At Zanshin Ithaca Dojo you are part of centuries of tradition in the practice of Okinawan karate, Japanese jiu-jutsu, aiki-jutsu, and kobudo.
Classes are a mix of indoors and outdoors based at EcoVillage Ithaca.
09/19/2025
On the 25th I am offering a Self Defense class for Teens and Adults.
Details and registration are at https://zanshinithaca.com/self-defense/
Learn practical strategies and techniques that every person can apply regardless of age, gender, or physical condition.
We will cover
● Situational and self-awareness
● De-escalation tactics
● Blocks, strikes, kicks
● Bullying and Assault
10/23/2024
Looking forward to showcasing what students have been learning at the karate demonstration tomorrow.
https://zanshinithaca.com/events/
5PM at TREE Common House, 300 Rachel Carson Way, EcoVillage Ithaca
No class tonight due to the storm. Stay safe and see you next week.
09/01/2022
Board Breaking Class coming up on 29 September 2022.
Students will also demonstrate some of what we have been doing in class.
New hours starting in April.
Class Openings
Junior (ages 6-11)
Thrs 4:30-5:30PM
Senior (ages 12+)
Tue 5:30-7:00PM
Thrs 5:30-7:00PM
04/01/2019
Congratulations to our head instructors for their years of dedication to their students and to the martial arts. Sensei Entwood and Sensei Pfuntner have both been promoted to the rank of Godan. Sensei Georgek has been promoted to the rank of Rokudan. Our school wouldn't be what it is without our excellent instructors.
No class tonight due to the weather. Keep warm!
No class Dec 24, 28 or 31st.
Keep practicing!
Starting in March we are adding a Sunday night adult class to the schedule.
Reminder no class on Nov 24. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Note we have some schedule changes coming up:
Thu Sep 22 2016 - No class. Sensei will be in China.
Sun Oct 02 2016 - Special Sunday Class
Sun Oct 09 2016 - Black Belt Class in Hornell
Sun Oct 23 2016 - Special Sunday Class
| Tuesday | 5:30pm - 7pm |
| Thursday | 4:30pm - 7pm |