Bujinkai Karate Association was originaly formed in 1972, and is a development of traditional karate-do. However, Bujinkai is an open style and always seeks new and improving ideas.

In Japanese, the word "Bujin" means fighter, and "kai" means school. Therefore, loosely translated, Bujinkai means fighting school, (or warrior school).

Bujinkai has clubs all over England, with a large number of members in the North West, Midlands and also the South West.