Berkeley Aikikai

Berkeley Aikikai is a martial arts school in Berkeley, CA, offering Aikido training under Chief Instructor Marianne Shibata Shihan, 7th dan. The dojo is connected directly with the Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan, and welcomes students of all backgrounds. They accept beginners in evening classes Monday through Thursday and Saturday mornings. Visitors from affiliated dojos may train by prior arrangement. The dojo requires full COVID-19 vaccination for all trainees and encourages observing classes before joining. Classes include both body arts and weapons training, and there are no restrictions on class size.