We are preparing for a year of deepening compassion, trust, and play.
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
We are preparing for a year of deepening compassion, trust, and play.
We have dojo buttons on the way. Steve Sensei is generously making them for community use. Stay tuned for your swag.
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We have dojo buttons on the way. Steve Sensei is generously making them for community use. Stay tuned for your swag.
Holiday schedule:
Adult classes are open through Thanksgiving. Our last class of the year is Tuesday, December 23. Then we return to regular schedule on Friday, January 2.
See you at the dojo.
Adult classes are open through Thanksgiving. Our last class of the year is Tuesday, December 23. Then we return to regular schedule on Friday, January 2.
See you at the dojo.
November 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Holiday schedule:
Adult classes are open through Thanksgiving. Our last class of the year is Tuesday, December 23. Then we return to regular schedule on Friday, January 2.
See you at the dojo.
Adult classes are open through Thanksgiving. Our last class of the year is Tuesday, December 23. Then we return to regular schedule on Friday, January 2.
See you at the dojo.
We are opening up the youth class on Tuesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 8 for free to new students. If you know parents in the Bay Area, it's a great message to share.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We are opening up the youth class on Tuesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 8 for free to new students. If you know parents in the Bay Area, it's a great message to share.
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"I love working with young people, because they are so ready to be empowered and taught real practical skills that make their lives better."
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November 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
"I love working with young people, because they are so ready to be empowered and taught real practical skills that make their lives better."
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We are scrubbing the mats on Sunday before class.
As orientation for anyone new: eco-friendly spray and towels will be there, and practice will commence at its usual time (this is a short project).
See you at the dojo.
As orientation for anyone new: eco-friendly spray and towels will be there, and practice will commence at its usual time (this is a short project).
See you at the dojo.
November 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM
We are scrubbing the mats on Sunday before class.
As orientation for anyone new: eco-friendly spray and towels will be there, and practice will commence at its usual time (this is a short project).
See you at the dojo.
As orientation for anyone new: eco-friendly spray and towels will be there, and practice will commence at its usual time (this is a short project).
See you at the dojo.
On Sunday, November 16 we are gathering at Picante for a meal after class. It's a chance to get to know each other and enjoy delicious food and drink. See you there.
November 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
On Sunday, November 16 we are gathering at Picante for a meal after class. It's a chance to get to know each other and enjoy delicious food and drink. See you there.
We are happy to share that aikido classes for adults are free all month in January. Students learn grounding, calm, and leadership in a playful and supportive group. We look forward to working together.
November 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We are happy to share that aikido classes for adults are free all month in January. Students learn grounding, calm, and leadership in a playful and supportive group. We look forward to working together.
We are pleased to share a book launch party for Mike Jung next Sunday, at 4:30pm (Mrs. Dalloway's in Oakland). Here is the link to register (for free).
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October 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We are pleased to share a book launch party for Mike Jung next Sunday, at 4:30pm (Mrs. Dalloway's in Oakland). Here is the link to register (for free).
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"As an ideal in any technique, I focus on eliminating three things: muri, muda, and mura - strain, waste, and inconsistency."
- Anno Sensei, in Journey to the Heart of Aikido
- Anno Sensei, in Journey to the Heart of Aikido
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"As an ideal in any technique, I focus on eliminating three things: muri, muda, and mura - strain, waste, and inconsistency."
- Anno Sensei, in Journey to the Heart of Aikido
- Anno Sensei, in Journey to the Heart of Aikido
Thank you for supporting Hao in becoming a black belt. We always appreciate his warmth, humor, and sense of perspective Here is to many more years together.
October 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Thank you for supporting Hao in becoming a black belt. We always appreciate his warmth, humor, and sense of perspective Here is to many more years together.
Our youth aikido program meets twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 4:30pm - 5:30pm.
We are well staffed with two teaching teams of two Sensei each, dedicated aikido practitioners themselves. It's such an honor to introduce young people to their most capable, playful, and grounded selves.
We are well staffed with two teaching teams of two Sensei each, dedicated aikido practitioners themselves. It's such an honor to introduce young people to their most capable, playful, and grounded selves.
October 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Our youth aikido program meets twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 4:30pm - 5:30pm.
We are well staffed with two teaching teams of two Sensei each, dedicated aikido practitioners themselves. It's such an honor to introduce young people to their most capable, playful, and grounded selves.
We are well staffed with two teaching teams of two Sensei each, dedicated aikido practitioners themselves. It's such an honor to introduce young people to their most capable, playful, and grounded selves.
Hope you can join us for Hao - 1st dan on Sunday, October 19. Hao has been with us almost ten years and also teaches Tai Chi.
Students training can show up at 12:30pm and anyone watching at 1:15pm. Then we have a meal at Picante to eat and celebrate.
Students training can show up at 12:30pm and anyone watching at 1:15pm. Then we have a meal at Picante to eat and celebrate.
