Sensei Jon Whatley
Godan · 5th degree black beltChief Instructor at Joshinkan Dojo. Whatley Sensei has been a guest instructor throughout the United States, and has led the dojo since 2020.
About the dojo.
Our story
A practice rooted in tradition.
The Center for Aikido Study, also called Joshinkan Dojo, has been operating under the guidance of Sensei Jon Whatley since 2020. The dojo was founded by Sensei Bill Bunn, Rokudan.
We are a member of the Aikido Association of America, and affiliated with both the Aikikai Foundation and World Aikido Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Our lineage traces to Fumio Toyoda Shihan.
The dojo is a 501(c) nonprofit. All instructors volunteer their time, and all dues go directly to maintaining the dojo and the practice.
Bokken practice What is Aikido?
Aikido is a budo, a martial way, drawn from traditional Japanese martial arts. In Aikido we put great focus on movement, balance, posture, and your state of mind, and how this influences your connection with others.
In Aikido we look inwards to make changes in ourselves, so we can lead others to change. Instruction is focused both on the basic principles of Aikido and their applications in technique. Above all, it is taught at your level of ability — see the class schedule to come visit.
Ai. Ki. Do. The way of harmonizing with spirit and energy.合氣道 · etymology
The instructors.
All instructors at Joshinkan Dojo volunteer their time. Each holds advanced rank in the Aikido Association of America lineage.
Sensei Dave Frampton
Godan · 5th degree black beltFrampton Sensei teaches Wednesday evenings. His classes emphasize the basic principles and their applications across the dojo’s curriculum.
Sensei Mary Turner
Yondan · 4th degree black beltA senior instructor in the dojo’s teaching rotation, offering instruction grounded in years of training in the tradition.
Visit the dojo.
Class times, dues, location, and the path to membership are all on one page.