Aikido Shobukan Dojo

Aikido in Washington, United States.

Details checked against the gym's website, October 2026Reviews on Google ↗

Aikido Shobukan Dojo is an aikido gym in Washington, District of Columbia, United States — one of 6 gyms in Washington on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on all seven days of the week. Timetables and offers are on aikidoshobukan.org.

Aikido

BeginnersKidsDrop-in

From $75.00/monthView timetable

Details

421 Butternut St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Head coach: Mitsugi Saotome Shihan
Affiliation: Aikido Schools of Ueshiba
Open since 1976

Class schedule

 
07:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:00···17:0018:0019:0020:00
Mon
Morning Class07:00
Mid-day Class12:00
Evening Class19:00
Tue
Children's Class17:00
Teen Class17:50
Basics Class19:00
Wed
Morning Class07:00
Mid-morning Class09:30
Evening Class19:00
Thu
Evening Class19:00
Fri
Morning Class07:00
Mid-morning Class09:30
Children with Color Belts and Teens Class17:00
Evening Class18:30
Sat
Children's Class08:00
Teen Class09:05
Adult Class10:30
Sun
Morning Class09:00
Mid-morning Class11:00
Weapons Class12:15
Children with Color Belts Class13:30
Teen Class13:45

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From aikidoshobukan.org, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Prices

Adult Membership - Youth 18-29 years or Public Sch$75.00 / month
Adult Membership - Standard Rate$95.00 / month
Youth Program - First Child$75 / month
Youth Program - Second Child$65 / month
Youth Program - Third Child$55 / month
Annual ASU Dues - Beginners & Mudansha$45.00 / year
Annual ASU Dues - Yudansha$75.00 / year
New Member Fee - Aikido Schools of Ueshiba$50.00 one-off

As listed on aikidoshobukan.org, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the gym.

Coaches

  • Mitsugi SaotomeFounder, Head Instructor8th dan
  • Nina CarletonInstructor
  • Reggie RobinsonInstructor
  • John TaylorInstructor
  • Chris RoyalInstructor

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Aikido Shobukan Dojo?
Yes. Aikido Shobukan Dojo runs beginner classes, such as “Basics Class”.
Can visitors drop in at Aikido Shobukan Dojo?
Yes, visitors can drop in at Aikido Shobukan Dojo.
Does Aikido Shobukan Dojo have kids' classes?
Yes, Aikido Shobukan Dojo runs kids' classes for ages 6-18.
When are adult classes at Aikido Shobukan Dojo?
Aikido Shobukan Dojo runs adult classes in the early morning (from 7am), at lunchtime, in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
What should I bring to my first class at Aikido Shobukan Dojo?
Visit the dojo to observe or attend classes. New members can watch a class and talk with senior students or instructors. Bring a gi (training uniform) or comfortable clothing that covers legs and arms.
What does Aikido Shobukan Dojo teach?
Aikido Shobukan Dojo covers fundamentals and sparring.
What facilities does Aikido Shobukan Dojo have?
Aikido Shobukan Dojo has showers, changing rooms, parking and lockers.

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From aikidoshobukan.org, checked October 2026.

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