Aikido Shin Do Kan

Aikido Shin Do Kan Aikido Shin Do Kan offers traditional Aikido Martial Arts training. Gentil Pennewaert Shihan is our

As Orange County's only full-time aikido dojo, the Shin Do Kan dojo was established in 1987 to teach the traditional art of aikido. It continues the legacy first started in Japan during the last century by the founder Ueshiba Morihei. The world class dojo is made up of a cosmopolitan and diverse group of students and is led by chief instructor Pennewaert Shihan, 7th Dan. He insures a high standard

of safety at all times and provides a solid foundation in the basic fundamentals of aikido technique and etiquette.

06/05/2026

Fluid. Centered. Connected.

Sensei Pennewaert demonstrates Uchi Kaiten Nage — an Aikido technique that teaches us how to move with direction, turning, and rotary movement rather than force.

In Aikido, every movement is an opportunity to understand timing, balance, and flow. Uchi Kaiten Nage is just one of the many techniques that helps students develop body awareness, circular motion, and the ability to move with energy instead of against it.

Come train with us at Newport Beach Aikikai and experience the art of movement, connection, and harmony.

05/25/2026

Tenchinage — Heaven and Earth Throw.

Gentil Pennewaert Shihan demonstrates how Aikido blends timing, connection, and direction. One hand rises, one hand grounds, and the whole body moves as one.

True power in Aikido is not force against force. It is balance, awareness, and harmony in motion.

Train with us at Newport Beach Aikikai.

05/23/2026

The principle stays the same — whether empty hand or with a weapon.

Can you see the similarities?

Pennewaert Shihan demonstrates how Aikido movement, timing, and connection carry through every technique.

05/17/2026

A special weekend of Aikido training, tradition, and community is coming to Newport Beach.

Join us for the Sugano Shihan Summer Camp 2026 on June 6–7, 2026, led by G. Pennewaert Shihan, 7th Dan Aikikai.

This annual seminar honors the legacy of Sugano Seichii Shihan and welcomes students of all levels — from beginners to advanced practitioners — for two days of focused practice, learning, and connection.

Reserve your spot and view details here:
https://aikido-orangecounty.com/sugano-shihan-summer-camp-2026/

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05/13/2026

Bringing the uke down to your level - Hanmi Handachi Waza Katate Tori Shihonage.

05/11/2026

Follow or not, you will soon feel how powerful Sankyo locks, twists and keeps you off balance as an uke if you resist.

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05/11/2026

You cut down and instead of Shihonage - you switch to a throw “nage”. It’s possible to change directions based upon how uke “partner” reacts. That’s the beauty of aikido.

05/11/2026

Drawing in is an important concept in aikido and taking control - timing is everything.

05/03/2026

Problem going in…just change direction.

Sign up for the Aikido Mastery Channel with Gentil Pennewaert Shihan, 7th Dan Aikikai
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05/03/2026

Let’s go. Tonight’s class is Koshinage.
The throw with Gentil Pennewaert Shihan.

Address

2018 Quail Street
Newport Beach, CA
92660

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7am
6:15pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 7am
6:15pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Friday 6am - 7am
6:15pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9:45am - 1pm
Sunday 11am - 12pm

Telephone

+19495530160

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