About Aikido of San Diego

About Aikido of San Diego

Aikido of San Diego is a martial arts dojo dedicated to the classic art form of Aikido. Originally known as Aikido of Mission Valley, we've been a San Diego asset since 2000.

Aikido of San Diego is for people who want a traditional martial arts experience that touches every part of life. Expect to be training among others who are also interested in cultivating a peaceful warrior spirit, and developing a more effective path with less resistance. Our members tend to be motivated and open-minded people from all walks of life who want to develop in body, mind, and spirit.

We offer Aikido classes six days/week for adults (and teens 14+) of all levels. Our children's program offers classes two days/week for kids 8-13, as well as a class for kids 5-7 that runs in 8-week terms.

Aikido of San Diego is affiliated with the Aikido World Headquarters (Aikikai) through membership in the California Aikido Association (CAA). ASD is more than a training center. We are a community, and you can see more of us on our Facebook Page.

We Intend to continue growing and innovating as a center where the three roads of effectiveness, perspective, and peace merge into a single path of Mastery. And, through our warrior practice, to guide our members in discovering and developing themselves as more centered, harmonious, and responsive people.

"My children (now 18 and 13) have trained at Aikido of San Diego for six years despite the fact we live quite a distance away. Familiar with many other forms of martial arts, we chose aikido for two reasons: it is an excellent martial art for adults and children, and it is grounded in a spiritual philosophy whose benefits extend far beyond the mat into everyday life. We chose Aikido of San Diego because it's the best dojo in the county and Dave Goldberg is the best Sensei around!"

Reverend Wendy Craig-Purcell
The Unity Center

"I chose Aikido because, unlike many other martial arts, Aikido is about working smarter, not working harder. At Aikido of San Diego, I have lost weight, made friends, and even used the principles of Aikido to help make sense of my graduate school classes."

Ryan Moscoe
Business Consultant