​Jiai Aikido-
Internal Studies​

This class focuses on the mind-body connection and the development of integrated and relaxed internal power. Skills are developed through both solo and partner practices, with an emphasis on visualization, relaxation, grounding, and posture.
Elements of Tai Chi are often incorporated in this practice.

​Aikido/Systema Hybrid​

These classes are taught by Cat Sensei, a practitioner of systema (a Russian combat art) for over 16 years, and is in the Certified Instructor process of consideration. These classes explore the incredible depth of systema's principles: posture, balance, relaxation, and breathwork...which combine incredibly well with the techniques and same principles in aikido. Classes include ground work, knife work, wall work, striking, receiving strikes,  kicks, and overall freedom of movement. This class reaffirms and focuses on the principles and techniques covered in the All Levels classes; often it adds perspective on modern day attacks or non-traditional situations. There is emphasis on falling safely, and students training in a healthy way in alignment with their own body's abilities. Other basic self defense is incorporated into the Aikido drills, giving students a well rounded martial art platform. Classes go at the pace of those in attendance and all levels are welcome. Contact us for further information.  Just show up and wear something comfy; no uniforms required. 

​Shofukan Kendo​

A not-for-profit kendo club in San Diego, CA, here for all of kendo the community. All instructors are volunteer members of the All United States Kendo Federation. 
Our dojo offers a youth instructional program as well as open practice sessions for both youth and adults. Whether you are a beginner looking to enter the sport of Kendo, or an experienced practitioner looking for more practice opportunities, please come and join us. 

Injury Dynamics

World-Class Hand-to-Hand Combat Training Since 1990. 
Our program is led by 12 local instructors — including six Masters — with a total of more than 150 years of combined experience teaching military, law enforcement and thousands of people just like you how to use violence as a survival tool.

Core Systema Focus

San Diego Systema has been San Diego's only professional Systema program since 2007, started under Jeff Sodeman Sensei, a Certified Systema Instructor and 5th Dan in Aikido. It's now run by Cat Strada Sensei who is in the process of Certification,  has trained since 2007, and attended or hosted multiple systema seminars including attending the Aikido-Systema Bridge Seminar in Moscow, Russia. Breathing, relaxation, movement, structure: the principles of Systema combine to form an effective    combat art. Your body’s natural movements are trained through drills and sparring, without fixed katas or set techniques. 
Originally used by the Russian Special Forces (Spetsnaz), Systema is a complete system for anyone seeking better health, safety, enjoyment of life, and understanding of ones self. 

Join Us!

We are accepting inquiries regarding using our mats or available offices. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested. We have a variety of days and times available, for either dedicated or shared use. The mat area is perfect for Yoga, Martial Arts, Dance, Meditation, and more. The office space would be well-suited for any sort of office use.
We are looking for people who want to join us, either by renting the mat or office, or as a part of our cooperative. Our cooperative is a non-competitive incubator program, in which members share resources and work to promote not only themselves and the MACC, but also each other.

Jiai Aikido

Since 2003, Jiai Aikido has been a landmark in San Diego Aikido and offers expert instruction in both the traditional and modern applications of Aikido.

"Forest Fitness"

Aikido can be practiced for many reasons, one of them being for improved health and weight loss. Join this class to shape up, while having fun and learning body balance, alignment, and efficient use. Classes are non-impact, and very low cardio, focusing more on body weight conditioning and creative & fun drills. Some classes are at the Julian Dojo; please check the schedule. **RSVP by 5pm day before please.