Orange County Aikido, The Family Dojo, is a martial arts school of aikido founded in 1964 by Harry Ishisaka, making us one of the oldest Aikido Dojos in Southern California. Our Dojo combines the traditional feel of a Japanese Dojo with the welcoming "Aloha Spirit" of our founder. Adults, kids, and families will find this the perfect place to feel comfortable, and challenged as well, as you progress through the art.
Orange County Aiki Kai has a very active kid's program, which focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Aikido and anti-bullying techniques while creating a fun and stimulating learning environment.
Orange County Aiki Kai has a very active kid's program, which focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Aikido and anti-bullying techniques while creating a fun and stimulating learning environment.
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Orange County Aiki Kai has a very active junior's program, which focuses on teaching the fundamentals of mat safety, anti-bullying and Aikido techniques while creating a fun and stimulating learning environment. Through the practice of aikido, children acquire important life skills that can't be learned in books.
We believe that Aikido is for everyone - men and woman of all ages, body types, and physical conditions. At Orange County Aikido we offer adult classes most days of the week for all levels of students from the beginner to black belt. The movements of Aikido are the movements of the natural world. They convey beauty, fluidity, and efficiency.
Enroll in this course to become a member of our dojo with no commitments for only $139 a month with unlimited training. You can cancel at anytime with a 30 day notice. This is a month to month membership rate. We have special rates for full time college students, active military and police / fire personnel.
The customer portal allows members to manage their account settings. The following quick link goes directly to the customer portal page for entering payment account information. Payment information couldn't be copied from the old dojo management system to the new Zen Planner system. Please note that payment can be either via credit card (as before) or via an "electronic check" (e-Check); select via Account Type.
Reviews (9)
Issgman
Aug 23, 2021
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Fantastic Aikido dojo with a deep rooted history. I spent many a remarkable year being molded by the highest quality instructors or sensei. But, lately I've been receiving acupuncture care for better health and protracted back issues. Sensei Michael provides caring and intensely remarkable acupuncture treatments that....work!
Robert Pfeiler
Jan 28, 2020
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Leonard P.
Nov 01, 2017
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Finding and being part of this dojo has been a blessing for me and my family. Each of teaching staff (Senseis/ teachers and Sempais/ senior students) are very skilled, warm, welcoming, and has impressive teaching method, not to mention extraordinary patience. The learning atmosphere is safe, family friendly, and most importantly fun. All volunteers staffs each displays dedication of the aikido martial arts; and, this dojo being non-profit is rare traits these days comparing to any type of family activity which often prioritize profit. This aikido dojo has helped bring a fun, healthy, and safe
Nicole J.
Oct 31, 2017
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Kevin B.
Apr 05, 2017
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Having practiced the art 25 years ago, I was always interested in returning to it. I had followed OC Aikikai for a couple of years (back before they moved to the current address on Katella), and while the cavalcade of yudansha (senior teachers) has changed over the years, the obvious love of their dojo's history, intense dedication to the art and the level of quality have not diminished over time (the dojo's founder, Harry Ishisaka, opened the doors in 1964). I have been actively involved with the dojo for the last three years, after enrolling my grandson (started at 6 yrs old, now
M. L.
Jul 02, 2016
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My child has been at the dojo for several years now. He enjoys coming to class and learning from the various instructors. Each offers something different and all are very professional and caring. All the instructors are certified and volunteer their time so you know they really enjoy teaching aikido. We enjoy the family aspect of the dojo and they are welcoming of newcomers. Now that my child has been practicing aikido for a while he is happy to be in the intermediate/advanced kids class as well as learning how to work with the wooden sword and staff, aka "jo" stick. If you are
Mary M.
Oct 10, 2015
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My 12 year old daughter joined Aiki Kai Aikido less than three months ago. She has really enjoyed her training experience and interaction with the instructors, The instructors are genuinely interested in the children and their experience, and they all have a calm and positive manner in which they teach the children's classes. She has participated in classes with all of the instructors, and has had a very consistent excellent experience. The instructors cover skill building in the children's class that is easily applicable to everyday life: how to maintain focus; how to not be overly impacted
Kitizzle T.
Jul 12, 2013
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Perhaps the bar was set very high when studying at the NY Aikikai, but I found the several classes I attended lacking effective technical expertise and the curriculum scattered. The budo was very light.
There are 4th kyu level students teaching improper technique to other students....very dangerous. I hate to say all this stuff about it, because I believe Aikido means different things to different people, however, I feel it's my duty to inform students serious about studying aikido as o'sensei taught it to decide for themselves.
If you're looking to get a little work out, then
There are 4th kyu level students teaching improper technique to other students....very dangerous. I hate to say all this stuff about it, because I believe Aikido means different things to different people, however, I feel it's my duty to inform students serious about studying aikido as o'sensei taught it to decide for themselves.
If you're looking to get a little work out, then
John A.
Apr 19, 2012
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I have been training here for 8 months now, and it has been (by far) the best martial arts experience I have had. I have trained in a number of different styles at a number of different dojos, and they all seem to operate like money is all they care about. OCAK is a non-profit organization, and it really feels like they just want to advance the martial art of Aikido. The teachers are great. The price is excellent. The only reason I didn't give this a five star rating is that yelp filtered it out when I did.
