# BDKN Martial Arts > Valley Stream, United States ## Overview **Name:** BDKN Martial Arts **Description:** Budokan Martial Arts Academy provides an oasis of martial arts tradition and builds community health through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. The academy offers high-quality instruction in a safe, friendly, respectful, and clean environment, meeting the needs of students seeking discipline, fitness, self-defense, or competition training. The academy is led by Sensei Nardu Debrah, a 3rd degree black belt under the legendary Renzo Gracie. Sensei Nardu is a professional MMA competitor and former Ring of Combat champion, with extensive training in multiple martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, and more. His lineage traces through Renzo Gracie, and he has trained under renowned instructors including Rodrigo Gracie, Matt Serra, and John Danaher. The academy offers three main programs: Little Samurais (ages 4-7), Youth Program (ages 8-14), and Adult Program (ages 15+). Each program provides comprehensive martial arts training with a focus on technique, character development, and practical application. The instruction team includes Professor Matt Culley, a 2nd degree black belt and co-owner, and Professor Akbar Muhammad, a 1st degree black belt who has been training at Budokan since 2008. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 139 N Central Ave, Suite 5, Valley Stream, NY 11580 Valley Stream, OR 11580, United States **Email:** BudokanNY@gmail.com **Website:** https://budobjj.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budokanmartialarts/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budokanbjj - YouTube: http://youtube.com/budokanmartialarts ## Pricing ### Monthly Membership - Adult: $170/month ## Instructors ### Nardu Debrah - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 3rd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Renzo Gracie. Professional Mixed Martial Arts competitor and former Ring of Combat champion. Senior Full Instructor in Universal Defense System under Sifu Ralph Mitchell. Holds victories in World Escrima Kali and Arnis Federation, numerous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments, and U.S. Kuoshu Federation. Trained in Southern Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Savate, Doce Pares, Kali, Fencing, Iaido, Western Boxing, Judo, and Southern Mantis. Author of 'Journey Inward: a walk toward victory over the ego.' ### Akbar Muhammad - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 1st degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Sensei Nardu Debrah. Student at Budokan since 2008 where he started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Competitive nature led him to compete in his first BJJ tournament and continues to compete regularly. ### Matt Culley - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 2nd degree Black belt under Sensei Nardu Debrah, and Sensei's first Black belt. Training in martial arts since 2008, focusing on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and MMA. Competition experience includes first place victories in BJJ and Judo competitions, as well as MMA. Trained under legendary martial artists including Renzo Gracie, Sifu Ralph Mitchell, Harry St Leger, and John Danaher. Co-owner and creator of RiSE Invitational: Championship Submission Grappling. ## Programs ### Little Samurais **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Introductory martial arts course providing a strong foundation of fundamentals for young children **Classes:** ### Youth Program **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Multi-art program including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and No-Gi Submission Grappling **Classes:** ### Adult BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for adults focusing on technique, control, and submissions **Classes:** ### Adult No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi submission grappling for adults **Classes:** ### Adult MMA **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Mixed Martial Arts training covering BJJ, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Judo **Classes:** ### Adult Judo **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional Judo training for adults **Classes:** ### Youth Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Wrestling training for youth students **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/oregon/valley-stream/bdkn-martial-arts)