INTERNATIONAL YOSEIKAN BUDO FEDERATION

What INTERNATIONAL YOSEIKAN BUDO FEDERATION does

The International Yōseikan Budō Federation (IYBF) is a nonprofit martial arts federation headquartered in Torrance, California, founded in approximately 2000. It teaches Yōseikan Aikidō and related disciplines (Buki-waza, Tai-jutsu, Tanto-jutsu) through a hub-and-spoke model anchored by the North American Hombu Dojo in Torrance, with affiliated dojos in cities including Gatineau, Granby, Orléans, Austin, and Shelby. The federation operates under the lineage authority of Master Minoru Mochizuki and is formally affiliated with Kokusai Budo Seifukai, which grants it exclusive rights to certify rank in this tradition across North America.

The federation's product surface includes ongoing adult and youth (Little Ninjas) classes at the headquarters and affiliates, periodic seminars and clinics led by senior instructors, and seasonal training camps. As of 2025, it has extended its instructional reach through Zoom-based remote clinics, adding a digital channel on top of the in-person network. Rank certification, curriculum standards, and seminar credentials flow from the federation to affiliates and individual members.

Revenue is generated from a mix of individual membership fees, per-class or dojo-level dues, seminar and clinic attendance, and seasonal camp fees. As a nonprofit operating on a cost-recovery basis with 1-10 employees and no disclosed funding, the federation functions as a small membership-organization model rather than a commercial enterprise, with revenue predictability tied to recurring member dues and the cadence of seminars.

Name

INTERNATIONAL YOSEIKAN BUDO FEDERATION

Legal name

International Yōseikan Budō Federation

Website

https://budoyoseikan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Yōseikan Budō Federation is a Torrance, California-based nonprofit federation that teaches Yōseikan Aikidō and related martial arts through its North American Hombu Dojo and a network of affiliated dojos across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

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Product category

Martial Arts Instruction

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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National Governing Bodies (NGBs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAG

Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Martial arts instruction
• Aikido training
• Traditional budo
• Self-defense training
• Rank certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The federation operates on a membership model where students who complete the beginner course with accredited teachers are invited to join the IYBF. Active black belt members maintain good standing membership.
2. Training Class Fees: Dojos offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced Aikidō classes. The website references course schedules and practices at multiple dojo locations, implying class-based revenue.
3. Seminars and Clinics: The federation organizes training clinics and seminars directed by senior instructors, which generate additional revenue. These events are exclusively reserved for IYBF members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The International Yōseikan Budō Federation (IYBF) is a nonprofit martial arts organization that delivers personalized Yōseikan Budō/Aikidō instruction to adults of all ages through a network of affiliated dojos across North America. The federation issues dan rank certifications equivalent to Japanese ranks and runs seasonal training camps, senior-led clinics, and teacher training programs authorized by Master Minoru Mochizuki's lineage.

Product overview

The International Yōseikan Budō Federation (IYBF) is a martial arts organization that provides instruction in Yōseikan Aikidō, a traditional Japanese martial art. The core offering is personalized Aikidō teaching delivered through a network of affiliated dojos and clubs across North America (Torrance CA, Austin TX, Gatineau QC, Granby QC, Orléans ON, Shelby NC, and University of Ottawa). Supporting programs include seasonal training camps (kangeiko winter camps and shochugeiko/Yōseicamp summer camps), regular clinics and seminars, and dan rank certification. All active black belt members are also members of the Kokusai Budo Seifukai based in Japan. The federation was founded by Master Minoru Mochizuki and maintains traditional values while providing modern educational instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yōseikan Aikidō Dojo Classes Recurring in-person personalized Yōseikan Budō/Aikidō instruction for adults of all ages at affiliated dojos across North America, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes covering Aikidō, Judo, Iaido, Karate, and weapon training.
• Seasonal Training Camps (Kangeiko and Shochugeiko) Intensive seasonal training programs including kangeiko (winter training) and shochugeiko/Yōseicamp (summer training) that provide concentrated practice opportunities for skill development led by senior instructors.
• Clinics and Seminars Training clinics and seminars directed by Patrick Augé Sensei Shihan and other senior instructors, exclusively reserved for IYBF members, covering advanced instruction and ranking examinations.
• Dan Rank Certification Issuance of dan ranks equivalent to Japanese ranks, with the federation authorized by Master Minoru Mochizuki to certify and authorize qualified teachers of Yōseikan Aikidō in Canada and the USA.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kokusai Budo Seifukai (International Budō Seifukai)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll active black belt members of the IYBF are also members of the Kokusai Budo Seifukai, the parent organization based in Japan. This relationship provides legitimacy and connection to the international Yōseikan community and ties the North American federation to the global lineage traced to Master Minoru Mochizuki.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Aikido Journal: A long-running independent publication covering Aikidō technique, history, and federation news; shapes perception of traditional lineages such as IYBF's connection to Mochizuki.
• AikiWeb: The largest online community and information resource for Aikidō practitioners globally; functions as an ecosystem hub that influences student choice between federations like IYBF and its alternatives.

Emerging players

• Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai: An Iwama-ryū Aikidō network emphasizing traditional weapons training (similar to IYBF's integrated curriculum); appeals to traditionalists seeking pre-war Aikidō methodology.

Direct peers

• USA Aikido Federation: US national umbrella for Aikidō clubs offering rank certification and event sanctioning in the same US market where IYBF operates, directly competing for students and teacher affiliations.
• Birankai International: North American Aikidō federation affiliated with the Aikikai tradition; operates dojos and clinics across the US, directly competing with IYBF's North American footprint.
• Canadian Aikido Association: The Canadian national body for Aikidō that issues ranks and sanctions events across Canada, overlapping with IYBF's Gatineau, Granby, Orléans, and Ottawa dojos.
• Yoshinkan Aikido Headquarters: The original Yoshinkan dojo in Tokyo led by Tsuneo Ando; an alternative traditional Aikidō lineage that competes internationally for serious traditional martial arts students.
• Aikikai Foundation: The global headquarters of Aikidō under Morihei Ueshiba's direct lineage; the dominant international federation for Aikidō and a direct alternative to IYBF's traditional approach for students seeking rank certification.
• International Aikido Federation (IAF): An international federation that unites multiple Aikidō styles and oversees world-level events; competes with IYBF for recognition as a leading Aikidō governance body.
• Aikido Yoshinkai Foundation: A traditional Japanese Aikidō organization founded by Gozo Shioda that emphasizes rigorous, practical technique — closely aligned with IYBF's traditional-values positioning and offering similar rank pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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