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2100 Chestnut St 2nd Fl, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
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460 ftWalnut St & 21st St
760 ft22nd Street
780 ftWalnut St & 23rd St
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Aikido a Japanese Martial Art based on the philosphy that «To injure an opponent is to injure yourself and that aggression should be controlled without inflicting injury.” — Morihei Ueshiba.
History
Established in 1991.
Founded in 1991 by the late Henry Smith Sensei, the dojo has been a leader in the Philadelphia martial arts community for the past two decades.
Our purpose is to develop and improve physical and mental health, as well as gain a sense of cultural diversity, through practicing Aikido, established and founded by Master Morihei Ueshiba («O-Sensei»). The Aikikai of Philadelphia is a member dojo of the United States Aikido Federation («USAF»), under the direction of Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei, and is allied with the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, the Aikikai Foundation Headquarters, located in Tokyo, Japan.
We are open to anyone who wishes to practice and learn Aikido with diligence and friendliness.
Meet the Manager
Chief Instructor.
Manager
Roderick Johnson started practicing Aikido under Henry Smith Sensei more than 15 years ago and holds the rank of Sandan or 3rd degree black belt. He was one of the most loyal and talented practitioners under Henry Smith Sensei. He assumed the role of Chief Instructor in August 2013. In continuing the legacy of Smith Sensei, he seeks to foster an environment in which the essence of Aikido assists individuals in unlocking and releasing their life’s energy. Johnson Sensei is also a licensed social worker and therapist in the state of Pennsylvania and uses what he has learned from Aikido’s principles in his daily interactions with his clients to serve the Philadelphia community.
