Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba demonstrates an Aikido techniqu

Traditional Aikido for Greater Los Angeles

Besides learning self-defense, Aikido provides many physical and mental benefits to those who practice it. It is a true budo or Martial Way that evolved in the historic tradition of Japanese martial arts. Studied in earnest, budo is more than martial techniques, it transcends as a discipline for polishing the human spirit.

Located in Monterey Park, Southland Aikido provides Aikido and Iaido instruction for the Los Angeles community, just minutes away from the campuses of Cal State L.A. and East L.A. College.

The Southland Aikido community is a very friendly and supportive community. All of the instructors are very experienced and provide quality Aikido instruction. Aikido is more than a martial art, every time I practice at the dojo, I feel the way I used to when I practiced Karate. My mind is cleared, my body is becoming more flexible and have a positive outlook at life which is helping me in my business and personal matters.

Mario M.

I have been practicing Aikido for about 2 years. It’s a great community that has been helping me as a person grow in self confidence and skill of aikido techniques. The sensei and black belt teachers are very helpful and observant with what to improve.

Ben F.