Seattle Aikikai

09/29/2026

09/22/2026

Love this dojo pen pal project!

09/20/2026

Time to refresh the dojo sandwich board. New ideas, anyone?

09/15/2026

Don't miss Joanne Veneziano teaching at the Capitol Hill dojo this Saturday Sept. 19, 11am!

09/10/2026

San-Dan is a ground -type Pokémon and has existed since the first generation of games.

San-Dan is also a 3rd degree black belt test happening at the dojo this Saturday at 11am (Capitol Hill.) See you there!

09/10/2026

International Aiki Peace Week is celebrated around the UN's international Day of Peace! We seek to make the world a more peaceful place during IAPW by preserving O-Sensei's vision for Aikido as the art of peace, sharing it's unique peacemaking potential with communities around the globe.
Visit aikipeaceweek.org today to learn more about us and how to get involved!

09/08/2026

An ode to the end of summer.

Blackberries on the kamiza, marking the last sweet days of blackberry season here in the Pacific Northwest.

As summer bows out, a new season of practice begins.

08/25/2026

Know someone who needs a great space to move, teach, or gather?

Seattle Aikikai is looking for a few like-minded people and organizations to share our dojo spaces when we're not on the mat.

We have beautiful, dedicated movement spaces in Capitol Hill and Uptown, and we'd especially love to connect with teachers and groups whose work feels compatible with our community—martial arts, somatic practices, dance, movement, wellness, workshops, trainings, and other creative possibilities.

Both spaces have tatami-style mats, changing areas and WiFi, with different amenities and personalities. Our Uptown dojo has natural light and a mirrored wall; Capitol Hill has high ceilings, large storefront windows, a shower, and a kitchen area.

Spaces are available for ongoing weekly classes as well as occasional workshops, seminars and events.

And members: please help us spread the word! If you know an instructor, practitioner, small organization, or community group that might be a good fit, tag them or send this their way.

More details, photos, rates & availability:
https://www.seattleaikikai.com/location/dojo-rental/

Good spaces are even better when they're shared with good people.

08/22/2026

Keep training between classes...

Did you know Seattle Aikikai has a YouTube channel?

It's becoming a home for class demonstrations, testing techniques, guest instructors, special events, and moments from our dojo community. Whether you want to review a technique or revisit a class from a guest instructor seminar, we'd love to have you there.

Subscribe here and join us: https://www.youtube.com/seattleaikikai