Multnomah Aikikai

Multnomah Aikikai offers Children's Aikido, where kids learn basic martial arts principles of movement, self-defense techniques of Aikido, safe falling, and balance. It also offers teen and adult Aikido classes, Iaido, and a jo and bokken class.

Programs

• Children's Aikido — 7-12 · Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:15-4:55pm; advanced kids class Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00-5:45pm; advanced kids class + weapons Saturdays, 1:15pm · Kids learn basic martial arts principles of movement, self-defense techniques of Aikido, safe falling, and balance. Visitors are welcome to observe classes.
• Teen Aikido — 13-17 · Teens generally practice in adult classes · Teens (13+) generally practice in the adult classes. Special rate for teens.
• Adult Aikido — 18+ · Mondays 6pm, Wednesdays 6pm, Thursdays 10:30am, Saturdays 10:30am; advanced class Wednesdays 7pm; additional practice Fridays 5:15pm
• Iaido — all ages not stated · Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays evenings · Iaido practice is available through the program's application process.
• Jo and bokken class — not stated · Saturdays at noon

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• General schedule: Children's aikido classes for ages 7-12 are held Monday/Wednesday. Teens (13+) generally practice in the adult classes. The core aikido body arts classes are concentrated on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

About the provider

Multnomah Aikikai has been located in Portland, Oregon since 1992. Its leadership team includes Nathan Young, the lead instructor and program administrator; Suzane Van Amburgh Sensei, the chief instructor; Jon Paul Oliva Sensei; Fleshler Sensei; and Dave Dewberry Sensei. The dojo is non-profit, non-competitive, and run by dedicated volunteers from the adult program. It also offers online learning resources and a Discord server space.

• Virtual suburi classes — members · Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays mornings · Virtual classes taught by Fleshler Sensei.
• Off-site Portland State University aikido class — not stated · Tuesdays · In-person class at PSU campus in ASRC 450; no gi is required.
• Off-site Forest Grove Aikido class — not stated · Mondays and Thursdays evenings · Class taught by Dave Dewberry Sensei at the Forest Grove dojo.

Visitors are always welcome to observe a class. No cost and no obligation when observing a class. Kids classes are beginner friendly, low pressure, and easy to follow along with. Teens aged 13-17 may attend adult aikido classes and/or children’s classes. Children’s program is geared to kids age 7-12. Adults 18+ may attend unlimited adult classes. Multnomah Aikikai does not require long-term contracts; membership is month-to-month. New member registration fee is $50 for adults and teens, $25 for children aged 12 and under. The Birankai annual fee is waived for children.

Last updated October 1, 2026.