Aikido — The Martial, Life Art

Aikido is a martial art rooted in a principle of unity. It has no competitive element. Like Yin and Yang, partners in conflict collaborate to a more balanced and affirming outcome. It's a positive way to engage life, and an embodied practice for cultivating more power, wisdom, and grace. Aikido means, “The way of unifying with life energy." 

Established in 2000, Aikido of San Diego is a community of people from all walks of life who are committed to a martial arts training experience that supports real personal development and evolution. Membership includes all classes in our regular schedule plus in-house community events. We also have a program just for youth.

Dave Goldberg is the founder of Aikido of San Diego. He's a 6-degree black belt in Aikido and is known for his innovative, embodied approach to the art. Aikido of San Diego is also home to other experienced, senior-students who teach classes weekly.

 Aikido of San Diego is a founding member of the Evolutionary Aikido Community, an international association of dojos. It's supervised by Patrick Cassidy Sensei of Aikido Montreux . The EAC is affiliated with the Aikikai headquartered in Tokyo.