Sakuru Judo

Sakuru Judo operates at Enryu Dojo, situated at 2060 East 54th Street, Suite 7, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The facility houses a collaborative martial arts community that provides complementary Japanese budo disciplines alongside the Indianapolis Aikikai. Instructional leadership at the dojo features David Johnson Sensei, who holds a fifth-degree black belt (Godan), and Joe Lavelle Sensei, who holds a fourth-degree black belt (Yondan), supported by third-degree black belt instructors Chris Kupiainen Sensei and Quinn Osburn Sensei. The training curriculum brings together classical martial arts under one roof. Grappling and traditional disciplines studied at the facility include SáKuru Ryu Judo – Jujutsu, aikido, jodo, iaido, Systema, and Zen Meditation. The dojo's aikido program is affiliated with Aikido Shimbokukai and officially recognized by the Aikido World Headquarters (Hombu Dojo) and the Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo, Japan. Practice sessions focus on balance, centered movement, breathing, joint locks, unbalancing throws, and cooperative falling techniques. Training emphasizes safety, mindful discipline, and lifelong physical development for practitioners of all experience levels. Prospective students and visiting martial artists are invited to observe classes or participate in training sessions on the mats.