Budokon United kingdom

Budokon United Kingdom is a multi-cultural community that welcomes students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Through Budokon mixed movement arts people come together and develop a deeper purpose than physical movement. As a collective group, we hold each other accountable to strive to be the best version of ourselves possible. The effect is a positive ripple throughout the world - one student at a time! It is the way of the Bushido. The journey of realizing one’s own inner warrior with a sense of inner peace achieved through Budokon's six pillar system. Join us!

CLOTHING RANGE

Classic designs made from Organic Cotton that is sourced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. These garments are printed right here in the UK (Isle of Wight) and available now for both national & international shipping. Great quality clothing that's made to last and is completely recyclable too!

Adult Classes

The Budokon UK head office is based in London. For information about classes in other regions of the UK, please scroll down to the list of Budokon UK graduates. Any UK related Budokon inquiries should be sent to: beko@budokonlondon.com

***FEATURED CLASSES***

BUDOKON FLOW (YOGA AND/OR MOBILITY)

If you are into graceful yet powerful flowing movement, and love variety, then this is the one for you. No two classes are the same, so you are sure to be constantly challenged, motivated and inspired!

Yoga one week, Mobility another week, and sometimes both combined! Whatever the choice, the practise is seamlessly threaded together, linking movement, intention and breath. An open mind is essential!

Teacher: Beko
Location: South East London
Studio: Decathlon Studio
Time: Mondays 6pm (Starting 8th January 2024)

BDK BEAST (CALISTHENICS & Quadrupedal Crawling Patterns)

Suitable for all levels of ability. This session combines classic Budokon Animal Locomotion, and Budokon Calisthenics (Body Weight Exercises) to build holistic, functional strength, and explosive power (essential for any Martial Artist, Athlete or Sports enthusiast, and will boost a Yogi’s advanced practise no end). Regressions will be provided for beginners and the class will also include workshop style developmental work for inverting and arm- balancing/ handstand training.

Teacher: Beko
Location: South East London
Studio: Decathlon Studio
Time: Mondays 6.45pm (Starting 8th January 2024)

BUDOKon mixed movement SESSIONS

Designed for the dedicated movers (and those serious about becoming dedicated)! This 2 hour session combines classic Budokon Animal Locomotion and Budokon Calisthenics (Body Weight Exercises) to build holistic, functional strength, and explosive power (essential for any Martial Artist, Athlete or Sports enthusiast, and will boost a Yogi’s advanced practise no end). Suitable for all levels of ability, as regressions will be provided for beginners, and intermediates. This session will also include workshop style developmental work for inverting, and arm- balancing/ handstand training. Available to book as a 10 week course for the truly committed Budokai (rewarded for their dedication with a considerable training discount). Alternatively, drop-in sessions are for those on the road to “Becoming Budokon”, but unable to commit due to work schedules or other responsibilities.

Teacher: Beko
Location: South East London
Studio: Decathlon Studio
Time: Mondays 6pm (Starting 8th January 2024)

FALSE Grip (CAlisthenics)

Learn the foundations of training with Gymnastic Rings. This session covers, hanging, inverting, pulling, pushing, and gravity defiance. Beginners will be given the tools to work in stages towards being able to perform classical ring exercises such as; Muscle Ups, Front Levers, Back Levers, and the Iron Cross, as well as advanced inversions, and aerial transitions.

Teacher: Beko
Location: South East London
Studio: Gymbox, Elephant & Castle
Time: Wednesdays 7.45pm

PERSONAL TRAINING

Our Instructors are available for “in-person” private sessions at various locations around London, including Hello Love (Holborn), Gymbox (Holborn), Decathlon (Surrey Quays) and F3- PT Studio (Streatham Common). There is also the convenience of having your sessions at your home or place of work. Alternatively for those outside of London (or in another country), you could also do your sessions online… Female instructor for cultural or religious reasons, not a problem. Whatever your training needs might be, we are more than able to accommodate you!

Contact: beko@budokonlondon.com for all enquiries.

CORPORATE EVENTS & WELL-BEING PROGRAMMES

We have an excellent team of professional Instructors who are able to create a bespoke programme to suit your specific needs. So whether you are looking for regular in-house classes to increase productivity and boost morale or a one-off team building event, just get in touch and it will be our pleasure to do business with you!

Contact: beko@budokonlondon.com for all enquiries.

kids CLASSES

Our Kids BDK program is open to ages 5-12. 

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE TRIAL BUDOKON KIDS CLASS!

RUNNING WEEKLY DURING SCHOOL TERM AT 2 LONDON LOCATIONS:

19 Hawkhurst Road, London. SW16 5EH

Maritime Street, Surrey Quays, London. SE16 7FU  

The Kids BDK Mixed Movement Arts program is an extraordinarily holistic approach to educating children by teaching them Yoga, Martial Arts, Mobility, Animal Locomotion, Gymnastics and Meditation. BDK London teaches children the physical, emotional and intellectual skills essential to the development of outstanding character, powerful physical prowess and unstoppable self confidence.

