The Aikido Cultural Institute has been dedicated to teaching Aikido and related Japanese martial arts for over 40 years.
$8334
$14,532
Muchas Gracias
Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our students, families and friends, we have exceeded our fundraising goal for Kokorazon 2024!
With gratitude from everyone at Aikido Cultural Institute
Online Auction Now Open
Bid on items from our celebration dinner. Auction closes December 21, 2024.
Kokorazón Merch
Online Store is Now Open! Totes, Tees, and Hoodies for sale. Adult and children’s sizes available. All proceeds go to the Kokorazón campaign!
Class Schedule
Call ahead—(323) 259-9870—to observe a class
Monday
Juniors Aikido: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm ages 12 - 17
Weapons Training: 6:10 pm - 6:55 pm
Aikido: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
Children’s Aikido: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm ages 7 - 11
Iaido: 6:10 pm - 6:55 pm
Aikido: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
Children’s Aikido: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm ages 7 - 11
Aikido: 6:10 pm - 7:10 pm
Beginners’ Aikido: 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm all levels
Thursday
Weapons Training: 6:10 pm - 6:55 pm
Aikido: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday
Iaido: 6:10 pm - 6:55 pm
Beginners’ Aikido: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm beginners training
Saturday
Children’s Aikido: 10:30 am - 11:15 am ages 7 - 11
Aikido: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm test prep + basics, all levels
Advanced Aikido: 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Invitation Only
Sunday
Beginners’ Aikido: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm beginners training
Classes are for all levels unless noted
Teaching Staff
Terri Teshiba
Shihan
Technical Director
6th degree black belt
Sara Nielsen
Sensei
Chief Instructor
6th degree black belt
Rhonda Hutley
Sensei
Director of Children's Programs
6th degree black belt
Pablo Vazquez
Shihan
Artistic Director
6th degree black belt
Soto Deshi
Teresa Duenas
Fukushindoin
3rd degree black belt
Umi Hsu
2nd degree black belt
Bob Eckhardt
2nd degree black belt
Dojo Information
(323) 259-9870
info@aikidoculturalinstitute.org
Aikido Cultural Institute
5058 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
New Student Registration$100.00
Includes 1 Month of Classes + Uniform
Monthly Fees
Children’s Aikido$80.00
ages 7 - 11
Students + Juniors’ Aikido$90.00
valid student ID / ages 12 - 16
Adult Beginners' Aikido Only$90.00
Adult Aikido$115.00
excluding advanced Aikido class
Adult Aikido + Iaido$125.00
Adult Aikido + Weapons$125.00
Adult Aikido + Iaido + Weapons$130.00
Adults - Iaido or Weapons Only$90.00
“To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.”
–Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido
