Bushido


Zen Budokai East has been teaching Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the Danbury area since the mid 1970s. A large staff of black belts guides students to achieve their maximum potential. Our clean, modern training facility is an ideal environment for learning discipline, fitness and self-defense.

Why train in Martial Arts

Why train with Zen Budokai East

Self Defense of Aiki Jijitsu

New Students

Aiki Jujitsu provides students the ability to overcome a larger opponent through balance, timing, and a keen sense of body dynamics. Through diligent practice students will feel comfortable with their surroundings, while practicing the most up to date self defense techniques.


Sensei Simpson throws
an opponent



Choke holds are a common
technique in Juijitsu



Striking is a key technique
in Juijitsu