Aikido RVA

Aikido RVA AIKIDO RVA
Training in Suenaka-Ha Tetsugaku-Ho Aikido
2196 Lanier Ln
Rockville, VA 23146
email: [email protected] Welcome to Aikido RVA.

We know that the decision to study a martial art can be daunting as you look for a school or a style that best suits you. If you are gathering information on the various types of martial arts that are available or making a decision to study Aikido. This page is setup to provide you with an overview of what is it like to study Aikido at our dojo. We hope that our page supports you in your

decision to join us on the mat. It is very easy to join our dojo all you have to do is find your way to the dojo. You can GET DIRECTIONS from the map on this page. You should arrive about 10 Minutes early in order to go over the necessary paperwork. If you are joining our dojo please be prepared to write two checks. The first check is for Wadokai Aikido annual membership dues written in the amount of $35.00 and may payable to Roy Suenaka. The second check will be written in the amount of $45.00 for monthly dues. Please fill out the appropriate form(s) that can be downloaded from the links listed or you can pick up the forms at the dojo when you arrive. All members of Wadokai Aikido are required to practice in a Judo Gi which can be ordered from ebogu.com. Other equipment you will need is a practice wooden sword called a Bokken and a wooden staff called a Jo. Because people have their personal preferences regarding the structure of these items, you can purchase them through any supplier. If you are non Wadokai Aikido member and would like to workout with us you are more to than welcome to join us on the mat. Please fill out the visitor's waiver and pay the $5.00 non-Wadokai Aikido member's fee. If you are taking the trial classes it is best to dress in sweat pants and a t-shirt. Also fill out the Visitor's Waiver form from the link and bring it to class with you. This waiver can also be picked up at the dojo and filled out before class.

Another tradition at Aikido RVA is the black belts chip in and purchase the hakama when a student is awarded the rank in...
04/29/2026

Another tradition at Aikido RVA is the black belts chip in and purchase the hakama when a student is awarded the rank in which a hakama is worn. It is the dans way of welcoming them to their next level of training. Joe Di Peppe Charity Hundley Kate Stefanelli, Dan Kashinejad Igor Stargard.

There are a few traditions at Aikido RVA. One is taking a picture when a new student puts on a gi for the first time as ...
04/22/2026

There are a few traditions at Aikido RVA. One is taking a picture when a new student puts on a gi for the first time as a member of Aikido RVA.

Battle thanks for the invite to the Tri City martial artist meet and greet. Enjoyed the opportunity to break bread. Loo...
04/20/2026

Battle thanks for the invite to the Tri City martial artist meet and greet. Enjoyed the opportunity to break bread. Looking forward to the gathering.

Question of the day from Aikido RVA
04/19/2026

Question of the day from Aikido RVA

04/18/2026

Shihan Joe Di Peppe taught an amazing class on understanding interface connection. Part of our being brilliant at the basics and the rest will follow format.

Some days when I walk into the dojo and average age is 60+, all I call this class "A gathering of old men." relishing th...
04/17/2026

Some days when I walk into the dojo and average age is 60+, all I call this class "A gathering of old men." relishing the idea that, " Old age and treachery, beats youth and exuberance." any day. 😆 🤣 😂

At 71 I teach old man at Aikido RVA. Come join us.

See you on the mar.
04/12/2026

See you on the mar.

04/10/2026

If you have questions about training at Aikido RVA. Email me at [email protected].

Thanks Shihan Jerome

Here’s a warm, inviting New Year’s resolution message. you can use for social media, email, or your website:A New Year’s...
01/01/2026

Here’s a warm, inviting New Year’s resolution message.

you can use for social media, email, or your website:
A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping—Join Us on the Mat.

As the new year begins, many of us are looking for ways to move with intention, find balance, and reconnect with ourselves and our community. At Aikido RVA in Rockville, VA, we invite you to make a different kind of resolution—one rooted in presence, practice, and personal growth.

Aikido is more than a martial art. It is a discipline of harmony, a moving meditation that builds strength, flexibility, focus, and calm. On the mat, we learn how to meet challenges without force, how to fall and rise again, and how to move through conflict with clarity and respect.

Whether you are brand new to Aikido or returning after time away, the new year is the perfect moment to begin. Our dojo is a welcoming space where people of all backgrounds train together, support one another, and grow—one class at a time.

If your resolution is to care for your body, steady your mind, and be part of a thoughtful, engaged community, we invite you to step onto the mat with us.
Start the year grounded. Start the year in motion.

Join us at Aikido RVA.

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2196 Lanier Lane
Rockville, VA
23146

Opening Hours

Friday 6:30pm - 8pm
Sunday 3pm - 4:30pm

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+18045370526

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