Aikido of Monterey

Aikido of Monterey has become a large part of the Aikido community since its beginning in 1973. We are affiliated with California Aikido Association (CAA) and Hombu Dojo (Aikido World Headquarters in Japan). More about AOM.

Sensei Danielle Smith has been practicing Aikido since 1973 and has been chief instructor since 1976. See about teachers.

Adult classes are held 7 days a week for all levels from beginning to advanced. We also offer an active program of classes for youth.

Visitors are always welcome to observe classes. See schedule for class times and levels. Beginning students are welcome on an ongoing basis.

Sensei Danielle Smith
demonstrating "koshi nage"

Aiki Horizons

June 8-10 - Register Now! - A gathering of 10 instructors of varying styles celebrating O'Sensei's Aikido. See flyer.

Friendship Seminar

May 19th - Saturday, at Aikido of Berkely. Seminar instructors: Kayla Feder, Pat Hendricks, Linda Holiday and Danielle Smith Sensei. See flyer.

Mt. Baldy Retreat

May 25-28 - 30th Anniversary! (Memorial Day weekend) Hosted by Aikido Ai. Aikido, Chi Gong, meditation and more. Danielle and Michael Smith among the instructors. See flyer.

The Art of Peace - Morihei Ueshiba

1 The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.

Aikido of Monterey · 1251 10th Street, Monterey CA 93940 · info@aikidomonterey.com · 831.375.8106