Aikido Institute

Wishing everyone a great holiday weekend! *Flashback* 1999 Gasshuku in Bolinas with Hoa Sensei. Do you recognize anyone? Were you there? Share your fun memories!

What is Iwama Aikido? Part 1 - History

The question comes up often when we are explaining our practice to new or prospective students. This infographic was therefore created as a tool and reference --posted on The KIAI. Parts 2 and 3 coming soon..

https://www.aikidoinstitute.org/the-kiai/what-is-iwama-aikido-pt-1-history-an-infographic

Saturday's jo class was held at the Berkeley Marina. It is so fun when we train outside!

Both Kim Peuser and Deborah Maizels Sensei will be teaching at this memorial seminar. Join if you can!

It’s dojo field trip time! Come through to one or both of these classes in July with and

Aikido Institute had a great time at the TAA Memorial Day Weekend Gasshuku in Tahoe. Josh's godan demo went well and Deborah sensei taught a great class on shiho-nage.

Stoked to welcome special guest instructor Fabian Horn from Germany on Thursday —in town for the TAA gasshuku.

is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bernice Tom Shihan. A cherished alumni of our dojo and a pioneer of Iwama Aikido in California. May she rest in peace. 🕊️🕊️

Saito Shihan