Aikido of San Diego

4 years ago, when I saw the sign at the dojo: «Peaceful Warriors Trained Here», I had to find out more. I met Sensei, watched a class and joined immediately; my only regret is that I didn’t learn about Aikido of SD earlier. I’m more flexible, strong and confident, and I have a community of supportive friends to train with. It’s a great place to move, learn, grow and have a good time doing it! Come check it out!

Had I still been living in Mission valley I would still be training here to this day. Goldberg Sensei is a great guy and you do get a ton of support from the other students –esepcially the senior ones. I had previously tried another aikido school (that had a reputation of being the «best» in town) prior to coming here and I was laughed at because I didn’t even know how to do a roll. But when I came to AIkido of SD, everyone was just so cool, helpful and supportive, so I signed up right there and then. If you are looking for a place to learn practical self defense in a non threatening, non competitive and stress free environment, this is the place to be.

When I was looking for a place to train in Aikido, I was hoping to find a professionally run dojo, a safe, well-​designed facility, and competent instruction. I have found so much more than that at Aikido of San Diego.
I started training here with Goldberg Sensei in 2009. He and the other instructors are skilled and patient teachers, all with many years of experience. (I was particularly impressed that Sensei has degrees in both Teaching and Philosophy.) The quality of instruction is well beyond what I had expected, exploring both the martial and philosophical aspects of Aikido in depth. Training here has been a life-​changing experience in many ways, all for the better.
The dojo is very diverse community — smart, kind, compassionate, and dedicated people of all ages, professions, and skill levels. In addition to regular classes, there are focused workshops, multi-​day seminars, retreats, and social events just for fun.
I don’t have kids, but have been so impressed with the children’s classes — always taught by Sensei. It’s clear the kids are appropriately challenged, training cooperatively together, respecting Sensei and each other, and having a great time.
Come play. If you’re on the fence, come watch first (people do it all the time, don’t worry). See you on the mat.
(p.s. I don’t know who the reviewer «david s.» is. Never met him. But that’s not what it’s about, truly.)

I’ve been practicing Aikido with Sensei Goldberg for 3 years now. I enjoy the camaraderie from fellow Aikidoists. The classes are formatted that anyone at any level can learn readily and be inspired to continue his/​her practice. Sensei Goldberg is a wonderful instructor and shows us Aikido principals (mental, not physical) teachings by O’Sensei can be used anywhere anytime. Body, mind, spirit! Great Stuff and a heck of a workout!

great place for self defense. i kick several of my co workers asses after a few classes.