named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Iaido Program
Weekly classes in traditional Japanese sword art focusing on Ryushin Shouchi Ryu, including kata, kumitachi, and tameshigiri, offered at Pratt Institute and Joffrey Ballet Studios.
Kyudo Program
Classes in traditional Japanese archery held weekly in New York City, emphasizing form, meditation, and spiritual development through disciplined practice.
Naginata Program
Bi-weekly instruction in atarashii naginata, the modernized form of Japanese pole-arm fighting, including drills, kata, and philosophy, available to Pratt students and faculty.
Pratt Budo Club
Student-led club at Pratt Institute offering monthly meetings, movie nights, and seminars to support Iaido and Naginata students through community engagement and cultural events.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 4 activities
- Facilitation of member participation in international training eventsOrganizes and supports member participation in annual events such as the Asayama Ichiden Ryu summer camp in Japan, enabling advanced training and cultural immersion in the martial arts tradition.
- Funding affiliation with traditional martial arts headquartersPays annual dues to the Ryushin Shouchi Ryu Honbu in Tokyo to enable student ranking, certification, and participation in seminars led by the headmaster, maintaining formal connection to the tradition’s source.
- Instruction in traditional Japanese martial artsOffers regular in-person and online classes in Iaido, Kenjutsu, Kyudo, and Naginata, teaching specific traditions including Ryushin Shouchi Ryu, Muso Shinden Ryu, Asayama Ichiden Ryu, Heki Ryu Bishu Chikurin-Ha, and Atarashii Naginata across multiple locations in New York City, including Joffrey Ballet Studios, Pratt Institute, and Mark Morris Dance Center. Classes include structured training in kata, kumitachi, tameshigiri, and warm-up routines with etiquette, stances, and weapon handling.
- New student onboarding and introductory trainingRequires all new students to complete an introductory class covering basic weapon handling and dojo etiquette before joining regular classes, ensuring foundational knowledge and safety in practice.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership and financial operations managementCollects monthly membership fees through automated billing via GYM DESK and offers drop-in class access for non-members at a per-session fee, supporting operational sustainability.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Study groups and specialized training sessionsHosts weekly study groups, such as the Asayama study group held every Saturday at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn, and conducts monthly club meetings and movie nights to support community engagement and supplementary learning.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provision of physical practice spaces for remote learnersProvides access to physical practice spaces for members enrolled in online classes, charging a $10 mat fee to help cover room rental costs at partner studios.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$6K14%
Program service revenue$38K86%
Investment income——
Other revenue$50
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$87K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +17.7%
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — NYBA is an Amazon Associate, earning commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links.
- Bond Street Dojo Partner — Hosts NYBA's online iaido classes on Tuesdays and provides practice space for members.
- Columbia Naginata Partner — Offers reduced mat fees for members of Columbia Naginata attending NYBA classes.
- CreatorSpring Partner — Hosts NYBA's online merchandise store featuring budo-inspired products designed by the organization.
- European Iaido Federation Partner — Provides support and direction to New York Budo Association in the practice of Musō Shinden Ryū iaidō.
- GNYNF Partner — NYBA Naginata program is affiliated with and participates in the Greater New York Naginata Federation.
- Greater New York Naginata Federation Partner — Co-organizes Budo seminars and events with the Pratt Budo Club.
- Joffrey Ballet School Partner — Hosts NYBA's naginata classes at its LIC location on Fridays.
- Ken Zen Partner — Offers reduced mat fees for members of Ken Zen attending NYBA classes.
- Mark Morris Dance Center Partner — Hosts NYBA's online iaido classes on Saturdays and in-person Asayama study group in Brooklyn.
- Patreon Network — Platform used to manage and deliver online martial arts classes and memberships.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Hosts NYBA-affiliated iaido and naginata classes exclusively for current Pratt students and faculty.
- Rick Beal Sensei Partner — Provides guidance in Heki-Ryu Chikurin-Ha Zen Archery to the New York Budo Association.
- Ryushin Shouchi Ryu Honbu Government — Pays annual dues to the main branch in Tokyo to support official student ranking and seminar access within the Ryushin Shouchi Ryu system.
- Seki Nobuhide Partner — Headmaster of Asayama Ichiden Ryu who leads training for NYBA members.
- USNF Government — Edward Kim Sensei holds rank within the United States Naginata Federation, indicating formal affiliation.
- Yoshitsune Otani Sensei Partner — Organization continues to practice Budo and communal learning in memory of Yoshitsune Otani Sensei (1929–2002).
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Accessibility Through Removal of Material and Logistical Barriersmethodology: accessibility-through-equipment-supportBy providing all necessary equipment, requiring no prior experience, and offering remote access via online instruction, the organization lowers entry barriers to traditional martial arts, because removing practical obstacles enables broader participation and sustained engagement among diverse learners.
- Communal Self-Governance Through Senior Leadership and Volunteer Instructionmethodology: communal-self-governanceBy relying on senior members to lead and sustain the organization through voluntary teaching, the organization preserves traditional budo practices and ensures continuity of lineage, because dedicated senior practitioners embody institutional knowledge and inspire commitment through lived example.
- Holistic Martial Arts Practice as a Path to Personal and Societal Transformationmethodology: way-of-self-cultivationBy teaching Japanese martial arts as a philosophical and spiritual path ("Do"), the organization fosters self-revelation and personal transformation, with the belief that individual growth leads to broader societal transformation because character development is foundational to ethical action in community life.