AKBAN
The AKBAN Kamon | |
| Date founded | 1986 |
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| Country of origin | Israel |
| Founder | Yossi Sheriff |
| Arts taught | Ninjutsu |
| Ancestor schools | Bujinkan |
| Official website | www |
AKBAN is a martial arts school founded in Israel in 1986. The name AKBAN corresponds to the Arabic عقبان (ʿuqbān), meaning 'eagles' or 'hawks' (plural of عقاب ʿuqāb), which is reflected in the organization's logo featuring two birds of prey.
The school was founded as a Bujinkan Ninjutsu academy with a curriculum that includes martial arts, fitness training, and emotional regulation. The curriculum has diversified to include Historical European martial arts, MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while maintaining traditional Japanese martial arts elements. AKBAN operates dojos in Israel, Europe, and North America. The school has been involved in search and rescue operations, with Israeli media reporting on AKBAN's volunteer rescue team activities.