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= Budokon = Budokon in Japanese translates to Bu(Warrior) Do (Way) Kon (Spirit). Budokon is recognized as both a yoga style and a martial arts system. It is a holistic and integral approach of a six pillar system which includes hatha yoga, martial arts, nutrition, psychology, and environmentalism. Budokon was created by Kancho Cameron Shayne in 2000 Budokon is an art form inspired by the centuries-old training systems of Yoga, Karate, Taekwondo, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, and Zen Meditation that offers an emotional, physical, and spiritual workout. Budokon uses yoga to develop power through stillness and mindfulness, martial arts to develop power through explosive movement and meditation to develop power through concentration. The art form has become more popular as a fitness trend while also incorporating the integrity and authenticity of traditional yoga and martial arts.

Naming
The name Budokon comes from the founder, Kancho Cameron Shayne. It was taken from the Japanese language; Bu (meaning warrior), Do (meaning the way), Kon (meaning the spirit or soul). This translates as “way of the spiritual warrior”. This name was chosen to represent a person living with the WARRIORʼS ability and courage to serve and protect, while living the WAY of a SPIRITUAL person with strong ethics and values that contribute to the betterment of all of humanity.

Locations
Budokon Classes are taught by certified Budokon senseis throughout the world in the following countries: United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Argentina, United Kingdom, Norway, Germany, Spain, and Japan.

Motto
“The way we do anything, is the way we do everything.” - Kancho Cameron Shayne

Philosophy
Similar to the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga or Kung Fu, Budokon has its own six pillar system which makes a body of science and philosophy used as a moral code to provide a practical means of realizing the highest ideals in daily living. Rather than separating different areas of human knowledge Budokon integrates them together. Budokon focuses on first organizing the way a person moves to help organize the way a person thinks and lives. Budokon studies the tree of life as a whole rather than limiting itself to one branch. This tree is a great organization of diverse elements yoked together by the unifying natural law. Budokon seeks to understand this law and teach its principles. The aim of Budokon is to expand the awareness of individual consciousness and thereby expand the awareness of the collective consciousness. The Philosophy of Budokon is highly influenced by the Japanese-Samurai culture which enforces a code of ethics and honor.

1. Thoughts
The thoughts pillar in Budokon focuses on identifying and analyzing thoughts and fears through cognitive therapy, brain development, perception, critical thinking and the ego.

2. Emotions
Emotions as the second pillar studies the scientific relationship between thoughts and the physical body. Students study how emotions can be controlled by leaning about language, beliefs, and personal perceptions.

3. Relationships
Relationships are affected by a person's patterns due to predetermined biological response mechanisms such as fight or flight response and temperament. In this pillar, the focus is to study the cause and effect relationship of patterned behavior and evaluate the effectiveness of various communications.

4. Environment
Environmentalism is studied in this pillar on an individual level. Students are asked to make practical daily shifts towards maintaining a sustainable future- learning ways to reduce waste and consumer driven habits.

5. Nutrition
In this pillar, an individual's nutrition needs are studied by how specific foods effect the physical and emotional body. Organic food and a plant-based diet is encouraged in Budokon by founder Kancho Cameron Shayne. Plant foods rich in protein such as hemp are encouraged in addition to raw vegetables and fruits. Processed foods are to be avoided.

6. Movement
The Physical movement pillar is the study of yoga, and mixed martial arts.

Yoga
Budokon Yoga is a circular, transition-based yoga style, that flows from one Hatha Yoga posture to another. Budokon Yoga Primary Series classes include meditation, martial arts influenced yogic postures, floating and inverting (gymnastic-like movements), and animal locomotion.

Signature Techniques and Postures

 * Rolling Wave
 * Rolling Vinyasa
 * Archer Pose
 * Floating Frog
 * Single Leg Dancing Dog
 * Dancing Dog
 * Flying Warrior
 * Falling Warrior
 * Coiling Dragon
 * Combat Base
 * Rolling into Standing Postures

Animal Locomotion Techniques

 * Gorilla
 * Chimpanzee
 * Orangutan
 * Leaping Leopard
 * Fighting Gorilla
 * Fighting Crocodile
 * Prancing Lion
 * Dancing Lion
 * Komodo Dragon

Martial Arts System
There are six belts in the Budokon system. In order to achieve each belt rank, the sensei must demonstrate proficiency of the curriculum from each pillar. Physical testing requires performance of the belt-specific kata, board breaking, and sparring. Also, the student is held accountable for a written exam, written essays, and a life-coaching evaluation. Martial Artists learn specific techniques in Karate, Taekwondo, and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu.
 * Belt Ranking:
 * White
 * Red
 * Blue
 * Purple
 * Brown
 * Black

Founder
Kancho Cameron Shayne (Born December 11, 1971) has dedicated his life to studying the ancient forms of yoga and martial arts. His first style was the traditional Korean art of Taekwondo which he practiced for 10 years before transitioning to Olympic Style Taekwondo. Cameron moved to Los Angeles at the age of 25 to continue teaching and training in martial arts. During this time he was a personal trainer to many celebrities and was also the fight scene choreographer for movies Rush Hour 1 & 2. During his time in LA he was introduced to Hatha Yoga which became a tremendous influence in the areas of meditation, nutrition and injury rehabilitation. At the age of 28 he began to train in Japanese Yoshukai Karate. He practiced and taught karate for several years until he was introduced to Brazilian Ju-Jitsu through Ju-Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie. After gaining his black belts in Taekwando, Karate, and his brown belt in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, he combined specific elements of each in order to create the Budokon yogic, martial, and living arts system.

Budokon University
Kancho Cameron Shayne is currently the President of Budokon University, the certifying agency for all Budokon teachers and belt ranking students. Kancho means "director" in Japanese. Throughout the year Kancho Cameron Shayne holds 3-6 day training sessions globally where he certifies Yoga Teachers, and tests martial artists for each belt level. As of 2012, Kancho Cameron Shayne and Budokon University have 300 active teachers and over 500 active students globally.

Celebrity Practitioners
Celebrities such as Courtney Cox, David Arquette and Jennifer Anniston have practiced Budokon as one of their regular workouts. Both Courtney Cox and Jennifer Aniston relate to the spiritual side of Budokon, gaining great calmness and peace of mind. Other Budokon students have included professional volleyball players Casey Jennings and Kerri Walsh, actresses Rene Russo, Meg Ryan, former USC quarterback Rodney Peete, and boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.