Southland Aikido

03/24/2026

We join the aikido community in mourning the passing of Claude Berthiaume Shihan.

We honor his lifelong dedication to aikido and the lasting impact he had on students, teachers and dojos throughout our community. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, loved ones and all who had the privilege of knowing and training with him.

May his memory, and his contributions to aikido, be a blessing.

Dear USAF members,We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Claude Berthiaume Shihan who was Chief Instructor of Aikido de la Montagne, Montreal, and a member of the USAF Technical Committee.Berthiaume Sensei passed away at Saint-Eustache Hospital at 1:32 p.m. on March 23, 2026, surrounded b...

03/03/2026

TRY AIKIDO FOR 6 WEEKS FOR JUST $49 and receive a free uniform. Our Spring Special runs from March through May, 2026. Check out our website at southlandaikido.org or just email your interest to [email protected].

02/27/2026

Clearest, cleanest, most powerful, measured, and amazing aikido. Bernath and Shibata show us how it is done.

02/17/2026

02/12/2026

02/02/2026

Southland aikidoka Rod, Elaine and Jim attending a seminar taught by Peter Bernath Sensei sponsored by San Francisco Aikikai. Training was excellent and enjoyed by all.

01/26/2026

Tim performed an excellent 4th kyu test today. Moving along steadily. Congratulations Tim!!

01/20/2026

A few of our dojo members are planning to attend this seminar hosted by our friends at San Francisco Aikikai! If you're interested, reach out to Graves Sensei.

Registration is open for our January 2026 seminar with Peter Bernath Shihan. https://www.sfaikikai.com/

01/12/2026

Celebrated Kagami Biraki with a special class of Ninnin Dori (attackers holding both arms) and a kanpai (toast) with sake.

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season and hoping for more peace in the world.

12/21/2025

Introducing the newest member of the Southland Aikido family - Evan, 8-month old son of Ethan, 2nd kyu.

12/16/2025

Congratulation to all recently promoted black belts. Special shout out to Southland Aikido's Wade Kackstetter on his shodan promotion!

December 15th, 2025Applications sent to Aikikai Hombu Dojo on December 15th, 2025 for registration of dan rank. Congratulations to all!1st Dan:Augusta Alday - New York AikikaiWalter Araya Rojas - Peachtree Aikikai AtlantaAmanda Bae - New York AikikaiJohn Beckworth - Grinnell AikikaiHelen Bibilouri -...