October 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Hope you can join us for Hao - 1st dan on Sunday, October 19. Hao has been with us almost ten years and also teaches Tai Chi.
Students training can show up at 12:30pm and anyone watching at 1:15pm. Then we have a meal at Picante to eat and celebrate.
Students training can show up at 12:30pm and anyone watching at 1:15pm. Then we have a meal at Picante to eat and celebrate.
Our very own Mike Jung is hosting a book launch party on Sunday, November 2 at 4:30pm. Hope you can join us at Mrs. Dalloway's bookstore in Oakland (free registration through EventBrite).
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October 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Our very own Mike Jung is hosting a book launch party on Sunday, November 2 at 4:30pm. Hope you can join us at Mrs. Dalloway's bookstore in Oakland (free registration through EventBrite).
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“In Aikido training, we learn from everyone. We learn from the most experience people, but we also learn from new students. Everyone is connected through the heart and develops a mutual understanding. It is important to create a place where that can happen.”
― Anno Sensei
― Anno Sensei
October 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“In Aikido training, we learn from everyone. We learn from the most experience people, but we also learn from new students. Everyone is connected through the heart and develops a mutual understanding. It is important to create a place where that can happen.”
― Anno Sensei
― Anno Sensei
Hao is promoting to 1st dan (black belt) on Sunday, October 19. Students training will show up at 12:30pm as always and guests can do the same or by 1:15pm. It's our last promotion of the year so we can gather a big group and celebrate at Picante afterwards.
October 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Hao is promoting to 1st dan (black belt) on Sunday, October 19. Students training will show up at 12:30pm as always and guests can do the same or by 1:15pm. It's our last promotion of the year so we can gather a big group and celebrate at Picante afterwards.
Our very own Encian Pastel is an amazing artist. He offers dojo mugs (with and without a handle) so you can enjoy the new logo and a beverage of your choice.
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October 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Our very own Encian Pastel is an amazing artist. He offers dojo mugs (with and without a handle) so you can enjoy the new logo and a beverage of your choice.
ncnmade.com/product-cate...
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We are open with a regular schedule on Monday, October 13 (Indigenous Peoples' Day). You can show up at 7:30pm for sticks practice, and we have spares for community use. See you there.
September 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We are open with a regular schedule on Monday, October 13 (Indigenous Peoples' Day). You can show up at 7:30pm for sticks practice, and we have spares for community use. See you there.
Our next promotion day (and the last of the year) is Hao - 1st dan. That is Sunday, October 19 with 12:30pm arrival for students and up to 1:15pm for guests. See you there!
September 23, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Our next promotion day (and the last of the year) is Hao - 1st dan. That is Sunday, October 19 with 12:30pm arrival for students and up to 1:15pm for guests. See you there!
Thank you so much for supporting Martha in advancing to 1st kyu. And it was a rite of passage for the whole dojo with Alan Sensei facilitating. We are cultivating a super capable group.
September 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thank you so much for supporting Martha in advancing to 1st kyu. And it was a rite of passage for the whole dojo with Alan Sensei facilitating. We are cultivating a super capable group.
We are happy to share this neurodiversity event (online this Friday at 2pm Pacific) with Andrew Reichart. If you want to learn more about the many brain styles and how to work harmoniously with them, see you there.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We are happy to share this neurodiversity event (online this Friday at 2pm Pacific) with Andrew Reichart. If you want to learn more about the many brain styles and how to work harmoniously with them, see you there.
www.eventbrite.com/e/neurodiver...
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Martha is promoting to 1st kyu (second level brown) on Sunday, September 21. We'll show up at 12:30pm to set up and train, then do the promotion, and will pack up at 2:30pm as usual. See you at the dojo.
September 15, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Martha is promoting to 1st kyu (second level brown) on Sunday, September 21. We'll show up at 12:30pm to set up and train, then do the promotion, and will pack up at 2:30pm as usual. See you at the dojo.
On Sunday, September 14, we'll scrub the mats before class (showing up at the usual time of 12:30pm) and then will gather at Picante (6th Street and Gilman) for a meal after class. See you at the dojo.
September 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
On Sunday, September 14, we'll scrub the mats before class (showing up at the usual time of 12:30pm) and then will gather at Picante (6th Street and Gilman) for a meal after class. See you at the dojo.
Thank you for supporting Zoe in becoming a brown belt. She started training almost a decade ago in our youth program. And the next dojo event is mat cleaning and a Picante meal next Sunday.
September 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Thank you for supporting Zoe in becoming a brown belt. She started training almost a decade ago in our youth program. And the next dojo event is mat cleaning and a Picante meal next Sunday.
On Fridays this month, we are focusing on the fundamentals to support our new students. All levels are invited to practice. We'll learn technique names, how to work in a group of three, and basic movements like rolls and falls. See you at the dojo.
September 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
On Fridays this month, we are focusing on the fundamentals to support our new students. All levels are invited to practice. We'll learn technique names, how to work in a group of three, and basic movements like rolls and falls. See you at the dojo.