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{{nihongo|'''International Budō University'''|国際武道大学|Kokusai budō daigaku}} is a [[private university]] in [[Katsuura, Chiba]], [[Japan]], established in 1984. The university is specialized in [[budō|budo]] and [[sports]]-related education.
{{nihongo|'''International Budō University'''|国際武道大学|Kokusai Budō Daigaku}} (IBU) is a [[private university]] in [[Katsuura, Chiba]], [[Chiba Prefecture]], [[Japan]], established in 1984<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | encyclopedia = Kokushi Daijiten (国史大辞典 “Dictionary of Japanese History”)| title = Kokusai Budō Daigaku | url = http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ | accessdate = 2012-02-24 | year = 2012 | publisher = Shogakukan | location = Tokyo}}{{ja icon}}</ref>. The university has a specialized [[curriculum]] in [[physical education]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | encyclopedia = Dijitaru daijisen (デジタル大辞泉 "Digital Dictionary")| title = Kokusai Budō Daigaku | url = http://rekishi.jkn21.com/| accessdate = 2012-02-24 | year = 2012 | publisher = Shogakukan | location = Tokyo}}{{ja icon}}</ref>, specifically the [[budō]] Japanese martial arts, [[sports]], and [[physical culture]].


== History ==
== History ==
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* Coaching science
* Coaching science
* Exercise and health
* Exercise and health

===Special course ===

IBU hosts a year-long program in budo for foreign students called the {{nihongo|Budo Specialization Program|別科武道専修課程|Bekka Budō Senshū Katei}}. The program, inaugurated in 1984, is limited to 20 students. The program follows the Japanese academic school year, which begins in April and ends in March. The Budo Specialization Program curriculum focuses primarily on the advanced study of judō or kendō study, and secondarily on the study of Japanese culture and the [[Japanese language]]. Students from non-English speaking countries can elect to study English in the second semester. Students can elect to live at the Matsumae Memorial International Exchange Hall, which is located on the campus in Katsuura.<ref>[http://www.budo-u.ac.jp/english/pdf/Information.pdf Application Manual 2012 School Year, Special Course, Budo Specialization Program]</ref>

===Seminar===

IBU hosts the {{nihongo|International Seminar of Budo Culture|国際武道文化セミナー|Kokusai Budō Bunka Seminā}} annually in March. The multi-day seminar is held for non-Japanese budō practitioners who reside in Japan, and is intended to "to deepen the understanding of historical philosophic and scientific aspects of budo to increase our mutual friendship and internationalize our traditional culture". The seminar is conducted by [[Nippon Budokan]], headquartered in Tokyo.<ref>[http://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/shinkoujigyou/semi_english.html International Seminar of Budo Culture]</ref>

==International relationships==

IBU maintains international exchange programs on various levels with seven universities, including:
*[[Yong In University]] ([[South Korea]])
*[[Moscow State University]] ([[Russia]])
*[[Concordia University (Oregon)]] ([[United States]])
*[[Far Eastern Federal University]] (Russia)
*[[Tianjin Institute of Physical Education]] ([[China]]）
*[[Hawaii Tokai International College]] (United States)
*[[National Taiwan College of Physical Education]] ([[Taiwan]])<ref>[http://www.budo-u.ac.jp/cam_life/cmlf02/index.html 国際交流プログラム]{{ja icon}}</ref>

==Transportation==

===Rail===

IBU is accessible from [[Katsuura Station]], which is served by the [[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]] [[Sotobō Line]].

Katsuura Station can be reached from [[Tokyo Station]]:
*1.5 hours by direct express train, or
*2.5 hours by local train with a transfer at [[Soga Station]]

The campus is a 15 minute walk from the station.

===Highway===

IBU is accessible by highway via:
* [[Japan National Route 128]
* [[Route 297 (Japan)|Japan National Route 297]]<ref>[http://www.budo-u.ac.jp/outline/p14_campus_map/index.html キャンパス所在地・地図]{{jaicon}}</ref>

==References==

{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.budo-u.ac.jp/ Official website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.budo-u.ac.jp/ International Budō University, Official website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/shinkoujigyou/semi_english.html International Seminar of Budo Culture]


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Revision as of 22:28, 24 February 2012

International Budo University
国際武道大学
Kokusai Budo Daigaku
TypePrivate
Established1984
Location
Katsuura
,
Chiba
,
Japan
Websitewww.budo-u.ac.jp

International Budō University (国際武道大学, Kokusai Budō Daigaku) (IBU) is a private university in Katsuura, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, established in 1984[1]. The university has a specialized curriculum in physical education[2], specifically the budō Japanese martial arts, sports, and physical culture.

History

  • International Budō University was established in 1984.
  • Graduate school in International Budō University was established in 1996.

Organization

Faculties

Graduate schools

  • Martial arts and physical culture of sports
  • Sports medicine
  • Coaching science
  • Exercise and health

Special course

IBU hosts a year-long program in budo for foreign students called the Budo Specialization Program (別科武道専修課程, Bekka Budō Senshū Katei). The program, inaugurated in 1984, is limited to 20 students. The program follows the Japanese academic school year, which begins in April and ends in March. The Budo Specialization Program curriculum focuses primarily on the advanced study of judō or kendō study, and secondarily on the study of Japanese culture and the Japanese language. Students from non-English speaking countries can elect to study English in the second semester. Students can elect to live at the Matsumae Memorial International Exchange Hall, which is located on the campus in Katsuura.[3]

Seminar

IBU hosts the International Seminar of Budo Culture (国際武道文化セミナー, Kokusai Budō Bunka Seminā) annually in March. The multi-day seminar is held for non-Japanese budō practitioners who reside in Japan, and is intended to "to deepen the understanding of historical philosophic and scientific aspects of budo to increase our mutual friendship and internationalize our traditional culture". The seminar is conducted by Nippon Budokan, headquartered in Tokyo.[4]

International relationships

IBU maintains international exchange programs on various levels with seven universities, including:

Transportation

Rail

IBU is accessible from Katsuura Station, which is served by the JR East Sotobō Line.

Katsuura Station can be reached from Tokyo Station:

  • 1.5 hours by direct express train, or
  • 2.5 hours by local train with a transfer at Soga Station

The campus is a 15 minute walk from the station.

Highway

IBU is accessible by highway via:

References

  1. ^ "Kokusai Budō Daigaku". Kokushi Daijiten (国史大辞典 “Dictionary of Japanese History”). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-24.Template:Ja icon
  2. ^ "Kokusai Budō Daigaku". Dijitaru daijisen (デジタル大辞泉 "Digital Dictionary"). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-24.Template:Ja icon
  3. ^ Application Manual 2012 School Year, Special Course, Budo Specialization Program
  4. ^ International Seminar of Budo Culture
  5. ^ 国際交流プログラムTemplate:Ja icon
  6. ^ キャンパス所在地・地図Template:Jaicon
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