Welcome

Martial Arts for Education
For over 25 years, Martial Arts for Education (MAFED) has been teaching children, teenagers and adults the Japanese martial art of Budo Taijitsu, along with the self-defense skills of the Ninja and Samurai. Led by Sensei Robert, we are a non-profit organization which focuses on teaching children self-esteem, focus and concentration, self-discipline, cooperation, physical fitness and leadership skills. We currently offer classes at the Dojo, Sandia Vista Elementary and Enchanted Hills Elementary. While we are based in Rio Rancho, we welcome students of all ages from across the greater Albuquerque Area. Stop by and try a class for free!  
We have been delighted at the interest in MAFED this school year and are deeply saddened by having to shut our in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are currently offering classes for kids of all ages through Zoom. Beginning level classes are offered on Tuesday’s at 4:30PM and Saturday classes at 11:30AM. Please see the current newsletter for more information about online classes along with the meetings’ details. The first class is always free and we do not require contracts.


Kids Classes’ Schedule and Costs

Listed below is our normal class schedule which has been paused due to health restrictions. For Zoom classes please see the current newsletter.


Mondays
Bujikan Dojo – Basics/Greenbelt
5:45PM – 6:45PM
Tuesdays
Sandia Vista Elementary – Room 321
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Tuesdays
Bujikan Dojo – 9th, 8th and 7th Kyu Ranks
5:45PM – 6:45PM
Wednesdays
Enchanted Hills Elementary – Portable 30/31
1:00PM – 2:00PM
Wednesdays
Bujikan Dojo – 7th Kyu and Higher Ranks
4:30PM – 5:30PM
Wednesdays
Bujikan Dojo – Basics/Greenbelt
5:45PM – 6:45PM
Saturdays
Bujikan Dojo – Basics
11:30AM – 12:30PM
Saturdays
Bujikan Dojo – Greenbelt
12:45PM – 1:45PM
Saturdays
Bujikan Dojo – 7th Kyu and Higher Ranks
2:00PM – 3:00PM



Registration Fee
$20/year

One Class per Week
$40/month or $35 per family member
Greenbelts – Add $10
Unlimited Classes
$60/month or $55 per family member
Greenbelts – Add $10
Sensei Robert Mattson
Robert (15th dan) has been a student of the martial arts for over 45 years. He was a Tae Kwon Do instructor and competed in sports-style martial arts in the 1980’s. He began training in the Bujikan in 1984 and has taken dozens of trips to Japan to train with Hatsumi-Soke and the Japanese Shihan. He had spent a total of six years living, working, and training there. He is the founder of Martial Arts for Education.