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: 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

Seminar:  October 12-13 at Berkeley Aikikai

Saturday classes: 3:00 PM through 6:00 PM
Sunday classes:   9:00 AM through 12:00 Noon

Guest Instructors: Lee Lavi, Shidoin and Jim Hauer, Shihan

(Berkeley Aikikai members please note: there will be no Iaido on Saturday; there will be only one adult morning class, from 10:15-11:15 AM)

Holiday

Monday, October 14        The Dojo will be closed for Columbus Day.

 

 

Class Schedule

mixed beginners kids

Mon

  • Morning - Mixed

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  • Beginners

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  • Evening - Mixed

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Tue

  • Noon - Mixed

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  • Kids

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  • Evening - Mixed

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  • Evening - Mixed

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Wed

  • Morning - Mixed

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  • Beginners

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  • Evening - Mixed

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Thu

  • Noon - Mixed

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  • Evening - Mixed

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  • Evening - Mixed

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Fri

  • Morning - Mixed

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  • Beginners

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  • Evening - Mixed

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Sat

  • Kids

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  • Beginners and Kyu

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  • Saturday (weapons)

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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.