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  • October 2024

    One of the oldest dojo in San Diego, Jiai Aikido has more than 20 years of proven track record under multiple teachers. Frequently visited and recommended by the executive director of Shimbokukai and several members of the international aikido community, Jiai boasts two Shidoin as the primary sensei, and a wealth of knowledge from the senior students. And while the lineage, longevity, and accomplished nature of the dojo is what drew me in, the diversity and inclusiveness and community are what keep me coming back. Cat Strada-sensei brings a direct approach: often explaining with practical applications, and technical precision the whys and hows of the techniques. Her inclusion... read full review

  • October 2024

    This dojo is great. The space is so open, clean, and comfortable to practice in. It has such a great vibe. Cat STRADA Sensei, Tom Liu Sensei are great instructors and very knowledgeable in their craft and they provide great spiritual guidance as well as great fundamental aikido's teachings. I really enjoyed my time practicing and taking instructions from both Cat and Tom. They are both very supportive, encouraging and super friendly folks. They foster a family oriented environment and are always willing to go the extra distance to support your training by providing seminars and various other resources to supplement your training.

  • October 2024

    What an amazing place to train! Thank you so much to Strada Sensei and Liu Sensei for their hard work making this dojo such a welcoming place for self-empowerment and community. Weekly classes offer an insightful, introspective, and creative approach to Aikido! Being such a large and beautiful dojo, this is a great space to hold seminars, and the kind energy of the people who teach and train here make it great for those pursuing martial arts at any level!

  • Jiai Aikido

    980 Buenos Ave #1c, San Diego

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