An interior view of Itten Dojo.
Suino Sensei instructing during a visit to our dojo.
Jujutsu is a great art for teenagers as well as adults.
Iaido is a great art for women as well as men.
Shodo, the art of Japanese calligraphy, is also a form of meditation.
Visiting JMAC black-belts stage a vigorous demonstration of judo.
An iaido students displays focus and intent.
An Itten Dojo student receives a well-earned promotion.
Shodo classes are taught by a master calligrapher.
Iaido students training on a nice day with our overhead door open.
Nihon Jujutsu is a modern approach to training based on older methods.
Iaido includes combative exercises known as kumitachi.
Nihon Jujutsu includes kata as well as free-sparring.
Reishiki, or ceremonial etiquette, is an important component of budo
Wolfe Sensei is the dojocho.
Teenagers benefit greatly from training in budo.

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 a godsend

Decided to try something more traditional since I’ve only studied combat sport schools for roughly 12 years. After having numerous injuries and not being able to compete in competitions any longer, Itten Dojo is a godsend. While sitting in to watch a class to see if it was for me, I noticed the instructor and student movements were very refined. The instructor not only explained the technique, also explained the purpose behind it. A wonderful first experience and have been enjoying the art form since.

John M.

The traditional spirit at Itten Dojo

Many of the Japanese martial arts you encounter in this country have been commercialized to the point where their deeper values and benefits are lost in the shuffle of capturing and retaining more and more students. Facilities dedicated to the serious study of the Japanese martial arts are rare indeed! Itten Dojo is one of these few. The spirit of the dojo shines through, in its correct appointments—spare, clean, elegant—and safe, ordered training space. This is an environment suitable for the “spiritual forging” that the best practice of the Japanese martial arts entails.

Diane S.

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NEWS & EVENTS

What’s happening at Itten Dojo

  • Thursday, October 09, 2025
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Intro Shodo Class in October
  • Training with Rie Bailey Sensei
  • Saturday, November 15, 2025
  • 1:01pm-4:00pm
  • Seminar with Scott Taylor
  • Wristlocks for Ground Fighting
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  • December 8-10, 2025
  • Event begins at 12:05pm
  • Training at JMAC
  • Iaido and Jujutsu with Suino Sensei
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