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Aikido Shobukan Dojo

合気道聖武館道場 | Washington, DC, USA

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Youth Program Schedule

We offer approximately five classes a week for your children and teens in our youth program. Please note that these hours apply during the school year.

Tuesday🌇5pmJose Antonio Rivas-Campo
Children
Tuesday🌇5:50pmJose Antonio Rivas-Campo
Teens
Saturday🌇8:00amJose Antonio Rivas-Campo
Children
Saturday🌅9:05amJose Antonio Rivas-Campo
Teens
Sunday🌅1:30pmJose Antonio Rivas-Campo
Children with color belts and Teens
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Hours & Info

421 Butternut St NW
Washington, DC 20012
1-202-829-4202

In Session for 2019-2020 Year

Monday - Friday:
5:30pm
Saturday:
9am

Reviews

Aikido Shobukan Dojo
Aikido Shobukan Dojo
4.8
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Rose Sokol
Rose Sokol
15:54 30 Apr 22
This is a great community for learning the philosophy and practice of aikido.
Ethio Tech
Ethio Tech
17:49 24 Jan 22
My first day was on Friday and I was welcomed in the best way. They took their time out of their day to slowly show me... the moves step by step. When you arrive to the dojo you will also sense big positive and peaceful energy. So I would recommend it.read more
erik clark
erik clark
10:37 29 May 21
Our family has been in attendance for some time, starting with our daughter who began when she was 4.Mr Cuffy was an... AMAZING youth and teens Aikido sensei. He had a unique style that rapidly built self-confidence and self-reliance in our daughter, and taught her unquestionably to never give up, even when you think you can't do something, because some day you WILL do that thing.During COVID, we were not able to attend as we had before, but eventually our daughter was able to rejoin, first with virtual classes, then with socially distanced outdoor classes.This past year, Mr Cuffy had passed, leaving behind a partner of many years, who continues on in his place with her own way of doing things. Ms. Bluestone, Mr Cuffy's very long time partner, brings all of the wisdom and patience to the children that Mr Cuffy had.While our family sorely misses him, we are eager to continue with this dojo, both as adult participants, and our daughter, looking to find her way forward in life.The Adult program is equally amazing. The teachers all have a unique view on the world, but are immensely patient, and universally breed calm and confidence in the students.We look forward to participating in this dojo for many more years to come.read more
Roy Hodges
Roy Hodges
10:54 29 Jan 21
I used to live here for nearly a decade, it not only changed my life, as it has done for others, it has changed the... lives of everyone I meet and work with, even passersby at airports... do give it a try.read more
Aikido Maine
Aikido Maine
16:45 13 Aug 20
This dojo is one of the most beautiful dojo’s you could imagine. For many years it was Saotome sensei’s home. Their are... great teachers and humans And you will be well taken care of. If you are in the area and are interested in the martial arts or Aikido this would be an awesome place.read more
Sarosh Khan
Sarosh Khan
19:01 24 Oct 19
The richness of the martial arts knowledge of the Shobukan community is perhaps only met by its warm and friendly... nature. From some of the top aikido teachers to advanced martial arts practitioners to former special services officers to 65 year old rank beginners to teenagers to 5 year old children, the Dojo has a place for everyone. The Dojo offers close to 40 hours of classes/mat time per week, including the BEST kids program of any martial arts school that I have seen.read more
Christine Paluch
Christine Paluch
05:32 10 Nov 18
Beautiful Dojo a short walk from the Takoma metro station. They have classes every day of the week, and on most days... multiple classes. The instructors and experienced students are very helpful and patient for those who are new. I would recommend observing first to see if it is for you. I am really enjoying it so far. I found this was exactly what I was personally looking for, though it may not be right for everyone.read more
J.A. Gallegos
J.A. Gallegos
21:31 21 Aug 18
Aikido is a joke. It's embarrassing to even consider it.
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