Budokon KIDS CLASS

Teachers: Beko Kaygee      Location: South West London
Studio: F3-PT & Yoga Studio, London
Time: Thursday, 4.30pm - 5.30pm

nEW SIGN UPS:

regular CUSTOMERS:

Use one of the buttons below to book in advance for your child’s next term, and save £60+…

Streatham Kids Club (SW16) Surrey Quays Kids Club (SE16)

AUTOmatic membership renewal:

Click here to set up your direct debit for annual membership. This ensures that your child’s insurance, martial arts license, and membership won’t lapse if you forget your renewal date…

TEENs CLASSES

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE TRIAL BDK TEENS CLASS!

(STARTING SEPT’ 2023)

19 Hawkhurst Road, London. SW16 5EH

The BDK Teens Mixed Movement Arts program is an extraordinarily holistic approach to supporting teenage development by teaching them Yoga, Martial Arts, Mobility, Quadrupedal Movement Patterns, Calisthenics and Meditation. BDK London helps support teenagers through what can often be a rather challenging period of life: dealing with academic choices, puberty, bullying, adolescence, concerns for the future and general transitioning from childhood to adulthood is stressful to say the least. Budokon provides a safe escape while also nurturing all those positive attributes that help our young adults grow into polite, respectful and upstanding warrior women and men of the community and of the world!

Budokon TEENS CLASS

Location: South West London
Studio: F3-PT & Yoga Studio, London
Time: Tues, 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Our BDK Teens program is open to ages 13-19. 

Events

Pre - Covid19, Budokon UK hosted up to 10 nationwide events per year in regions such as; Buckinghamshire, London, Penrith & Limerick - Ireland. Now that the pandemic is “over”, we plan to host workshops and events at least every quarter (including some new national & international locations)!

As a general rule, we'll tend to avoid scheduling events for any month during which a European 5 day Mixed Movement Training Camp with Cameron & Melayne Shayne is taking place (they are usually held in September or October). Most of the U.K teachers and many of their students will join our European brothers and sisters for these big 5 day events (a weekend option is often also available).

To register/find out about BDK University International Training Camps, click on the events tab (page - top right) and scroll down.

The Shayne’s - BDK European Tour 2023

zeN warrior weekend retreat - Penrith, UK

This event will be returning in 2024.

Originally planned for September this year, but the sensible decision was made to cancel for another year. This is so that we can focus on the Teacher Training Courses with Kancho Cameron Shayne, which will be happening in the same month.

What to expect at next years event?

Two fun and inspirational days (Saturday & Sunday) packed full of Budokon Mixed Movement Arts, Yoga, Calisthenics, Animal Locomotion and Marital Arts.

* FREE - Optional walk in the Lake District on the Friday which will include a pause for a scenic meditation, followed my the obligatory stop for sampling of the customary tea and cake! *

These full days of BDK Badassery are suitable for enthusiasts of levels. From absolute beginners looking to be inspired by the practise to experienced Yogis, Martial Artists and Athletes looking for something more!

We will be covering a broad spectrum of BDK movement disciplines. So come to move, come to learn, come to play, come to be challenged, come to be inspired, come to make new friends, come to have fun or for all of the above!

Email Ian to be included in the Penrith event mailing list...

Contact: riggif@hotmail.com    -    Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/budokonuk

BDK MIND & BODY "ZEN WARRIOR" RETREAT - Gran CANARIES

TBC

The pandemic hit just before we were due to fly out for this amazing event. The good news is that we haven’t given up and now you’ll get the chance to join us for an even bigger and better remake!

What to expect?

A seven or ten day, Holistic Mixed Movement Retreat like no other! Featuring; Fitness, Dance, Body Conditioning, Martial Arts, Meditation and Mind-Body disciplines (Yoga, Mobility, Tai Chi and Chi Kung). As well as excursions, boat trips, beaches and more! … Come join Beko, Lisa, Gregorio, Karla and others for some Sun and Fun in the Canary Islands - Spain. Both options include full board and all classes.

**BDK MIXED MOVEMENT INTENSIVE**

[The European “Becoming Budokon” Experience II]

AUTUMN 2024

Time has flown since the last “Becoming Budokon” Experience in 2019. We’ve observed the world going through pandemics, wars, petrol crisis, global inflations and more. However, we are not deterred and your patience has been appreciated. A new date and location will soon be set. So please keep checking in for updates and we look forward to providing you with the most fun, safe, and educational movement experience very soon!

