Berkeley Aikikai

Chief Instructor: Marianne Shibata, 7th dan, Shihan

Visitor Policy: Given the current surge in cases, we are not able to accommodate visitors’ training.

Observers are allowed. The city of Berkeley requires we ask for full vaccination of anyone spending time in the Dojo. Masks are required, and we ask that social distancing be practiced.

Current training

Proof of vaccination is required: Effective September 10, 2021, the city of Berkeley requires that we see proof of vaccination for anyone over the age of 12.

Current mask guidelines with the Omicron variant suggest that medical masks or double masking are more effective than cloth mask alone. Please keep this in mind.

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.

In accordance with the state of California mask mandate, everyone entering the Dojo must wear a mask.

The schedule below will continue in effect for 2022. Please notice that Friday class will begin at 5:45 PM. Classes will be a mix of body arts and weapons as the instructor chooses.

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

The seminar at Berkeley Aikikai scheduled for February has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule for a later date when the current surge calms dow.

UnEn no Kai

Check back for information about a possible Summer Seminar in 2022.