The Fan Dojo

10/27/2019

An Obit for Steve...

EARLE, Stephen J., 69, died peacefully at his home in Richmond, Va., on October 21, 2019. Born on December 2, 1949, in North Conway, N.H., Steve was the eldest son

10/26/2019

For those of you who may not have heard, Steve Earle Sensei, Founder and Dojocho of the Fan Dojo passed away earlier this week. Steve Sensei had been battling cancer. He was at home and went peacefully with his family near at hand. The Fan Dojo will miss his guidance and inspiration.

A commemoration of Steve Sensei's life will be held at the Fan Dojo on Saturday November 16th starting at 3:30 p.m.

The dojo is located at:
2310 1/2 W. Main St.
Richmond, Va. 23220

In lieu of flowers, the family has graciously and generously asked that we recognize Steve Sensei's dedicated efforts and help extend those efforts into the future though donations to the Fan Dojo through donations to it's parent non-profit organization Circle Square Triangle Association. Please use the donate option here or send them to the above address.

09/01/2017

Masterful sword work.

09/01/2017

Special lecture given by Tada Hiroshi Shihan, 9th Dan. Copyright: International Aikido Federation http://www.aikido-international.org

08/28/2017

Part 2of the interview with the legendary Aikido master Hiroshi Tada, 9th Dan. Tada Shihan is one of the last students of O Sensei Ueshiba Morihei, the found...

08/22/2017

Interview with the legendary Aikido master Hiroshi Tada, 9th Dan. Tada Shihan is one of the last students of O Sensei Ueshiba Morihei, the founder of Aikido....

12/28/2016

Saotome Sensei is the founder of Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington D.C. He is a consummate artist, skilled not only in the martial arts, but textile, sculpture,…

12/14/2016

Kids program beginning January 15!

MARTIAL ARTS FOR CHILDREN Ages 6 and Older BEGINS JANUARY 15! Instructed by Joe Montague, 40+ years of martial arts experience CLASS TIMES: Fridays, 5:00 pm ~ 6:00 pm Sundays, 5:00 pm ~ 6:00 pm FEE…

11/24/2016

COMING SOON! The epic story of Nakamura Tempu and his mind-body approach to personal transformation

10/16/2016

"The Mysterious Magical Art of the Cat"

10/16/2016

https://aikirichmond.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/the-mysterious-magical-art-of-the-cat.pdf

10/16/2016

Check out the links on our new "Resources" page:

Aikido Schools of Ueshiba Student Handbook Glossary of Aikido Terms The Mysterious Magical Art of the Cat