Aikido Silicon Valley
Martial Art, Self-Defense, Budo
Located in Sunnyvale, CA since 1998
An effective self-defense does not have to be violent and destructive. The dynamics of Aikido allow for an appropriate response to challenging situations. Aikido gives us the choice of a hard or soft response, and the calmness of mind to choose appropriately. The techniques of Aikido primarily consist of throws and joint locks that do not require physical strength to execute.
Principles of harmony, blending with adversity, and leading a conflict to a positive resolution makes Aikido applicable to physical conflict as well as daily life.
- Learn skills for self-defense and for the defense of others
- Improve physical health, confidence, discipline and awareness
- Continually develop personal character through budo
Distanced Physically, United in Spirit – Adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are conducting Saturday class as a hybrid online and in-person outdoor class. Online classes during the week are also available and we will be adjusting our class schedule as the situation changes. New students are welcome to observe or register for one of our trial programs.
In-person classes follow all guidelines provided by health professionals. A face mask is required and proper distancing is enforced. All students are temperature checked and verbally screened on arrival. Attendees must be symptom free and not have any contact with a known infection case for two weeks prior to attending class.
Virtual classes gives us the opportunity to focus on individual body movements that make up the foundation of Aikido without the added variable of an attacker. We also included numerous discussions about individual techniques, history as well as other topics. Individual weapons training is a good tool to learn proper body movements which also apply to non-weapons techniques. We are increasingly working on ways to make use of the time away from normal classes.
Our Exploratory Program is discounted by 50% while we are in our altered class schedule. That is 10 classes, in-person or online, for $50. Contact us for details or to schedule your first class.

Join us on the path of Aikido
Trial Programs
Experience Aikido with one of our trial programs. Classes are tailored to the student to provide a starting point regardless of past experience or physical condition.3 Free Classes Individualized Training | REDUCED PRICE during the COVID-19 restrictions. 10 Classes for Earn your first rank. Includes a free uniform |
Contact us today to schedule a visit.
Location
631 Grape Ave, Santa Clara, CA 94087Takemusu Aikido Association dojo directory
Reviews on Yelp



I trained with Aikido Silicon Valley for about 5 years before life got in a way.. still hope to get back one day. Our dojo had profound impact on my life...


Always interested in martial arts, I was most intrigued by Aikido for it starting with weapons training right with beginners.
Went to visit this dojo and...


Great place to learn aikido. Sensei Witt is very kind, patient and supportive and the rest of the members are very friendly. I highly recommend starting...
Bill Witt Shihan 8th Dan Promotion
Witt Shihan teaches two classes a week at Aikido Silicon Valley. The students of Aikido Silicon Valley are very proud to call Witt Shihan our Sensei.
