About: Yukio Utada: Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1948, the youngest of 9 children, he excelled athletically since a very young age. He was exposed to various Japanese martial arts but was determined to find an art that developed not only the body but also elevated the human spirit. Mr. Utada immersed himself in the study of Aikido.  After training for only nine months at the home dojo in Japan, at the age of 19, Mr. Utada distinguished himself in an unprecedented fashion by attaining his first-degree black belt. In 1972, Mr. Utada journeyed to the United States, accepting an invitation to teach in Detroit, Michigan. Moving to Philadelphia in 1974, Mr. Utada assisted Kushida Sensei in establishing the presence of Yoshinkan Aikido in the United States.

With few resources but a vision of the Yoshinkan school he wanted to build, Utada Sensei opened his first Philadelphia dojo in 1974. From meager beginnings, the spartan school evolved in time into the Aikido Association of North America (AANA). In 1991, Utada Sensei saw an opportunity to move his school to its present location in Philadelphia. The Doshinkan Dojo, located in a freestanding structure, is one of the finest such facilities on the East Coast. This beautiful building and grounds serve as both the school and headquarters for the AANA.

Since its founding, the Doshinkan dojo has continued to flourish, establishing several affiliate schools in the greater Philadelphia area. In addition, Utada Sensei has been a faculty member of Temple University since 1974. Over the years, his popular classes have brought Aikido to thousands of students in and around greater Philadelphia.

About Bushokan: The Bushokan Dojo, which means “house of respect for all martial arts” holds classes at the Havertown Fitness focusing on the Yoshinkan style of Aikido. Aikido, which translates as “the way of harmony”, is not a static art, but places emphasis on 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.

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At the main Dojo in Philly. For more info: http://www.doshinkan-aikido.org/

You may register online using the following packages:

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35th Anniversary Seminar, Saturday (10am-12pm) – Place: Kendrick Recreation center, 5802 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19128. This price includes the cost of one demo ticket on Sunday, as well as a $5 website processing fee.
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35th Anniversary Seminar, Saturday (1pm-3pm) – Place: Kendrick Recreation center, 5802 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19128. This price includes the cost of one demo ticket on Sunday, as well as a $5 website processing fee.
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35th Anniversary Demo, Sunday (1pm – 2:30pm) – The demo will be held at the Mandell Theater: 3300 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104. The price online includes a discounted $10 registration fee, as well as a $5 website processing fee. The cost at the door is $25.
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35th Anniversary Seminar and Demo (Everything) – This package includes both training sessions on Saturday October 10th (10a-noon, and 1p-3p, at the Kendrick Recreation center: 5802 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19128), as well as a ticket to the demonstration on Sunday October 11th (1p-2:30p, at the Mandell Theater: 3300 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104).

For more information, please download the 35th Anniversary Brochure (pdf). You may also contact the Doshinkan Dojo by phone at (215)483-3000, or via email at webmaster@doshinkan-aikido.org.