Welcome to Ikushinkan Dojo.
We are located in the Southeast Part of Houston in the San Jacinto College Gym.
Classes are taught on Tuesday and Thursday Nights. Beginner class is from 7:00 till 8:30 and Advanced class is from 8:30 till 10:00
We are affiliated with the Aikido Association of America
In order to join the dojo, you will need to register for class through the college, either Continuing Education or Academic during regular Spring or Fall registratoin process. The class is offered during the summer months through the Continuing Education Department.. The cost is affordable (Approx 130.00 for 16 weeks of training (Fall and Spring)
We offer equipment and uniforms at discounted prices through the dojo (see our catalog)
Please feel free to contact us by email at charles.woodby@sjcd.edu
For information regarding other AAA dojos in the area and a map, click on the links on the left side of this page.
Students should follow standard Aikido Dojo rules and etiquette at all times while in class.
General Dojo Rules
- Remove all jewelry before practice. Wearing jewelry during practice can be dangerous.
- Do not chew gum or candy while practicing, and do not eat in the practice area.
- Keep your toe and fingernails trimmed properly
- Practice good body hygiene.
- Wear appropriate clothing such as a martial arts uniform (Gi) with appropriate belt, or other loose comfortable workout clothing. No Tank Tops or Jeans. Women should wear a sports bra underneath their Gi. Always come to class with a clean Gi or clothing.
- Respect the dojo, instructors, equipment and your fellow students; they make your training possible.
- Treat others as you wish to be treated.
- Practice only what is being taught.
- Do not leave the mat without the instructor’s permission.
- Turn off all cell phones, pagers and MP3 players before class starts.
- Do not waste time. Take your turn quickly so that others may practice.
Etiquette
- Etiquette is not simply tradition; it is part of your training.
- Bow when entering or leaving the dojo.
- Remove you shoes before getting on the mat.
- Address the instructor as “Sensei” this is Japanese for “teacher”.
- Line up, and sit on the mat facing the front (Shomen) of the class before the class starts.
- If you are late for class, sit to the side of the mat, and wait for permission to join the class on the mat.
- Before the training begins, instructor and students bow to each other out of mutual respect.
- Bow to your instructor when called upon to assist in demonstrating a technique, bow again and be seated when done.
- Bow when the instructor has finished demonstrating and has directed the class to practice.
- Your fellow students, like you, are striving to learn. Please cooperate and learn from each other.
- When your instructor claps, sit down again in neat lines, facing the front.
- Should the instructor advise you on a technique during practice, thank him and bow.
- Do not talk while your instructor is lecturing or demonstrating.
- Bow to your partner when changing partners during class. At the end of class, bow to everyone with whom you practiced.
