An effective self-defense does not have to be violent and destructive. The dynamics of Aikido gives us the option of a hard or soft response to aggression, and the calmness of mind to choose appropriately.
Techniques involve blending with the energy of an attack, drawing the attacker out of their area of strength, and redirecting the energy of the attack to a favorable outcome.
Principles of harmony, blending with adversity, and leading a conflict to a positive resolution makes Aikido applicable to physical conflict as well as daily life.
- Learn skills for self-defense and for the defense of others
- Improve physical strength and health, confidence, discipline and awareness
- Continually develop personal character through budo
Join us on the path of Aikido
Trial Programs
Experience Aikido with one of our trial programs. Classes are tailored to the student to provide a starting point regardless of past experience or physical condition.3 Free Classes Individualized Training. Intro to fundamentals. | 10 Classes for $100. Earn your first rank. Includes a free uniform. |
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Location
631 Grape Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087Takemusu Aikido Association dojo directory
What people are saying...
Edward Chew C.
2024-11-20 00:14:33
my son has been at this dojo for 2.5 years. great place for kids to learn discipline, patience when teaching new comers and persistence to gain new... read more
Rachelle B.
2024-11-04 13:10:10
I was looking for a great way to build self defense skills as well as get more balance in my life. I checked them out and they have been the most welcoming... read more
Kristin S.
2022-03-07 08:58:33
I cannot recommend Aikido Silicon Valley enough. Becoming a member of this dojo has changed my life in unexpected ways. As a moderately uncoordinated and... read more
Chatree C.
2020-08-18 12:11:41
I trained with Aikido Silicon Valley for about 5 years before life got in a way.. still hope to get back one day. Our dojo had profound impact on my life... read more
Bill Witt Shihan 8th Dan Promotion
Congratulations to Witt Shihan on his promotion to 8th degree black belt, the highest rank that is awarded by the Aikikai Foundation. Witt Shihan began training in 1967 in Tokyo and has become an influential member of the Aikido community. At the time of his promotion, there have only been about 100 people in the world who have ever been promoted to this rank.
Witt Shihan teaches two classes a week at Aikido Silicon Valley. The students of Aikido Silicon Valley are very proud to call Witt Shihan our Sensei.
Witt Shihan teaches two classes a week at Aikido Silicon Valley. The students of Aikido Silicon Valley are very proud to call Witt Shihan our Sensei.