Budocentral Martial Arts Academy- Home of the Technically Minded Martial Artist
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada - (902) 464-8794 - Frank & Johanne Zinck




Kyushu-Ryu Ju-JitsuKyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu - An ancient traditional Japanese martial art that employs strikes, joint locks, throws, come-alongs, chokes, grappling and weapons. This non-tournament style is very street oriented.

Karate-do ShotokaiKarate-do Shotokai - a non-tournament karate style where movements are generally flowing and full of vitality and energy, while always applying the principles of harmony and relaxatio




WASPW.A.S.P. - Women's Awareness Survival Program is an exciting new self-defence workshop for women built on RSAD, TACT, Ju-Jitsu and Bully Proof taught by Johanne Connolly and Frank Zinck.








Bully ProofBully Proof - Bully Proof is assertiveness training for elementary school aged kids. It's a two and a half hour workshop designed to teach kids how walk, talk, act and prepare a plan for dealing with bullies.




TACT-Tactical Academy of Controlling TechniquesTACT - Tactical Academy of Controlling Techniques - a battle proven, resistance and force training program that can help at risk professionals, police officers and security personnel to reduce hesitation time and provide them with modern effective tactical self-defence responses that are court defensible.




Our regular weekly programs are non-tournament and focus on building the self-esteem and self-confidence of all who participate. Drop by anytime to watch a class and talk to instructors!!
We are now accepting students for January.
We are now accepting students for our winter 2010 classes and workshops………… Please contact us to be on our list as space is limited for all programs……………..  












Budocentral in Dartmouth, NS is the home of some of the most exciting and dynamic martial arts you can find. We are not a commercial venture but a team of dedicated volunteers and martial arts enthusiasts and all styles are non-tournament where the emphasis is on student development.
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