The PNBA is scheduling our popular youth outreach
education program for the Fall 2010 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
2010 USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame "Japanese Martial Arts Multi-Discipline Master of the Year"
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
Fostering appreciation for Japanese martial arts and traditional cultural arts as effective means to promote character development, harmonious cooperation, peaceful conflict resolution, and global citizenship.


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 educational organization founded in 2003 by a visionary group of civic-minded martial and cultural artists in Seattle, Washington. PNBA membership encompasses dozens of extraordinary teachers and practitioners, organizations, and representatives in the United States, Canada, and Japan.  Our funding comes entirely from annual membership dues, donations, and matching grants.  The Association supports a shared social and civic mission that enthusiastically advocates for all asian martial and traditional cultural arts traditions.  We deeply appreciate the commitment and effort of all teachers and arts advocates no matter what particular art or discipline they represent.  By providing a vehicle for mutual cooperation among our members, we seek to enrich all the arts and the community in which they exist.  The PNBA organizes financial support for reseach and development in the arts, facilitates the sharing of members' experience and expertise, and provides for 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 and ideas that are of value to our 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.  Contrary to popular misconception, martial and cultural artists are often the strongest advocates for a philosphy of non-violence and mutual respect.  This is surely needed in the modern age and on the world stage.  Martial arts and traditional cultural disciplines harness individual potential, teach respect for others, and express boundless appreciation 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 Budo martial and cultural arts.  The PNBA recognizes 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.  There has never been a better time to coordinate the efforts of all teachers, in the abiding hope that they can point a way forwards towards a more peaceful and beautiful vision for humankind.  It is for this purpose that we have created the Pacific Northwest Budo Association.


PNBA Supports Teachers in the Community
Since our founding in 2003, the PNBA donated more than $1.2M, thousands of volunteer hours, and organized more than 60 programs and events in support of martial and cultural arts education in schools, businesses, and community organizations throughout the Northwest. 

We have 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 the rich benefits of martial arts and traditional culture 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 Growing
We continue to cultivate relationships that transcend all boundaries.  If you practice, love, or represent a martial or cultural art that has a similar vision, please contact us about getting 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