The Houston Budokan was first established in 1966 in northwest Houston, Texas under the name of The House of the White Moon. From 1966 to 1984 it relocated several times until it moved to its current location at 4230 Mangum. In 1969 the Dojo changed its name to the Houston Budokan Inc. and adopted its current logo. From 1966 to 1969, The Dojo taught only karate and kobudo.