Our Dojo / Clubs

A dōjō is a miniature cosmos where we make contact with ourselves – our fears, anxieties, reactions, and habits. It is an arena of confined conflict where we confront an opponent who is not really an opponent but who israther a partner engaged in helping us understand ourselves more fully. It is a place where we can learn a great deal in a short time about who we are and how we react in the world. The conflicts that take place inside the dojo help in preparing us to handle conflicts that exist outside. Thus, the total concentration and discipline required to study budō carries over into daily life.