Berkeley Aikikai

Aikido in Berkeley since 1989

Chief Instructor: Marianne Shibata, 7th dan, Shihan

1812 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley CA, 94702  510-649-7330
dojo@berkeleyaikikai.org

Berkeley Aikikai is headquarters of Aikido UnEnKai, and maintains a direct connection to Hombu Dojo (Aikikai Foundation), Tokyo, Japan. Berkeley Aikikai admits students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin.
Dojo Location

Visitor Policy


Visitor Policy: With the lifting of state restrictions, UnEnKai members will be able to train as visitors. We ask that you be fully vaccinated.

At this time, we are not open to drop-in visitors training, but expect to allow these visits in the future.

Observers are welcome. Please wear a mask.

Announcements

Changes effective September 10

Proof of vaccination: Effective September 10, the city of Berkeley requires that we see proof of vaccination for anyone over the age of 12 who enters our Dojo.

Friday classes will now begin at 6:00 PM. All other evening classes continue to begin at 5:45 PM.

We are accepting beginners for training in evening classes Monday through Thursday, and also Saturday morning (see schedule below). We encourage anyone interested in beginning to come observe; please wear a mask when you come.

There are no restrictions on class size.

We continue to require masks in the Dojo, especially due to recent variant surges. We re-evaluate this as new guidance comes out. Gloves are no longer required in adult classes, but please wear them if you wish. We ask everyone to continue washing hands before and after class.

We will continue on the modified schedule below (as of September 10). Classes will be a mix of body arts and weapons as the instructor chooses.

There may be some other changes to mat procedures. Please check with a senior student if you have questions.

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Class Schedule

This schedule is in effect as of August 1, 2021. It is subject to change as restrictions are lifted. New students may train Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evening classes and Saturday mornings.

Mon

  • Morning - Mixed

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  • Evening - All levels

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Tue

  • Noon - Mixed

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  • Kids

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  • Evening - All levels

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Wed

  • Morning - Mixed

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  • Evening - All levels

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Thu

  • Noon - Mixed

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  • Evening - All levels

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Fri

  • Evening - All levels

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Sat

  • Kids

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  • Saturday - Beginners welcome

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Zazen: sitting is the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month starting at 7:00am. Iaido is held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 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.