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.
We occasionally host guest instructors and other events relevant to our mission. If you have an idea for a class or event for which you'd like to partner with us, please contact us.
Catonsville Seido Karate Grand Opening November 2 and 3. Free classes and demonstrations! More information here.
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 7 and up. Weekly classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
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 6-8:30 pm
Thursday evening: Karate 5-6:30 pm
For more information on Aikido classes, please visit WatersEdgeAikikai.com
Special events:
November 2 & 3: Catonsville Seido Karate Grand Opening Free classes and demonstrations!
November 28: Thanksgiving, dojo closed
December 24 - January 1: Winter break, dojo closed