Our System

 "The Way of the Disciplined Warrior"

 Bushi Ban is a mixed martial arts system developed by founder and Grand Master Zulfi Ahmed. This unique system incorporates techniques from many disciplines of martial arts from throughout the world.


Graduation ceremony for advanced ranks at Bushi Ban Headquarters (Pasadena, Texas)

 

FOUNDATIONS

The name Bushi Ban derives from the words Bushido and Bando. Bushido is the moral code of the Samurai. Bando is a martial arts system that stresses the importance of defense and discourages aggression - instead teaching students to apply skill and technique with fastidious care, speed and accuracy.

Foundations

Our Mentors:

Grand Master Zulfi Ahmed

Grand Master has lived a life dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in Martial Arts. He has amassed high acclaim and recognition as a world class competitor, a dynamic martial arts educator, and most notably as the founder and designer of the internationally recognized Bushi Ban system.

Principles

Senior Master Hassan Saiyid

Senior Master expanded the footprint of Bushi Ban to Connecticut and the East Coast in 2002.

Senior Master is a 7th Degree Black Belt and a member of the Bushi Ban Council of Senior Masters.  He specializes in Tai Chi and weapons.

We are a bushi ban black belt school, committed to our students achieving their black belt and being able to defend themselves

Our system offers a complete martial arts style, which utilizes a sound, time-proven traditional foundation merged with contemporary martial arts principles. Students range from 3 years old to 80+ years young, and encompass all genders, faiths, orientations, professions, abilities, and walks of life.


Black Belt testing in progress at Bushi Ban Headquarters (Pasadena, Texas)

BLACK BELT TEST

Every Black Belt test is overseen by our Grand Master and the Council of Senior Masters!

Locations

STUDENT CREED

I intend to develop myself in a positive manner, and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health

I intend to develop knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart, and strength in the body

I intend to develop self discipline, in order to bring out the best in myself and in others

I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow man, and never to be abusive or offensive