Traditional Aikido · Daly City, California

A place to grow strong, together.

Build confidence, focus, and resilience through a martial art rooted in harmony—not competition. Beginners, families, and experienced practitioners are welcome.

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Founded in 1999 by G. E. Nomura Shihan, the first woman promoted to Shihan in North America and Europe.

Youth Aikido students practicing together with their instructor

G. E. Nomura Shihan demonstrating a dynamic Aikido technique

Non-competitiveMind & bodyYouth & adultsAikido · Iaido · Weapons

The way of harmony

Strength without aggression.
Discipline without ego.

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art that teaches us to meet force with awareness, balance, and skill. Through consistent practice, students learn to redirect conflict, move with confidence, and carry a steadier presence into everyday life.

A practice for every stage

Come as you are.
Grow from there.

Youth Aikido

A safe, encouraging practice where young people build confidence, coordination, focus, and respect—without competition.

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Adult Aikido

Train at your own pace while developing strength, flexibility, awareness, and the ability to meet pressure with calm.

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Weapons & Iaido

Deepen posture, timing, precision, and presence through traditional bokken, jo, and Japanese sword practice.

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G. E. Nomura Shihan in the Aikido Institute dojo

A living tradition

Rooted in lineage.
Open to everyone.

For more than 25 years, our dojo has cultivated serious practice in a welcoming community. We honor the teachings of G. E. Nomura Shihan and T. K. Chiba Shihan while helping each student find their own path through training.