Redlands Aikikai

05/28/2026

A few pictures from our recent weapons workshop. The date for our next weapons workshop will be announced soon!

04/11/2026

A hearty congratulations to the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba members that have been appointed Shihan ("Master Instructor" or "Teacher of Teachers") by the Examination Committee for the Appointment of Shihan at Aikikai Hombu Dojo.

And a very special congratulations to Redlands Aikikai's own, Chetan Prakash Sensei.

Jim Alvarez, Aikido of Livermore
Lee Crawford, Bond Street Dojo
Robert Deppe, Aikido Shobukan Dojo
Eugene Lee, Aikido Shobukan Dojo
Chetan Prakash, Redlands Aikikai
Gary Small, Aikido of Maine
Marsha Turner, Chicago Aikikai

11/03/2025

For 5 years we trained privately in parks, in my garage or re-seeded lawn.

Grateful thanks to those who were able to continue training through difficult times!

We reopened in a public space earlier this year and I am thrilled to announce our first batch of dedicated new students, four of whom recently passed their 6th kyu test!

Sincere budoka visiting or living in the Southern California area are most welcome to come and train with us. Stay posted for upcoming seminars!

08/20/2025

We are excited to host this free event, August 26 at 6pm. Space is limited, to register, call Precision in Movement at (909) 747-9347.

08/14/2025

Reminder: Special 1 Day Event at Redlands Aikikai!

Katori Shinto Ryu Demonstration:
Masashi Odate Sensei (Menkyo/Shihandai)

Saturday, August 16, 2025
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

To register for this event & for more information, call/text (951) 743-5942

08/12/2025

Special 1 Day Event at Redlands Aikikai!

Katori Shinto Ryu Demonstration:
Masashi Odate Sensei (Menkyo/Shihandai)

Saturday, August 16, 2025
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

To register for this event & for more information, call/text (951) 743-5942

08/06/2025

Small clip of Saotome Shihan, from our 2019 ASU Fall West Coast Intensive. With Don Ellingsworth as uke.

New Aikido Class Schedule Updates!

Aikido Weapons: Mondays at 6:30 to 8:00pm
Aikido Basics/Beginners: Wednesdays at 6:30 to 7:30pm & Sundays 10:30 to 11:30am
Aikido Keiko/Advanced: Wednesdays at 7:35 to 8:35pm & Sundays 11:35 to 12:35pm

Call/text (951) 743-5942 or DM for more information!

07/21/2025

Schedule changes!

Starting Monday, August 4th, we will have a dedicated Aikido Weapons class every Monday at 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
(This class is included for enrolled Aikido students!)

Also, our Tuesday Aikido class will be moved to Wednesdays. Basics/Beginner class will be 6:30 to 7:30 pm., followed by advanced Keiko 7:35 to 8:35 pm.

The Sunday Aikido class will remain the same. Basics/Beginner class 10:30 to 11:30 am, followed by advanced Keiko 11:35 to 12:35 pm.

06/24/2025

Starting to feel like home again.

06/09/2025

New location, new website. (If you have visited our old site, you may need to refresh the browser.)

Redlands Aikikai offers traditional instruction in Aikido, Kendo & Katori Shinto Ryu.