Jiai Aikido

Jiai Aikido For 23 years we've offered world class aikido & systema classes in a safe, diverse & welcoming dojo. Please come visit or train with us sometime.
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we are the original headquarters for the International Aikido Bridge Seminar, an offer the largest training space in Southern California. Jiai was founded in 2004 by Jeff Sodeman Sensei after encouragement from Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, and is a landmark for SoCal community aikido, and personal growth through martial arts. Head Instructors are Senseis: Dojo Cho Cat Strada Sensei- 4th Dan, Tom Liu Sensei-4th Dan, and Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan -6th Dan. Senior students and guest instructors also contribute regularly, giving our members exposure to a variety of different work & experienced perspectives. Students learn applicable self defense, in addition to the universal foundations & principles of aikido. They are also encouraged to experiment and evolve their work as desired. We were home to Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei's first International Aikido Bridge Friendship Seminar, which we continue to host annually. Many other aikido & other events are also hosted here regularly, including those from San Diego Systema who also shares our facility. Our diverse & relaxed community makes a comfortable atmosphere for the beginner, while the training and 4,000sqft dojo appeals to the most advanced aikidoka. Jiai is non-discriminatory, and all people are welcome regardless of experience, rank or affiliation.

08/30/2026

Sharing memories of Bernice Tom Sensei at her memorial

06/08/2026
We will be there.
05/29/2026

We will be there.

The Bernice Tom Memorial Seminar

August 28, 29, & 30, 2026, at Sunset Cliffs Aikido.

Instructors:
Kim Peuser Shihan,
Mark Larsen Shihan,
Pat Hendricks Shihan,
Deborah Maizels Sensei,
Ben Teeter Sensei.

Details to follow.

Jiai Aikido shares in the support and respects for Tom Sensei, her students, and dojo. San Diego has a very small aikido...
05/17/2026

Jiai Aikido shares in the support and respects for Tom Sensei, her students, and dojo. San Diego has a very small aikido community, and Tom Sensei was a big part of it. Jiai dojo will be holding a special training in her honor this week.

It is with profound regret that we inform you that Bernice Tom Shihan passed away Saturday morning, May 16, 2026.

Sensei has been an inspiration to us all. We will miss her deeply.

Jiai Aikido sends out our best wishes and warm regards to everybody on Martin Luther King Jr day. May we all strive to b...
01/19/2026

Jiai Aikido sends out our best wishes and warm regards to everybody on Martin Luther King Jr day.
May we all strive to be more like him with his fearlessness pursuit of love and justice.

1030-1130am Jiai Aikido classes in the park today! LGBTQ+Allies Aikido &Systema Hybrid. Visitors welcome to join!
01/18/2026

1030-1130am Jiai Aikido classes in the park today!
LGBTQ+Allies Aikido &Systema Hybrid.
Visitors welcome to join!

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01/14/2026

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Address

980 Buenos Avenue, Ste 1C
San Diego, CA
92110

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 1pm
4:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 8am
12pm - 1pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 8pm
Friday 7:30am - 8:30am
Saturday 7:30am - 12pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16198920295

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