, arts activists, friends and supporters has already accomplished a great deal, and continues to welcome new friends and discover additional ways to make a positive impact in our communities.  Think what we can do with your friendship and involvement!

The PNBA is Expansive and Growing
We are cultivating relationships that transcend all boundaries.  Get involved!  You'll have fun, connect to fabulous resources, build life-long friendships, and make an even bigger difference in your community than you already do now.

The PNBA is Involved
We maintain active memberships, relationships, or provide support
for the following organizations or events:

Japanese Culture & Community Center of Washington
Nikkei Heritage Association
Japan-America Society Seattle
Urasenke Foundation Seattle
Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association
Tsubimi Seishin Kan Dojo
Shin Kan Kai Iaido Dojo
Seattle Children's Hospital
Phinney Neighborhood Association
Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association
Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival
Seattle Parks & Recreation
Seattle Public School District
Shoreline Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Edmonds Public School District
The Bertschi School
The Evergreen School
North Seattle Community College
St. Thomas School

In addition, numerous individuals have received 
PNBA scholarships or grants to study martial
arts or traditional cultural arts


We welcome new friends.  Contact Us if your organization
would like to connect with our community.  Click here to Become a PNBA member today!


The PNBA is a Community Resource
Are you a martial or cultural arts practitioner or teacher seeking expanded ties to the community or looking for new audiences?  Would your school, business, or community group enjoy or benefit from contact with some of the best Asian martial and cultural artists in the world?  Would you like to connect to and gain support and knowledge from other individuals and organizations actively engaged in performing and instructing, or get involved with a vibrant arts community engaged in charitable/fundraising work? 

The Pacific Northwest Budo Association seeks an ever-expanding network of members and friends.  If you or your organization would like to leverage your efforts in martial arts or traditional cultural arts education and support charitable and education work in the community, become a PNBA member today!  We believe in you, and know that by working cooperatively our community of engaged individuals and organizations can have a large and positive impact upon the world.

See the Contact Us page to get in touch.  Let's do good work together!

(425) 771-6816

Pacific Northwest Budo Association
info@pacificbudo.org