North County Aikikai

North County Aikikai has set up a fundraiser through GoFundMe to ask for donations to support the dojo's efforts to remain open. Donations will be used to help cover the rent of our space (if you remember, the rent increased significantly about a year ago), along with unanticipated COVID-related expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-aikido-in-sd-serving-commun

North County Aikikai (NCA) strongly reaffirms its commitment to the sanctity of all life, the respect for all peoples, and the principles of Wholeness, Connectedness, Openness, and Centeredness as means for growth and development as martial artists, and as human beings. We believe That ikigaiour reason for being includes our care for ALL others, from ALL walks of lifeBlack Lives Matter That kenshowhen our own nature is truly revealed to us through practicerequires ack...nowledging and addressing our common humanity including how we have been prejudiced and racist in our thoughts and actions That kuzushiwhich typically refers to the breaking of balance and the integrity of positioning of an opponentalso applies to the dissolution of institutional injustices that perpetuate racism, police brutality, redlining, food deserts, and a host of other societal ills. That shiaiimproving ourselves by testing and refining against others for mutual benefitis how we learn and grow together, both on and off the mat. There is no other; we are all reflections of one another in our training, whether we be black, brown, LGBQTIA, Asian, white, and everything in between. And that true nagareflowis only achieved togetherall races, all identities, all genders, all cultures, all ranks, all peoples This is Aikido. NCA promotes the peaceful resolution of conflict in our lives and our communities through rigorous reflection and practice. All are welcome. True victory does not come from defeating an enemy; true victory comes from giving love and changing an enemy’s heart.O Sensei

Another excellent class for juniors... or of adults! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN0MaHPJKYI&feature=youtu.be

Aikido and Home - Lesson 2. Another excellent class by Sara and Daniel! https://www.youtube.com/watch

Aikido at Home - Lesson 1. These are designed for our junior students (Children and Teens). But they can be done by all of us. Great Job Sara and Daniel! https://www.youtube.com/watch

We had a great time today with our first class after the holiday break. Best way to start 2020!

It's fun to throw people, just ask Bronte. North County Aikikai Aikido is more than a martial art, it's a good community for our kids to learn and be themselves.