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!

A place to become more

As a student at Itten Dojo since 2008, I can tell you it will be very difficult to find its equal anywhere in the area...If you are seeking a place that will help you become more, look no further than Itten Dojo.

Jennifer Z.

Definitely a special place

Structure and gravity and momentum and physics and sweat and, “Oh my gosh, that makes sense,” and “Nope, guess not,” and then something works just a tiny little bit differently and I don’t know if I did it or if it did me and I’m hooked again. I couldn’t be more impressed with the instruction and everyone I’ve met at the dojo. I feel like I really walked into something special here.

Michael T.

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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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Ann Arbor Dojo Schedule CLASS SCHEDULE

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Itten Dojo Articles and Essays LEARN MORE

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

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