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TBKD Mission Statement TBKD is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. More specifically, it teaches the principles of the classical Japanese martial arts for the furtherance of peace through community building and global understanding. The Dojo is organized for the instruction and training of individuals to improve self-awareness and deeper global/cultural understanding. The training provides students with the basics of self-awareness to increase individual and community safety and to prevent and combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. The training also foster a greater sense of cultural awareness through the foundations of Classical Japanese Martial Arts and aids in the elimination of prejudice and discrimination. The training is for the betterment of individuals to fully develop and utilize their full inner potential for the benefit of themselves and the local and global communities. The members of TBKD will pledge their efforts wholeheartedly to the following objectives martial arts training:
It is generally understood that each trainee has his/her own clear vision and purpose of training which encompasses the above objectives. Each dojo member needs to consider every option prudently and rationally in terms of teaching and training strategy so each can be the best role model and an enduring source of motivation for others. The Dojo’s aim in martial arts practice is to provide meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences for participants to encourage positive individual growth. The training curriculum contributes to individual confidence building through martial arts training. In addition to the physical and mental development, the dojo strongly emphasizes character building. Instruction is intended to instill proper attitudes based on cherished traditional values and virtues such as humility, courage, honor, loyalty, moral rectitude, sincerity, compassion, benevolence, and the sword and pen principle. In order for the dojo to succeed in this mission, each participant is expected to earnestly and steadfastly dedicate themselves to the noble objective of martial arts instruction - to teach important values that impact lives. With the strong leadership and commitment of all participants, the dojo can achieve the essential objectives of martial arts education.
About the Instructors
Julie started training under Tesshin Sensei Hamada in the fall of 1989, participated in a trip to Japan under Sensei Hamada in 1990, and was promoted to Shodan in the summer of 1993. She has since received the rank of Godan (5th Dan) and the professional dojo title of Shihan-Dai (assistant instructor). Julie's training has focused primarily in Aikido, although she has also studied Karate, Iaido, Kendo, and Kobudo at various times since 1990 to the present. In 2000, Julie moved to North Carolina and started Raleigh Aikido Bushin Kan Dojo at the Capital YMCA with the support of James Hunt. In 2001, Julie and James moved the Dojo to the Milbrook Exchange Community Center in North Raleigh. By 2002, the Dojo was training nearly exclusively outside. Julie decided that the dojo could give more to the community by becoming an independent non-profit organization. This non-profit merged the Duke Karate Dojo and the Raleigh Aikido Dojo under one corporate identity, Triangle Bushin Kan Dojo, to serve the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Carborro areas. As Director and President of TBKD, Julie actively encourages all instructors and students to give back to the community through their example and teaching. Julie is an Environmental Planner working with Moffatt and Nichol, responsible for developing and implementing the environmental planning services at the engineering firm. Her hobbies include bellydance, orchid raising, traveling, reading, baking, and singing. However, Julie's true passion and life focus was found on June 8, 2004 with the birth of her son, Collin Matthew Hunt. Her greatest fear is that someday he will choose Karate over Aikido.
James began training under Tesshin Sensei Hamada in 1991. Since then, James focused on aikido as his primary path. James' further training includes iaido, kendo, karate do, kobudo, judo, and self defense. James assists with aikido instruction at the Raleigh Dojo. After fourteen years of training, James is still a beginner on the path. James took his bar exam on 7/27/05 at Campbell University, passed with flying colors, and has since started his own law firm, Hunt Law Group.
About 501C3 Status TBKD received an advance ruling in 2002, as a charitable publicly supported organization as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This advance ruling started on July 16, 2002 and lasts until December 31, 2006 at which time the IRS will make a final determination of TBKD's status as a publicly supported organization. This ruling allows the public to make tax-exempt contributions to the support the dojo.
Affiliations Triangle Bushin Kan Dojo's primary affiliation is with Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) - USA Division. We also maintain strong relationships with other DNBK dojos throughout the USA. If you are interested in finding out more about TBKD, about DNBK, or would like to know if there is a DNBK affiliated dojo near you, please send a request for information to Nick@tbkd.org or fill out the "Feedback" form. We'll return your enote ASAP.
Registration Prospective students will submit the approved TBKD Registration and Liability form along with membership dues established by the TBKD. There is no initiation fee. Proper dojo attire (dogi) will be required but may be deferred for a short time at the discretion of the dojo instructor. Please refer to the TBKD Bylaws for a detailed discussion of membership requirements.
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