Multnomah Aikikai offers non-competitive Japanese martial arts training in a supportive community. Certified teachers. All experience levels welcome.
The dojo is a community of people studying a traditional art form in a sacred space. As members of Multnomah Aikikai, we train together with sincerity, mutual respect, and a genuine commitment to growth.
We are part of Birankai North America, a recognized organization dedicated to preserving authentic Aikido lineage. Our instruction is traditional, practical, and led by certified teachers who care about your progress.
A dynamic martial art that uses an opponent's energy to neutralize conflict without aggression. Practice includes throwing, joint locks, blending movements, and safe-falling (ukemi). Non-competitive, led by certified instructors.
Structured, age-appropriate Aikido classes that build confidence, coordination, focus, and respect in a safe and encouraging environment.
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The traditional Japanese art of drawing and cutting with the sword. A meditative solo practice that develops precision, presence, and discipline.
Learn MoreA traditional Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (O-Sensei). Multnomah Aikikai is part of a lineage that preserves its authentic teaching.
"I think that instead of analyzing and comparing how each technique or movement is related to weapons work, it makes much more sense to me to see and feel the sameness in executing one's energy by which aikido is distinguished from other martial arts."
— From the Multnomah Aikikai community
At Multnomah Aikikai, the sense of community is unmistakable. The instructors are not only skilled but deeply caring, and the senpai go out of their way to support new students with patience and respect. Everyone trains with a spirit of cooperation, not competition. It's a place where etiquette, awareness, and mutual growth are as much a part of the practice as the techniques themselves. If you're looking for a dojo that embodies both excellent instruction and genuine community, Multnomah Aikikai is it.
I realize now just how much I have missed the dojo experience, and the sense of having a solid base, or center in life that I used to feel when I was practicing on a regular basis. I feel welcome here, and have been re-inspired to focus on this path.
Training families and individuals in Japanese martial arts on S. Macadam Avenue for over three decades.
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6415 S Macadam Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97239
