Best Aikido Classes in San Rafael, CA

“Besides classical martial arts Aikido, Daniel also teaches the self defense classes (like the one he gave to my daughter through girl scouts) and the real world core classes.”

“He has always been extremely aware of where I'm at in my training and sensitive to my ability (read: he knows how to push me to grow, but I'm not thrown to the wolves).”

“Whether beginner, advanced or traveling and want a place to train, this dojo and it's continuation of Aikido tradition will fit.”

“Aikido's techniques form a peaceful adaptation of some of the Samurai arts from prior centuries. With original roots in jujutsu (grappling), kenjutsu (sword), and bojutsu (staff), O'Sensei developed and expanded his art well beyond these. By the time...”

“It's my preferred form of exercise and Martial arts It is to my great delight to see many kids and adults transform themselves with the Aikido Institute in a short time.”

“I've trained in many places both in and out of Japan but Mill Valley Aikido has by far the most positive, radiant energy of them all!”

“As a deflective martial art that strives to create win/win situations for all, Aikido training teaches that peace is not a stagnant harmonious situation; it is an ever-changing invitation to find our center and move in integrity with ourselves and wi...”

“I knew nothing about martial arts, let along aikido, but was interested in the technique and dropped by the Aikido Institute of SF out of sheer curiosity.”

“Master instructors from all over the globe flock to his seminars because of his flawless mastery of the art; his ability to express the complex principles of aikido in simple terms; and, perhaps more importantly, his exemplary character and personali...”