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道場 — Where the way is practiced

Federation Dojos

Step onto the tatami of any Aikikai Federation of Armenia dojo. Each training hall keeps the etiquette and curriculum passed down from the Hombu Dojo in Tokyo.

「合気道は和の武道なり」 — Aikido is the martial art of harmony.

5 dojos

本部道場

Honbu Dojo — Vagharshyan

  • V. Vagharshyan St. 24, Davtashen, Yerevan
  • Founded: 2003
  • Chief Instructor: Armen Hovhannisyan-shihan (6 Dan)
  • +374 93 972213
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Weekly schedule

  • Mon
    • 17:00–18:00KidsBeginners
    • 19:30–21:00AdultAll levels
  • Tue
    • 19:30–21:00AdultAll levels
  • Wed
    • 17:00–18:00KidsBeginners
    • 19:30–21:00AdultAdvanced
  • Thu
    • 19:30–21:00Weapons (Buki-waza)All levels
  • Fri
    • 17:00–18:00YouthAll levels
    • 19:30–21:00AdultAll levels
  • Sat
    • 10:00–12:00AdultAll levels

Training focus

  • Tachi-waza
  • Suwari-waza
  • Aiki-ken
  • Aiki-jo

Dojo etiquette

  • Bow (rei) at the door, then to the kamiza when stepping on the mat.
  • A clean white keikogi is required; hakama from 1st kyu and above.
  • Silence on the mat. Listen, watch, then practice.
  • Remove watches and jewelry before training.
  • Bring bokken, jo, and tanto only if asked by the sensei.