Venue: TBC

The idea behind this gathering is to bring together enthusiasts, movers and budokonistas from all over Europe (and beyond) under one roof. To share experiences, get to know one another, form new friendships and build an even greater community than the amazing one we already have!

Are you curious about Budokon and want to see what all the fuss is about? A mover who just wants to “step up” your game? Already started doing Budokon and want to take it to the next level? Already trained in one or more of our 5 movement disciplines and now ready to “go deep” to see what it takes to physically “Become Budokon” (remember Movement is just one of the SIX PILLARS of the Budokon System)? Or maybe you’re already on the path, a fully fledged “Future” BDK Black Belt” who just wants a little “top up” between Montana visits or the European 5 day camps (and an excuse to catch up with the BDK Fam’)?! Well, we’ve gotcha covered and this is the event you’ve been looking for! So come down and join Teachers from across Europe for an inspirational weekend of Mixed Movement Arts “Badassery” - Love Warrior Style!

GET THE WHOLE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE FOR JUST £250 Early Bird Price (£300 after) - Save and get the full weekend experience! Don’t miss any of the fun. Each day will have different masterclasses taught by one of our team of at least TEN top Mixed Movement Coaches who will be descending upon us from all across Europe. Some of them will only be available to teach on just one or two of the three days and most of these unique sessions will not be repeated!

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE (10am Friday - 5pm Sunday):

INSTRUCTORS:

ALREADY CONFIRMED; ATTILA GYOMREI (GERMANY), SARA CORY (IRELAND), RONALD VAN PIJKEREN (NETHERLANDS), LISA MUELLER (FRANCE), BEKO KAYGEE (UK), ATES BAGDAS & SINEM MAKAT (TURKEY).

MORE TEACHERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!!

MATCHA RITUAL & NUTRITION FOR MOVERS WORKSHOP

​[An addition to the European “Becoming Budokon” Experience]

2 pm - 4 pm with LISA MUELLER

Venue: TBC

Originally Matcha has been used in Japanese buddhist temples before long meditation sessions and also as a preparation for the Samurais, in order to stay mentally focused while relaxing the body. This workshop will introduce you to the traditional way of preparing a pure Matcha while offering a modern day approach for your every day life:

Indulge in a nourishing Matcha Latte made with plant based milk, unrefined sweetener and using handmade bowls by a local artist.
You will be able to experience your first sip with all your senses and truly taste the unique Matcha flavour and its nourishing qualities. As an additional bonus, you will also receive a printed recipe for you to take home.

Following this, there will be a guided & silent meditation practise that will prepare you for the day and your next movement practise.

We will round up the workshop with a “Nutrition for Movers” talk that will give you more insights about my approach to food and different diets and help you answer some of your questions when it comes to a healthy and mindful approach to nutrition.

~ Public guests: 45€ (if you’re planning to attend the full weekend, please book that first to get 20% off)

Budokon AMBASSADORS

These are your contacts for Budokon® UK. Friendly, approachable and available to answer any UK related Budokon® inquiries.

sensei beko

Global Budokon® Ambassador, Director of Budokon® UK, Budokon® London and Budokon® Kids Club - London. International Fitness Presenter and Master Trainer, Beko Kaygee has been promoting movement, exercise, health and well-being for over 28 years.

Elisa bortone

Budokon® UK Ambassador, Director of the Budokon® UK “Warrior Women Tribe” and Assistant Instructor for Budokon® Kids Club - London. Elisa is originally from Italy. She fell in love with Yoga through her own practice which revolutionised her approach to her own body, mind and life. She studied Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga in India, followed by Aerial Yoga in London. In 2018 she discovered Budokon® and completed her Budokon® Yoga Training in Germany the following year. With Budokon® she started exploring new forms of movement, changing her way of practising and teaching.

SENSEI IAN

Budokon® UK Ambassador and Lake District Retreat Coordinator. Ian began studying TaeKwon-Do in 1990 and is currently a 5th degree black belt, running his own school in Penrith, Cumbria, since 2002. During the day Ian teaches mindfulness meditation for the NHS and is also a lead tutor for the Mindfulness Association; teaching on their one year courses, and the Studies in Mindfulness MSc, he graduated from in 2013. Ian has had the opportunity to train directly with both Kancho Cameron and his senior Black Belt Professor - Donato Helbling, on a number of occasions and is currently a Budokon® Blue Belt and Budokon® 200 hour Yoga Instructor.

UK budokon graduates

Live in the United Kingdom? Looking for a Budokon® Teacher in your region? Check out our list of graduates below. These are the only individuals in the UK who have been authorised to teach the specific Budokon® movement system for which they have received certification.

Not listed? BDK teacher that's just moved to the UK? Or are you a recently certified, UK based Budokon instructor?

To get yourself listed here, send an email to: beko@budokonlondon.com