About Us

SamuraiDetroit.com Store is a Japanese Martial Arts Academy, LLC division. And, located in Plymouth, MI

Our exclusive training curriculum includes the best disciplines in Japanese Martial Arts:

• Ryokukai Aikido; this martial art utilizes an opponent’s momentum to cause imbalance resulting in the opponent being rendered harmless.
• Shotokan & Ryokukai Karate; developed from various Japanese Karate styles by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and by Katzumi Niikura (1943-Present).
• Ju-Jitsu; is a self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds.
• Judo; is a Japanese martial art and Olympic sport involving using holds and leverage to submit an opponent. And,
• Kudo; is a Japanese hybrid martial art. It is a full-contact combat sport that aims to achieve both safety and practicality, a style of mixed martial arts practiced with headgear and glove

We believe in strengthening the mind and body through self-discipline, fitness, and awareness. By training at our Academy, you will learn habits that will help develop a healthy lifestyle and positive mental outlook.

We are under the guidance and tutelage of Katzumi Niikura, Sensei; 8th Dan in Karate & 5th Dan in Aikido, founder of the International Budo Ryokukai