The reclamation of physicality among oppressed populations is a radical act.
Our mission at Oakland Aikido is to support that process. As such, we are committed to building a trauma-informed, collaborative learning space that is body-neutral, anti-racist, and gender-inclusive.
The photos above are from a variety of different dates, locations, and photographers. Thank you to Klaus Messlinger for the black and white images and thank you to everyone pictured for bringing your energy to the mat and sharing it with us.