Zenko Iba
Meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche invited Kanujro Shibata Sensei to the United States in 1980, and together they founded Ryuko Kyudojo with the vision of propagating a culture of enlightened warriorship. The name has changed from Ryuko Kyudojo to Zenko Kyudojo and most recently to Zenko Iba. Shibata Sensei eliminated the word "dojo" for all of his practice places in favor of "iba", a more traditional term and one that his grandfather used. It is short for "iru basho" or, "shooting place." A secondary meaning of "iru" is "to be," so, it is also "a place to be." Shibata Sensei teaches regularly at Zenko Iba and travels and teaches throughout North America and Europe.
4220 19th Street
Boulder, Colorado 80304
Phone: (303) 995-5589
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Kyudo practice is appropriate for all ages and abilities, beginning at the age of 8. Zenko Iba holds regulary scheduled practice twice a week. Visitors are welcome. Please note that Sensei's home is in the front of the property, and the dojo is reached by walking down the driveway past the house, and then to the left.
Sunday
- 10:00 A.M. - 12 Noon: Kyudo practice
- 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.: Kyudo practice
- First Shot Preparation: $50 (usually, 5-10 classes of instruction leading up to first shot. Instruction begins on the first Sunday of each month.)
- Individual: $50/month
- Student/Senior (65+): $40/month
- Family: $70/month
- Drop-in Fee: $15/class (available after First Shot)
- Visitors are always welcome at no charge