About
Aikido By the Bay offers Traditional Aikido for children, teens, and adults. The program welcomes beginners and does not require prior experience.
Programs
- Youth & Teen Programs — middle and high school students · mornings, evenings, and weekend classes · Traditional Aikido for children, teens, and adults. Beginners welcome. No experience needed.
At a glance
- Ages: 13–18 years old
About the provider
Aikido By the Bay has served the Bay Area for 24+ years and was founded in 2002. The leadership team includes Daniel Brasse, Founder & Chief Instructor; Jocelyn Wong, Dojo Manager; Bruce Mendenhall, Senior Instructor, 5th dan; George Lane, Instructor, 4th dan; Michel Vidal-Naquet, Instructor, 4th dan; Joice Chan, Instructor, 3rd dan; Marinela Aquino, Instructor, 3rd dan; Glafira Valencia, Instructor, 2nd dan; and Marcel Barraza, Instructor, 2nd dan.
New students are welcomed regardless of prior martial arts experience, age, gender, or fitness level. Start with two introductory classes. $55 introductory package for 2 classes.
What families say
“I really like the spirit of the Dojo, everyone is friendly, cordial, and it feels like a family. Also people are serious about their practice, and come to train more than 3 times a week, which is pretty impressive, given than people have full-time jobs, kids, and families.” — Mayya Shveygert
“Amazing Dojo! Daniel is an exceptionally good instructor!!!” — Tasos Kementsietsidis
“This is an excellent Aikido school with a strong emphasis on technically correct technique and safety. New students are welcomed regardless of prior martial arts experience, age, gender, or fitness level. The teacher here is skilled at making the lessons relevant for each student and the other students at the school leave their ego at the door.” — Mike L.
Last updated September 20, 2026.
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