Los Angeles Aiki Kai
About
Los Angeles Aiki Kai offers training in MMA and karate disciplines, guided by a distinguished lineage of instructors. The coaching team includes Cognard André as Head of Lineage, Yoshida Clement as Founding Dojo-Cho, Mizukami Daniel as Honored Chief Instructor, and Ishibashi Robert as Chief Instructor, providing students with deep expertise across multiple martial arts traditions. This combination of disciplines and experienced leadership creates a comprehensive training environment suitable for various martial arts interests.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe Los Angeles Aiki Kai as the oldest Aikido dojo in mainland America with awesome teachers and a welcoming environment for all ages and physical abilities. Reviewers praise the great hustle in the dojo and specifically mention admiration for Ishibashi Sensei's leadership. Many have trained there for decades, with one member noting continuous training since 1998, indicating long-term satisfaction with the instruction. The consensus highlights it as a unique place for practicing Aikido with a supportive group atmosphere.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (4)
Edward Concepcion
8 years ago
Learn a lot and trained many times since 1998. Best place to learn aikido.
Alon Averbuch
4 years ago
The oldest Aikido dojo in mainland America. Awesome teachers, great group, welcoming environment to all regardless of age or physical abilities.
Carson S
9 years ago
This place has great hustle in their dojo.
bruno Champale
2 months ago
The oldest dojo in the United States. Led by Ishibashi Sensei, for whom I have great admiration. A unique place for practicing Aikido.
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Cognard André
Direction / Head of Lineage
Hanshi 8th Dan
Directs the Kokusai Aikido Kenshukai Kobayashi Ryu, the organization under which the dojo operates.
Yoshida Clement
Founding Dojo-Cho (Legacy)
Sensei
Chief founding dojo-cho who designed the Aikido Image in 1961, representing the core visual and philosophical concepts of aikido.
Mizukami Daniel
Honored Chief Instructor (Legacy)
Sensei
Dedicated over 55 years to shaping the students and community of Los Angeles Aiki Kai. The Mizukami Dojo is named in his honor.
Ishibashi Robert
Chief Instructor
Shihan 6th Dan
Upholds the tradition, technical excellence, and spirit of Kobayashi Hirokazu Ryu aikido at Los Angeles Aiki Kai.