Itten Dojo

08/03/2026

The practice of kyudo is as challenging as it is deeply centering and satisfying. If this classical form of archery intrigues you, please visit Itten Dojo and consider becoming part of our mission to bring kyudo to Pennsylvania under the direction of Velilla Sensei and the Florida Budokan.

In Kyūdō, the strongest shot is born not from force, but from harmony between body, mind, and spirit.

07/31/2026

More on the construction.

07/31/2026

How this magical place came to be.

07/27/2026

And one of the best parts is the fact that we now know each of the archers in this video.

07/27/2026

A weekend ago, receiving individual instruction at the Florida Budokan from Sabastian Velilla Sensei and Chelsey Velilla. This was a profound experience with significant impact on me and our dojo. I’m learning that the practice of kyudo is, among many other things apparently, an expression of gratitude. That part at least I’m beginning to understand.

07/24/2026

Before leaving on a getaway weekend with her husband, Bailey Sensei stopped by the dojo and created these lovely ikebana arrangements. Thank you, Sensei — happy anniversary!

07/23/2026

One week ago, I arrived at Florida Budokan for a five-day visit / training opportunity and was completely overwhelmed. We’ve worked hard to make Itten Dojo as authentic a budo training environment as possible, given the realities and constraints of our dojo being located in a commercial building. Florida Budokan doesn’t seem to recognize the concept of constraints. Founded on the shared vision of Sabastian and Chelsey Velilla, Florida Budokan is continuing to grow into a major center for Japanese martial arts and culture, with near-term plans for the addition of a tea house and construction of a museum. Nestled on 20-acres of Florida countryside, the Budokan has plenty of room to expand. In short, Florida Budokan is what Itten Dojo wishes it could be when it grows up…

Florida Budokan is a nonprofit organization and its work can be supported through donations — a link is available on the home page of floridabudokan.org.

07/22/2026

This is a very deeply appreciated milestone — thank you!