OC Aikido Dojo

Some photos from our Thursday night BJJ class 😊

🥋 Special Guest Instructor – Friday, March 27 🥋

OC Aikido is absolutely thrilled to welcome back Cinzia Paviot Shihan (6th Dan) ~ ~ as our guest instructor!

Cinzia Shihan brings such a warm, uplifting presence to the mat - sweet but strong, inspiring, and like a breath of fresh air. As a high-ranking female practitioner, she’s an amazing role model and a wonderful example of women in martial arts.

Training with a visiting Shihan is a great opportunity to gain new insight and deepen your practice!

📅 Class Schedule:
• Kids Class: 5:30–6:30 PM
• Adult / Advanced Kids Class: 6:45–8:30 PM

🔗 Learn more about Cinzia Paviot Shihan:
https://aikido-kobayashi.org/shihankai/paviot-cinzia/

What a fantastic seminar weekend at OC Aikido!

We were thrilled to welcome Lia Suzuki Shihan (7th Dan) for three days of training, learning, and connection on the mat. Her teaching always brings incredible insight, clarity, and energy, and it’s truly a joy to learn from her each time she visits. 🙏🏻

It also felt especially meaningful that the final day of the seminar fell on International Women’s Day. Having such an accomplished female Shihan leading the mat was a wonderful reminder that Aikido is truly for everyone.

One of the things that made this weekend special was seeing our community together - women, men, and kids all training side by side. At OC Aikido we’re proud to be The Family Dojo, where families and students of all ages can grow together through practice.

Thank you to everyone who came out to train and helped make the seminar such a wonderful experience!

📣 Follow Lia Suzuki Shihan:
📸 Instagram:
📘 Facebook: Lia Suzuki — https://www.facebook.com/LiaSuzuki2

OC Aikido is looking forward to welcoming Lia Suzuki Shihan (7th Dan, Aikikai) for a 3-day seminar, March 6–8, 2026.

This weekend of training is a great chance to explore technique, connection, and movement with a well-known and respected instructor - whether you attend one day or the full weekend.

📅 March 6–8, 2026
📍 Orange County Aikido
👉 details here: www.ocaikido.com/suzukishihanseminar

📣 Follow Lia Suzuki Shihan:
📸 (Instagram)
📘 Lia Suzuki: https://www.facebook.com/LiaSuzuki2

🥋 Special Guest Instructor – Friday, February 20 🥋

OC Aikido is thrilled to welcome Cinzia Paviot Shihan (6th Dan) ~ ~ as our guest instructor on Friday, February 20!

Training with a visiting Shihan is a special opportunity to gain new insights and deepen your practice.

📅 Class Schedule:
• Kids Class: 5:30–6:30 PM
• Adult / Advanced Kids Class: 6:45–8:30 PM

We encourage all of our students to attend and take advantage of this special training opportunity.

🔗 Learn more about Cinzia Paviot Shihan:
https://aikido-kobayashi.org/shihankai/paviot-cinzia/

Friday night training with a small but dedicated group 🥋
Classes like this allow for focused practice, thoughtful instruction, and meaningful connection on the mat.

We were also honored to have Ishigaki Sensei join us as a guest instructor tonight. His presence, experience, and perspective always add something extra to class. 🙏🏻

It’s Aikido/Boxing Night! 🥋🥊
From rolling to striking, everyone showed up strong and gave it 💯. Loving the energy on the mat tonight!

The sky may be gray, but the spirit on the mat is bright. ☔️🤍

Rainy SoCal days don’t stop our students from showing up, training hard, and growing together.

Consistency is part of the journey - and this group brings it!

We had an amazing promotion exam toight.
🎉 Please congratulate our newest 1kyu, Koen. 🎉
Look at all these flying bodies!