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Our Dojo

Martial Arts of Tucson is a unique alliance of martial art schools united by a dedication to authentic traditional practice made relevant to the modern day student, a commitment to welcome all sincere students, and a deep passion for each of our arts manifested in the simple joy of mutual practice. We have trained in the Tucson area since 1987.

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We have recently relocated to the Kodenkan Center.  Come by one of our classes today to say hello and see what we're all about.

Our Instructors

Our instructors take their teaching responsibilities very seriously. Being a good teacher means making sure students are doing techniques correctly and safely. Many martial arts injuries are the result of doing techniques incorrectly over a period of many years, thus damaging the body's bones and connective tissues. We work hard to make sure that all of our students, from the young to the young-at-heart, will receive all the training benefits they are looking for without having to endure dangerous training regimens.
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David Shanstrom
As the chief Aikido instructor, Sensei Shanstrom brings to you the unsurpassed knowledge and experience that only a lifetime devotion to the martial arts can develop. Sensei Shanstrom has held Black Belt rank since 1967. He has since achieved advanced rankings in several Aikido disciplines. He has trained and taught across the United States and in multiple other countries. He has taught Aikido in Tucson since 1987. Of calm, soft spoken and sincere character, Mr. Shanstrom emits these traits naturally...a reflection of the Aikido spirit itself.
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Andrew Ivy
Ivy Sensei began studying Judo at Michigan State University, under Sensei Jagoon Kim in September, 1971. He received his Shodan (first degree Black Belt) from him on August 6th, 1975. He continued his study under Sensei Ken Carson (Rendokan Dojo, Tucson, Arizona), ultimately earning his Godan (Fifth Degree Black Belt) on April 19th 2007. Ivy Sensei’s rank is certified through the USJF and the USJA. Additionally, he holds a National Judo Rank Examiner's Certification thru the USJA, a Silver Life Membership, and is registered as an Associate Member of the Shudokan Martial Arts Association. 


Our Students

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Come Join Our Family Today!

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Kodenkan Center
3127 N Stone Ave Tucson, AZ 85705

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Serving the Greater Tucson Area Since 1987.
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