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 the headquarters of Aikido UnEn no Kai, 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


Visitors: People are allowed to train as visitors if their home Dojo is connected with Hombu Dojo in Japan. Anyone training in the Dojo must be fully vaccinated, including booster if eligible. Not all classes will be open to visitors, so please contact us in advance to confirm your planned visit, using the email above.

Observers are allowed. Please wear masks until vaccination status is confirmed: we ask that social distancing be practiced.

Announcements

Holiday
Monday, October 9th: the Dojo is closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Regular schedule resumes Tuesday, October 10th.

Current Training
We ask anyone training at the Dojo be fully vaccinated. We also ask that everyone continue to observe testing guidelines if they are regularly in other settings that do not require vaccination or masks, or if they travel. If anyone is exposed to COVID or has symptoms of any illness, we ask that they stay safely away until they know they are not ill.

Current mask guidelines: We are currently mask optional in all classes. You are welcome to continue wearing a mask if you wish.

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, to get a feel for the Dojo and what training may be like. Please wear a mask when you come. Once we have checked vaccination status, you may unmask.

We do not have “trial classes”; membership dues are paid monthly.

There are no restrictions on class size.

The schedule below will continue in effect for 2023. 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.

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Chief Instructor: Lee Lavi, 6th Dan, Shidoin
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Chief Instructor: Spencer Smith, 6th Dan, Shidoin
For information contact Mr. Spencer Smith via email: spencertsmith1025@gmail.com

Class Schedule

New students are welcome to train Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evening classes and Saturday mornings.

Mon

  • 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 - Free Practice

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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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Iaido practice 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.