Berkeley Aikikai

Aikido in Berkeley since 1989

Visitor Policy


Visitor Policy: Visitors are always welcome to observe. Those who have active affiliation with Hombu Dojo are welcome to train as visitors. Yudansha should bring their Aikikai yudansha book. Kyu grades should bring some document from their current Dojo that shows their affiliation, or a letter from their instructor.

Anyone is welcome to become a member. Call or send email for information.

Announcements

Upcoming events and schedule changes

UnEnKai Summer Seminar

June 14 -17 (Thursday through Sunday) at Berkeley Aikikai

Guest instructor: T. Suzuki Shihan, Hombu Dojo

Please check the Seminar page for the provisional schedule.

Schedule changes due to Summer Seminar

Wednesday, June 13 – morning class as usual

                                        one evening class, 5:30 – 6:30 PM, all levels

Thursday, June 14 through Sunday, June 17

                                       seminar classes only (no noon class Thursday, no Kids’ class Saturday)

Monday, June 18 – The Dojo will be closed

regular schedule resumes Tuesday, June 19

Class Schedule

 mixed
 beginners
 kids

Mon

  • Morning

    -

  • Beginners

    -

  • Evening

    -

Tue

  • Noon

    -

  • Kids

    -

  • Evening

    -

  • Evening

    -

Wed

  • Morning

    -

  • Beginners

    -

  • Evening

    -

Thu

  • Noon

    -

  • Evening

    -

  • Evening

    -

Fri

  • Morning

    -

  • Beginners

    -

  • Evening

    -

Sat

  • Kids

    -

  • Beginners and Kyu

    -

  • Saturday (weapons)

    -

Zazen is held the first and 3rd Saturdays of the month 7am–8am.
Iaido is held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 7:45am–8:45am.

The dojo is usually closed for all major US Holidays. Please check the bulletin board in the dojo for updates, also see Announcements above.