The Catonsville Dojo
A Space for the Arts of Meaningful Living
Dojo (道場): "the place of the Way"
The word dojo (道場) literally means "the place of the Way". The kanji represent the Tao (the Way of the Cosmos; read as "dō", like "dough", in Japanese) and a place upon the earth ("jō").
The Catonsville Dojo is a place for the arts of meaningful living. It is the home of several independent programs, linked below. .
Water's Edge Aikikai
For more information on Aikido and Water's Edge Aikikai, please visit
WatersEdgeAikikai.com or email watersedgeaikikai@
Catonsville Seido Karate
Catonsville Seido Karate is proud to be located in "Music City Maryland". We're turning up the volume and bringing the martial arts to Baltimore County's Arts and Entertainment District! We provide traditional Japanese karate training for self-development, self-defense, and physical fitness for adults of all ages, teens, and children ages 4 and up.
Chief Instructor: Jun Shihan Tom Swiss
Wellness by EarthTouch Shiatsu
Offering classes in wellness for body, mind, and spirit based on the practices of Asian Bodywork Therapy and the philosophies of Chinese medicine.
Schedule/Calendar
Regular Weekly Schedule:
Tuesday evening: Karate 10-11am, 5-8:30 pm
Wednesday evening: Karate 6-8 pm
Thursday evening: Karate 5-6:30 pm
Friday evening: Karate 5:30-7:30 pm; second and fourth Fridays, qi gong with EarthTouch Shiatsu, 5:30pm
Saturday morning: Karate 9-10am
For more information on Aikido classes, please visit WatersEdgeAikikai.com
This is a general outline; schedules vary week to week. Please contact the group you are interested in visting directly, before planning your visit.