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 taking classes at Southland Aikido for about 6 months now and I enjoy training Aikido here. Sensei breaks down every technique so that it is easy to see and to understand that his students like me can practice safely and properly. I feel very fortunate to be part of this warm and dedicated Aikido community.

Ting X.