合気道聖武館道場 | Washington, DC, USA
Aikido Shobukan Dojo is the headquarters school of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba under Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. A unique space, with a large training mat, diverse instruction throughout morning, mid-morning, evenings and weekends, the dojo is a cultural icon for Aikido dojo around the world.
Our dojo offers two distinct programs for membership consisting of a Adults and Children & Teen Programs. Each program is lead by a team of instructors and supported by membership, of which support the dojo’s mission and operating and maintenance…
The Adult Program at the dojo is complete with morning, mid-morning, evening, and weekend practice sessions. With access to approximately 80-100 sessions per month, we are passionate about the art and its benefits for daily life. Intensity will vary based on focus, weather, and member attendance.
Our youth program for children and teens runs during the school year and offers a great program for physical activity, discipline, structure, and setting the foundation for martial arts practice and Aikido.
The dojo welcomes members of other dojo and martial arts. We offer daily mat fees for visiting and request an additional fee when we are hosting Saotome, Shihan.
Shobukan Dojo is pleased to announce our Winter Seminar with Mitsugi Saotome Sensei and Penny Bernath Sensei! The dates for the seminar are February 19-21, 2027. Saotome Shihan, 8th dan is one of the only remaining living students of the founder of Aikido, and is the founder of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU). He continues to be…
Join Aikido Shobukan Dojo at our annual Summer Intensive, July 1-5, 2026! We’re incredibly honored to invite you to celebrate our 50th year as an active dojo with a five day intensive, with a rare focus on Saotome Sensei’s weapons kata.
We are very pleased to announce that this year we are once again having Terumasa Hino Shihan, 6th Dan from Hombu Dojo, Tokyo Japan join us for a beautiful weekend of intensive training with Saotome Shihan and Hino Shihan, April 10th – 12th, 2026 at Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington, DC. This will be an exciting and…
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