Aikido Center of Los Angeles

Aikido Center of Los Angeles offers children’s Aikido classes starting at age 6. The program also includes Fundamentals, Regular, Advanced, Morning Practice, Open Practice, Weapons, Beginner’s Iaido, Open Iaido, Regular Iaido, and Theory classes.

Programs

• Children’s Class — Starting at age 6 · Sundays 9:00–10:00 am
• Fundamentals — Sundays 11:30 am–12:30 pm; Mondays 5:15–6:15 pm; Tuesdays 5:15–6:15 pm; Thursdays 5:15–6:15 pm
• Regular — Sundays 10:15–11:15 am; Mondays 6:30–7:30 pm; Tuesdays 6:30–7:30 am; Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 pm; Fridays 6:30–7:30 pm; Saturdays 10:15–11:15 am
• Advanced — 4th kyu and up
• Morning Practice - Asakeiko — Mondays and Wednesdays; Fridays
• Open Practice — Thursdays 6:30–7:30 pm · Only open to currently enrolled students of the ACLA.
• Weapons — Tuesdays 6:30–7:30 pm · Open to all levels. Students should bring their own weapons.
• Beginner’s Iaido — Sundays 7:45–8:45 am; Tuesdays 7:45–8:45 pm
• Open Iaido — Thursdays 7:45–8:45 pm
• Regular Iaido — Saturdays 9:00–10:00 am
• Theory — Saturdays 11:30 am–12:30 pm

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: Children’s classes are taught starting at age 6. Classes are available in-person or on Zoom. All classes are available to take via Zoom.

About the provider

The Aikido Center of Los Angeles has been teaching children Aikido for over thirty years. It is officially recognized by the Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters in Japan.

No experience necessary. No mat fee. Children are taught the principles of respect, self-discipline, and caring in a fun but disciplined atmosphere. Aikido is not taught as a competitive sport. Children begin as white belts; first promotion is 7th kyu yellow belt. Open Practice is only open to currently enrolled students. Advanced class is only open to students who have obtained the rank of fourth kyu or greater. Forward rolling proficiency is required for Advanced class. There is no forward ukemi or rolling techniques in Fundamentals. Students don’t have to sit in seiza if they are unable to.

Last updated October 1, 2026.