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Written by Kevin Sanada
Friday, 31 July 2009 14:07

Budokan Details, Maps, and Specifications

 

The Budokan of Los Angeles will be a mixed-use, multi-court sports complex capable of hosting league play, tournaments, martial arts, and various other special events. It will function as a venue for volleyball, basketball, and various other sporting events throughout the year.

The Budokan will also serve as the premier venue for martial arts tournaments in the United States.

It will be approximately 40,000 square feet, large enough to accommodate 4 simultaneous basketball courts and full size martial arts tournaments.

The Budokan will be located on Los Angeles Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in Downtown Los Angeles.

The Budokan of Los Angeles will feature approximately 2,000 square feet of retail space in two street-level spaces*.

 

Other Proposed Amenities*:
- Mezzanine level spectator viewing
- 5,000 square feet of restaurant space, featuring seating and full kitchen
- 2,500 square foot multi-purpose community room for various events
- Outdoor balcony overlooking Los Angeles Street
- Locker rooms and office space for BoLA Staff
- Outdoor performance space on the roof

*subject to change

Last Updated ( Monday, 21 September 2009 14:48 )

What is a Budokan?

Budokan roughly translates as "martial arts hall" in Japanese.  The name is derived from the Nippon Budokan, a large arena in Central Tokyo, Japan.   The arena was originally constructed for judo competition during the 1964 Summer Olympics, but today serves as a multi-purpose facility that caters to sports, entertainment and other activities.  Currently in the United States, there are numerous budokans which serve as multi-purpose centers for martial arts, team sports such as basketball and volleyball, community activities and other special events.

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