Aoyama Dojo

It was a fun start to the Okinawan Karate Spring Camp on Friday! Can’t wait to do it all again today! 🥋

Thank you to all the instructors for sharing their knowledge, experience, and time with everyone. 🙏

📣 Big shout out to Joshua Burgess for his Yonkyu promotion!!!

Congratulations … great job putting in all the hard work and dedication!!! 🥋

It’s not too late to sign up for our Annual Okinawan Karate Spring Camp!

Join us Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC for a weekend of traditional Okinawan karate training, fellowship, and learning.

Registration / Check-In Times:
• Friday registration begins at 3:00 PM, classes start at 4:00 PM
• Saturday registration begins at 8:00 AM, classes begin at 9:00 AM

Beginner Introduction to Okinawan Karate:
• Registration begins at 9:00 AM
• Class starts at 10:00 AM

Current Pricing:
• Friday Only — $80
• Saturday Only — $130 (Lunch Provided)
• Full Camp — $170
• Beginner Intro to Karate — $69

Please register in advance at:
www.AoyamaDojo.com/register

Or you are welcome to register at the door!

We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

From all of us at Aoyama Dojo, we extend our deepest gratitude to those who served and to the families who carry their legacy forward.

May we never forget the courage, sacrifice, and strength that this day represents.

Happy Memorial Day ❤️🤍💙

Aoyama Dojo will be closed for classes on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸. We will be back on Tuesday for classes!

🎇We hope you all have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!!! 🎆

Please remember and honor all the brave men and women that have and do help to keep us safe here in our beautiful country!! 🇺🇸

There were so many great adventures and opportunities to meet new friends. The training at the Shōrin-ryū Seibukan Dojo with Zenpo Shimabukuro Sensei and Zenshun Shimabukuro Sensei was truly an honor and an unforgettable experience. We left inspired, filled with new knowledge, and with amazing memories we will cherish for years to come!

Akamine Sensei was very gracious to share his time and knowledge with us. We appreciate all the coordination and work that Tim Jurgens put into this experience. I think the entire group on this trip all feel blessed and grateful for the opportunity to train together! Thank you!!

The Okinawan people are always so kind and generous…it is our favorite place to go and visit. It always feels like our home away from home and the more time we spend there and the more people we meet, the stronger our connection becomes!

Register now for our Annual Okinawan Karate Spring Camp - May 29-30, 2026, held at Blue Ridge Community College, 49 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC.

💻 For full details and to register, visit:
www.aoyamadojo.com/register

Registration options:

Friday only: $75 (4:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Saturday only: $125 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm, lunch provided)
Friday and Saturday: $160 (lunch provided Saturday)
Beginners session-Saturday only:

Early registration ends May 20th, so register now to lock in your spot.

For full details and to register, visit:
www.aoyamadojo.com/register
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Just like last year, this year’s camp will be dedicated to the memory of Hanshi Doug Perry (1937-2025), whose legacy continues to shape every class we teach.