Members of Itten Dojo training in Japan.
Jujutsu during a visit to JMAC.
Shodo, the art of Japanese calligraphy, is also a form of meditation.
Dinner at a traditional Japanese inn.
Making new friends in Japan.
Training at the birthplace of iaido.

Welcome to Itten Dojo

Personalized instruction in traditional Japanese martial arts since 1992.

The positive, challenging, and uplifting environment at Itten Dojo will provide support, encouragement, and a proven path to greater capabilities...not to mention an incredible amount of fun. Itten Dojo is closely affiliated with the Japanese Martial Arts Center.

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Itten Dojo Members at Kagami-biraki 2024.

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Reviews

Hear what our members and friends have to say!

Decades, not months or years

Maybe you should find out why senior members measure their training here in decades, rather than mere months or years.

William M.

Something different from typical martial arts

I’ve trained in other martial arts over 20 years and, for me, this dojo, its people, and the arts practiced in it are simply exceptional. If you’d like to see something different from the typical martial arts businesses, something that is truly beautiful and useful, something that will engage your mind and body from day one, something that challenges ALL of its practitioners—from day one to decades of practice, this is it. This. Is. It.

Dr. Sarah St. A.

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NEWS & EVENTS

What’s happening at Itten Dojo

  • Thursday, March 12, 2026
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Intro to Shodo Classes in March
  • Training with Rie Bailey Sensei
  • May 2-3, 2026
  • Event begins at 1:00pm
  • Iaido Seminar at Ohio Budokan
  • Training with Suino Sensei
  • May 16-17, 2026
  • Event begins at 9:00am
  • Introduction to Kyudo at Itten Dojo
  • Training with Velilla Sensei
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Find Our Dojo In Mechanicsburg, PA FIND OUR DOJO

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Itten Dojo is easy to find, and we reserved a parking space for you.

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Sword and Spirit Articles by Itten Dojo SWORD AND SPIRIT

The Journal of Itten Dojo
(Current and Back Issues)

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Itten Dojo Articles and Essays LEARN MORE

Life hacks, history, techniques, and philosophy from traditional budo.

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