Aikido Institute

Aikido Institute A Bay Area center for study of traditional aikido. Classes for adults and teens. Have fun while learning self-defense, focus, and balance! Visitors welcome!

Inquire about our Beginner specials. Stop by and watch a class. A California non-profit located in Emeryville, our dojo is a member of the Takemusu Aikido Association, affiliated with Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Saturday's jo class was held at the Berkeley Marina. It is so fun when we train outside!
06/14/2026

Saturday's jo class was held at the Berkeley Marina. It is so fun when we train outside!



Both Kim Peuser and Deborah Maizels Sensei will be teaching at this memorial seminar. Join if you can!
06/09/2026

Both Kim Peuser and Deborah Maizels Sensei will be teaching at this memorial seminar. Join if you can!

It’s dojo field trip time! Come through to one or both of these classes in July with and
06/01/2026

It’s dojo field trip time! Come through to one or both of these classes in July with and




Aikido Institute had a great time at the TAA Memorial Day Weekend Gasshuku in Tahoe. Josh's godan demo went well and Deb...
05/26/2026

Aikido Institute had a great time at the TAA Memorial Day Weekend Gasshuku in Tahoe. Josh's godan demo went well and Deborah sensei taught a great class on shiho-nage.

Stoked to welcome special guest instructor Fabian Horn from Germany on Thursday —in town for the TAA gasshuku.
05/23/2026

Stoked to welcome special guest instructor Fabian Horn from Germany on Thursday —in town for the TAA gasshuku.

is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bernice Tom Shihan. A cherished alumni of our dojo and a pioneer of Iwama...
05/17/2026

is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bernice Tom Shihan. A cherished alumni of our dojo and a pioneer of Iwama Aikido in California. May she rest in peace. 🕊️🕊️

Saito Shihan
05/13/2026

Saito Shihan

04/26/2026

Another great seminar with Kim Peuser Shihan. Great to have him back at the Oakland Dojo. We were reminded of how much i...
04/19/2026

Another great seminar with Kim Peuser Shihan. Great to have him back at the Oakland Dojo. We were reminded of how much insight into training and technique comes with years of experience. Still downloading..

After Saturday's class Aikido Institute showed up for Ōsōji (大掃除). Not a nook or cranny was ignored. Thank you to all wh...
04/12/2026

After Saturday's class Aikido Institute showed up for Ōsōji (大掃除). Not a nook or cranny was ignored.

Thank you to all who were able to participate yesterday.

Ōsōji may happen once a year, but keeping our dojo clean is an important part of every day practice.

Address

5515 Doyle Street, Unit 2
Emeryville, CA
94608

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 7:30am
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 10am
11am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 10:30am

Telephone

+15107359192

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