Bushokan Dojo

The Bushokan Dojo, which means “house of respect for all martial arts” holds classes in Havertown, PA focusing on the Yoshinkan style of Aikido.

Aikido, which translates as "the way of harmony", is not a static art, but places emphasis the dynamics of movement for defense and resolution to conflict. We invite you to come for a visit and see what Aikido in Philadelphia is all about.

Located in the heart of the Main Line in Suburban Philadelphia, classes are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at:
Havertown Health and Fitness
34 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA.
EMAIL: info@Bushokan.com


BUSHOKAN is an Affiliate Dojo of The Aikido Association of North America a nation-wide organization of schools and students dedicated to providing the best in Aikido training and education.

Posted in Events on February 20, 2010

Utada Shihan to Teach Workshop at BUSHOKAN

On March 6 Yukio Utada, will teach at a Aikido workshop hosted by Bushokan Dojo in Havertown. Continue Reading

Posted in Events on February 18, 2010

Bushokan T-Shirts are in!

T-Shirts are in! $15  Comes in s.m,l,xl,xxl and in 2 styles. Bushokan Logo or Logo with banner “House of Respect for all Martial Arts” Send an email to info@bushokan.com to order. Continue Reading

Posted in Events on February 6, 2010

Found on YouTube: AIkido Demo Yoshinkan Aikido Fou ...

Brief History of Yoshinkan Aikidos Founder, Gozo Shioda Continue Reading

Posted in Events on January 31, 2010

Personal Memories of the late Leonard Sensei

George Leonard passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 7, 2010. He was 86.  Leonard Sensei will always be one of the single most important influences in my life.  His perspectives and approaches to the mystery of life, love, commitment, health and the arts are the cornerstone of an extraordinary lega ... Continue Reading

Posted in Events on January 31, 2010

In the art of peace we never attack.

“In the art of peace we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge but do not suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. Let attackers come any way they like and blend with them. Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind i ... Continue Reading

Posted in Events on December 29, 2009

Demystifying Aikido Technique Names and Terminolog ...

A very helpful Post From Midwest Aikido Center (February 19, 2009) explaining Aikido terms. Yoshinkan style of Aikido is slightly different and I have noted some of those on the end of this post. Please check out http://aikidomac.org/Home.asp for more info on training in the Chicago Land. Continue Reading

Posted in Events on December 22, 2009

Way of the Sword with master swordsman Seigen Esak ...

A very beautiful Iaido demonstration:Way of the Sword (YouTube Click Here to Watch) Held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco http://www.asianart.org/matcha.htm The latest installment of the 2009 MATCHA series features demonstrations by master swordsman Seigen Esaka Sensei and his stude ... Continue Reading

Posted in Events on December 21, 2009

Updated Class Schedule for the Holidays!

Updated Class Schedule for the Holidays... Continue Reading

Posted in Events on December 12, 2009

Dojo meetup to be rescheduled for Jan ‘10

Bushokan Dojo is honored to host the first Dojo Meetup of 2010 with Tora Dojo (Twitter: @ToraDojoNJ) Daitoryu Aikijujitsu school from north NJ The workshop  will starts at 10:30 with Franco Sensei leading the class on Daitoryu Aikijujitsu and Chism Sensei will lead a session at 12:00 on Yoshinkan Aikido. All are invit ... Continue Reading

Posted in Events on December 12, 2009

Hatsu Geiko Shiki: Annual New Year Dojo Opening

Traditional dojo opening (Hatsu Geiko Shiki). This will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010 At the Doshinkan Dojo, Phila Continue Reading

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