Asahi Dojo Information

Collegeville Station - lower level - 50 West 3rd Ave, Collegeville, PA 19426 610-489-6281 Established in 2000, Asahikan Dojo focuses on working with enthusiasts to assist in obtaining the tools needed to function as true Budo practitioners on and off the mat. We explore both the martial and the art sides of training for the mind, body and spirit within traditional Japanese Martial Art forms. Asahi is the Japanese word for the morning rising sun. We believe that each day holds new lessons, new challenges, new encounters and new paths to follow - making our learning endless. Under the direction of Michael Aloia Sensei, classes will demonstrate an array of traditional Japanese Martial Arts including a combination of empty hand and Buki waza (weapons). Techniques such as takedowns, hip throws, strikes, chokes, sweeps, joint locks, use of various weapons, minor ground work and self-defense will allow for a broad range of training in a controlled environment without the fear of injury. The art of falling or ukemi is also included in every class. The training enables practitioners the opportunity to develop the skills required to protect themselves in the event balance is lost and a fall is inevitable. This also creates a safe training environment for all participants. Our dojo is a fully matted traditional training space with available changing rooms and multiple sitting areas. Asahikan Dojo, part of Aikido United International, a non-profit 501c3 community organization, offers day, evening and weekend classes for men, women, youth and children. Please see our current schedule. We publish a blog , monthly newsletter , offer DVDs , books, workshops and conduct events regularly. Together we learn - together we grow. Asahikan Dojo is a member of several Budo and Martial Arts Organizations as way to promote the arts, maintain lineage, create longevity and preserve integrity. Our program is an affiliate member of Aikido Shimbokukai . The Aikido Shimbokukai is an officially recognized organization by the Aikido World ...