# Joshinkan Dojo: Center for Aikido Study

> A small nonprofit aikido dojo in Cary, North Carolina. Affiliated with the Aikido Association of America. Operating under Sensei Jon Whatley since 2020. Lineage traces to Fumio Toyoda Shihan via the AAA.

## Quick facts

- Location: 944 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513 (inside Master Chang's Taekwondo)
- Phone: (919) 578-2990
- Email: centerforaikidostudy@gmail.com
- Monthly dues: $65, no contracts
- Introductory period: one month — attend as many classes as you can
- Five minutes from downtown Cary; twenty from downtown Raleigh

## Class schedule

All times Eastern.

- Tuesday   8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Whatley Sensei)
- Wednesday 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Frampton Sensei)
- Thursday  8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Whatley Sensei)
- Sunday    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (open mat)

Visitors are always welcome to observe a class.

## Instructors (all volunteer)

- Sensei Jon Whatley — Chief Instructor, Godan (5th degree black belt). Teaches Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Has led the dojo since 2020.
- Sensei Dave Frampton — Instructor, Godan (5th degree black belt). Teaches Wednesday evenings.
- Sensei Mary Turner — Senior Instructor, Yondan (4th degree black belt).

## How to begin

If you are new to Aikido: join for one month and attend as many classes as you can. You will be paired with an instructor who will work with you on basic movements and how to safely train. If after the introductory month you wish to continue, we set up your membership.

If you have trained before: please meet with Sensei Whatley about membership. Visitors currently training at another dojo are welcome to come train with us.

What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing. A traditional dogi can be acquired once you decide to continue.

## What is Aikido?

Aikido is a budo — a martial way drawn from traditional Japanese martial arts. We focus on movement, balance, posture, and state of mind, and how these influence your connection with others. In Aikido we look inwards to make changes in ourselves so we can lead others to change. Instruction is focused on the basic principles of Aikido and their applications in technique, taught at your level of ability.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.raleighaikido.com): Overview, weekly schedule, intro to the dojo and practice.
- [About](https://www.raleighaikido.com/about): Dojo story, the practice of Aikido, and the volunteer instructors.
- [Visit](https://www.raleighaikido.com/visit): Class schedule, dues, location, and contact information.

## Affiliations

- [Aikido Association of America](https://www.aaa-aikido.com)
- [Triangle Aikido](https://triangleaikido.weebly.com/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Joshinkan-Dojo-137758059571468/)

The dojo is a 501(c) nonprofit. All instructors volunteer their time, and all dues maintain the dojo.