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Welcome
It is our sincere hope that you will enjoy visiting this site of the  Aikido Suenaka-Ha Ashland
dojo and that it will support  you in making your decision to study Aikido.  As students of
Aikido, our aim is to become proficient in Aikido through rigorous practice of the principles
and techniques of Suenaka Ha Tetsugaku Ho Aikido.  In order to achieve this goal mutual
respect for each other is first and foremost.  Our classes offer a great workout that will
enhance your physical well being as you learn self defense techniques.  We provide a safe
and supportive place to practice because people come to Aikido at different ages, with
different physical experiences as well as life experiences.  By providing this type of
environment  allows students to overcome fears and concerns about studying a martial arts.
 
It is also the goal of our dojo to be involved in the community in which we live and practice.
During the year we participate in various community service projects.  By doing so allows us
to foster the Aiki spirit beyond the walls of the dojo. So please feel free to join us as we carry
out these projects and feel free to send us notice of a community service project that you are
involved in.  (
see dojo activities)

Who Studies Aikido?
There are many reasons why someone decides to study Aikido. Some students study Aikido
 for self defense reasons only.  Others may study this form of self defense for professional
reasons. There are also students who practice Aikido to obtain a better understanding of  
the Aikido principles.  Then there are the Aikido students who study for sheer joy of a good
workout..  Whatever your reasons for wanting studying Aikido there is a place for you on the
mat at Aikido of Suenaka-Ha Ashland and you are welcomed to join us..  What is needed to
study at our dojo is a  desire to learn about Aikido and enjoy meeting great people and being
part of a great community

LOCATION
We are  located 405 England Street in Ashland, Va in the county of Hanover and just 15
miles north of Richmond, Virginia. We have been in this location since we opened our doors
in February of 2000.  Our students come from not only the Ashland area, but Beaverdam,
Richmond, Hanover, Montpeliar and Harrisonburg.  We are one of two dojos in the metro
Richmond area sanctioned by Roy Y. Suenaka to train in this style of Aikido.  Please feel free
to visit
Aikido of Suenaka-Ha Richmond headed by Sensei Joe McClure located south of
Richmond, Va in the Chesterfield area.

After viewing this site, If you have other questions please contact us or better yet stop by,
take off your shoes and try out a class. The first one is on the house.
Location
405 England Street Ashland, Va
Henry Clay Shopping Center
Ashland, Va 23005

Contact
804 537 0526
Email Dojocho@gmail.com

Class Fees
$40.00 per month  
$35.00 Annual Membership Dues

Class Schedule
Sundays  4:30 - 6:30
Friday      6:00-7:00  (except 3rd
Fridays)
3rd Fridays  6:00am - 7:00am
Aikido Suenaka-Ha Ashland