Aikido of Santa Barbara

Aikido of Santa Barbara offers Beginning Kids, Intermediate Kids, and Advanced Kids classes. Beginning Kids focuses on basic movements, vocabulary, etiquette, and discipline in a fun, playful environment. Intermediate Kids focuses on beginning techniques and ukemi, or falling and rolling, and Advanced Kids covers more complicated Aikido techniques. Adult classes are also offered, including Beginners, Mixed, and Weapons classes.

Programs

• Beginning Kids — all ages · The emphasis is on basic movements, vocabulary, etiquette and discipline in a fun, playful environment.
• Intermediate Kids — minimum age 7; plus additional requirements · Emphasis on beginning techniques and ukemi (falling and rolling). Students must be at least 7 years old, have a white belt with blue stripe and have approval of the instructors and their parent(s).
• Advanced Kids — minimum age 8; plus additional requirements · Kids learn more complicated Aikido techniques. Students must be at least 8 years old, have a yellow belt and have approval of the instructors and their parent(s).
• Beginners — Students are introduced to Aikido through demonstration and application.
• Mixed — Aikido becomes more aerobic with increased immersion.
• Weapons — Weapons are an integral part of Aikido practice. Currently weapons classes are offered outdoors.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• General schedule: Adult and kids classes are offered; all classes are by pre-registration only. Kids classes are currently for kids 8+.

About the provider

Aikido of Santa Barbara is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual health of youth and families by cultivating their minds and bodies through the knowledge and practice of the traditional Japanese art of Aikido. All classes are by pre-registration only, financial assistance is available, and there is a one-time $35 membership fee for all new members payable upon sign-up.

All classes are by pre-registration only. Financial assistance is available. There is a one time only $35 membership fee for all new members payable upon sign-up. Introductory specials include 2 beginner classes free. Kids program is on hold for now due to COVID-19 notice in source.

Last updated October 30, 2026.