Aikido By the Bay: California Aiki Shuren Dojo

Regardless of how much we love teaching Aikido, everyone has a rough day here and there. A surprise note like the one I received today is a thoughtful reminder for why we do what we do! Some of the kids who begin Aikido have more challenges than most, it is so rewarding to see them grow in strength and confidence.

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Belt presentation. Still forging along during these challenging times

This is insane! I saw another news article titled, Walnut Creek arrest reveals secret world of child sex trafficking; girls as young as 9 allegedly being bought and sold in the Bay Area. This not just happening somewhere else, it’s happening right here in the Bay Area! This is why self-defense training is more important than ever, not only for physical self-defense, but to develop life skills, to increase awareness, to develop street-smarts. To get your body used to reacting.

Aikido By the Bay, children class 2015.

"I plan to live each day with gratitude in my heart."

So proud of how the dojo has grown over the years. And thankful to the many who have walked through our doors over the years.

This little guy just turned 5-years old.... Physical activity is so important for both the physical and mental development of children, especially during the first five years. Kids who engage in regular physical activities build good habits that can last a lifetime.

Our outdoor space is looking better

Our dojo got a deep clean this morning. You can feel the energy flow

Si se preguntan ¿ por qué muy pocas personas entrenan artes marciales ? Es decir, muchos fantasean con ellas.. La respuesta es simple, no es por el ejercicio, n...i el riesgo que conlleva practicarlas, no es por que no tengan tiempo, no es porqué no tienen dinero, no es porqué les queda lejos. Es por los valores que implican, es la base del arte marcial, diciplina es algo que muy pocas personas tienen, porqué es llevar una vida diferente y ser ejemplo cómo amigo, vecino, compañero, líder, empleado,etc. Ellos lo ven cómo algo malo. Un bdoka hace lo correcto, no lo que a él le convenga. Meiyo (Honor) Es la virtud más importante de todas. El auténtico samurái sólo tiene un juez de su propio honor, y es él mismo. Las decisiones que toma y cómo las lleva a cabo son un reflejo de quién es en realidad. No puede ocultarse de sí. Esto se trata de valores morales. (Tomado de la red )

Our website has been updated to reflect our unique 3 offerings! Indoor, Outdoor, & Live streamed classes daily.