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 Among our visions was to create a world-class training center for AIKIDO and to support the local community. Toward this end, we have planned and built a new facility, the "Shin Dojo." The program here is to be modeled after that of the Iwama Dojo in Japan.
The Shin Dojo is a world-class dojo facility that includes air conditioning, showers, locker rooms, increased mat area, uchideshi facilities, and space for seminars.
Many environmental features have already been incorporated into the site design. The site plan has won a low-impact design innovation award from EPA. The building design also has many conservation elements.
You can read an informative newspaper article on the building design and construction -> here.
Here are the milestones we’ve passed so far:
| Special Use Permit Submitted |
May 24, 2004 |
| Special Use Permit Approved |
October 27, 2004 |
| Owens Architects Hired |
March 10, 2005 |
| Site Plan Submitted |
May 9, 2005 |
| Initial Septic Permit Submitted |
September 29, 2005 |
| Site Plan Approved |
June 15, 2006 |
| Septic Construction Permit Approved |
November 7, 2006 |
| Site Work Contract Awarded |
December 1, 2006 |
| Groundbreaking Ceremony |
December 23, 2006 |
| Educational Grant from VA DCR |
March 2007 |
| Pavillion Construction Permit |
April 19, 2007 |
| Pavillion Construction Begun |
June 12, 2007 |
| Pavillion Erected |
July 15, 2007 |
| EPA Award for Site Design |
September 7, 2007 |
| Dojo Building Permit Application |
December 11, 2007 |
| Dojo Building Permit Issued |
July 7, 2008 |
| Dojo Construction Management Awarded to Newhouse Miles Group |
July 11, 2008 |
| Dojo Foundation Work Starts |
September 8, 2008 |
| ICF Exterior Walls installed |
October 7, 2008 |
| Concrete Slab Poured |
November 6, 2008 |
| SIP Roof Panels Installed |
December 5, 2008 |
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| Temporary Occupancy Permit |
October, 2009 |
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Click here to see photos of the construction: Photo Gallery
Stay tuned for more progress…
 Your support is appreciated – we have set up a Building Fund for donations toward the finish work on the dojo. We are well on our way to meet our fundraising goals and your contribution will make a difference! Click to donate.
Please contact us if you would like to donate time or resources instead of funds.
Here's our Wish List. You can phone us at 1.540.582.9600 or email us.
Arigato!
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