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.
Additionally, we are committed to a culture of care, which includes taking precautions against the transmission of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. At this time, wearing a (K)N95 mask or better is required to participate in classes at our Oakland Aikido location.
César throwing Evie, Sweden, credit: K. Messlinger
Guest instructor Charles Colten (ME), Oakland Aikido current location, December 2024
Oakland Aikido outdoor dojo soft opening, May 1, 2024
Guest instructor Lia Suzuki Shihan, Oakland Aikido outdoor dojo, October 2024
César demonstrating a sword kata with Brian Levy Sensei, NOLA Aikido, March 2022
César teaching at Aikido Seattle, October 2021
César teaching at Aikido Seattle, October 2021
Evie teaching at NOLA Aikido, May 2023
Evie throwing César, Aikido Seattle, October 2021
Evie demonstrating with Sam Taitel, Clallam Aikikai, October 2021
during class at our outdoor dojo, summer 2024
César teaching at Aikido Seattle, October 2021
César teaching at Aikido Seattle, October 2021
Evie throwing César, Sweden, credit: K. Messlinger
César throwing Evie, Sweden, credit: K. Messlinger
César throwing Evie, Sweden, credit: K. Messlinger
before class at our outdoor dojo, summer 2024
Evie throwing César, Sweden, credit: K. Messlinger
Guest instructor Sara Wang (Germany), Oakland Aikido outdoor dojo, September 2024
Guest instructors Antony Pinchbeck (UK) and Kamilla Lunghaug (Norway), Oakland Aikido outdoor dojo, September 2024
Guest instructors Antony Pinchbeck (UK) and Kamilla Lunghaug (Norway), Oakland Aikido outdoor dojo, September 2024
Guest instructor Lia Suzuki Shihan, Oakland Aikido outdoor dojo, October 2024
Guest instructor Lia Suzuki Shihan, Oakland Aikido outdoor dojo, October 2024
after class at our outdoor location, summer 2024
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.