WE ARE MOVING!: Aikido Silicon Valley is moving to a new location. Our new address is 631 Grape Ave in Sunnyvale. The first three Saturday classes in June is cancelled to support efforts in preparing the new location. The opening date is still to be determined. Weekday classes are still being held at our current location. Check back for updates.

Upcoming Event: Ryuji Sawa Sensei will be teaching at Aikido Silicon Valley on August 1st from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The cost for this event is $30 and is limited to 50 participants. Register for this event Download the flyer

Aikido Silicon Valley teaches Aikido faithfully, as it was taught by the Founder, Ueshiba Morihei O-Sensei. Aikido follows principles of non-conflict and harmony which can be applied as an effective self-defense as well as in daily life.
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Benefits of Aikido training include:

  • Learn skills for self-defense and the defense of others
  • Improvements in physical health, confidence, discipline and awareness
  • Development of personal character and continuous self-improvement

We are located in Sunnyvale and easily accessible to the greater San Jose area. Classes are taught by Dojo Cho Alice MacAllister Sensei (5th degree black belt) and Bill Witt Shihan (8th degree black belt and Master Instructor).

We invite you to join us on the path of Aikido.

  • Witt Sensei, Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Kotegaeshi
  • Ukemi, Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Kokyu Nage
  • Randori, Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Ganseki Otoshi
  • Rokkyo
  • Irimi Nage
  • Standing Pin
  • Kokyu Nage
  • Nikkyo

Bill Witt Shihan 8th Dan Promotion

Congratulations to Witt Shihan on his promotion to 8th degree black belt, the highest rank that is awarded by the Aikikai Foundation. Witt Shihan began training in 1967 in Tokyo and has become an influential member of the Aikido community. To date, there have only been about 100 people in the world who have ever been promoted to 8th degree black belt.

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.
Witt Shihan hachi dan

Bill Witt Shihan receiving 8th dan certificate from Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba at Hombu Dojo (Tokyo) on January 8, 2017.

We offer two trial programs

Aikido Introduction
3 Free Classes
Individualized Training
AND
Aikido Exploration
9 Classes for $99
Earn your first Aikido belt.
Includes a free uniform
Visitors are welcome to observe a class.
Contact us today to schedule a visit.