Sensei is a 7th Dan. She is the highest ranking aikido sensei in San Diego. She teaches everyday. The teachings are based on Iwama style/ takemusu aikido as it was passed from O'sensei to Morihiro Saito sensei in his later years when he was more focused on spreading world peace and using martial arts as a way to unite people as opposed to defeating them. The training emphasizes correct form and using your center/ core to move your training partner. This is a noncompetitive environment with emphasis on helping each other grow. You will learn techniques that are not taught in other martial arts. If you want to live in the dojo you can, if approved. If you surf, aikido... read full review
February 2011
Great teacher, great school, great price. Traditional Takemusu Aikido following teachings from Saito Sensei. Could train as much as 7 days if desired. Kids classes are available and summer programs are available as well.
May 2008
This is a great martial arts school. What makes this place so great is the people here. If you have never experienced Aikido come and watch a class. You will be amazed at what these artists can do with their bodies. After watching my first advanced class I was blown away by the power and beauty of the techniques. It was fast and smooth and just seemed to flow. There is also a children's class that is formatted especially for youth.
Sensei is a 7th Dan. She is the highest ranking aikido sensei in San Diego. She teaches everyday. The teachings are based on Iwama style/ takemusu aikido as it was passed from O'sensei to Morihiro Saito sensei in his later years when he was more focused on spreading world peace and using martial arts as a way to unite people as opposed to defeating them. The training emphasizes correct form and using your center/ core to move your training partner. This is a noncompetitive environment with emphasis on helping each other grow. You will learn techniques that are not taught in other martial arts. If you want to live in the dojo you can, if approved. If you surf, aikido... read full review
Great teacher, great school, great price. Traditional Takemusu Aikido following teachings from Saito Sensei. Could train as much as 7 days if desired. Kids classes are available and summer programs are available as well.
This is a great martial arts school. What makes this place so great is the people here. If you have never experienced Aikido come and watch a class. You will be amazed at what these artists can do with their bodies. After watching my first advanced class I was blown away by the power and beauty of the techniques. It was fast and smooth and just seemed to flow. There is also a children's class that is formatted especially for youth.