Links, Affiliations, and Supplies

>> Aikido of San Diego is part of the California Aikido Association under Shihan Robert Nadeau of City Aikido. The CAA is part of the greater Aikikai headquartered in Tokyo. Aikido of San Diego is the parent dojo of the Aikido Class at UCSD, and is also closely affiliated with Patrick Cassidy Sensei of Aikido Montreux in Switzerland.

>> If you are interested in additional aikido-related information, some useful sites to visit are Aikido Journal Online, AikiWeb, Aikido World, The Aikido FAQ, and AikidoKids.com. For those interested in the movement arts outside of the martial arts context, we recommend our neighbors at the Academy of Performing Arts.

>> We welcome you to download Aikido of San Diego's Student Handbook.

>> You can read Goldberg Sensei's web log at www.goldbergsensei.com.

Aikido of San Diego also sponsors a monthly training group on meetup.com

Do you need a bokken, jo, or uniform? Maybe an Aikido book?

The bokken & jo below are recommended for practice at ASD:

Get a standard-size Jo here.
It's a 50" x 24mm, solid white oak, high-quality jo at a good price. You can get a bag there, too. If you're over six-feet tall and feel you need a few extra inches, you can get a 51.5" or 54" jo here.

Get a Bokken here.
It's the BK-DHO Aikido-Honbu 41" model. In the picture it's the top one on the rack. It's the best bokken for our practice and it will last a very long time, which makes it's $69 price tag a good value.

Get a training uniform (Gi) here.
This is a single-weave Aikido/Judo style uniform similar to the one we use at Aikido of San Diego. These uniforms typically need to be ordered a size larger than usual. Use the size chart before ordering.

Get a lighter-weight "karate style" uniform here
Some people like having one like this for warmer months. This gi is made with 8 oz 100% cotton material, so it's still durable enough for Aikido training despite the lighter weight. Sizes run a little smaller than the uniform you received from Aikido of San Diego. I recommend ordering one size larger.

Below are a few Aikido-related book recommendations in no particular order. None of them are technique books as it's best to leave those curiosities to actual practice. There are many good Aikido books—not just the ones listed below. Click here if you'd like to browse a larger selection on Amazon.

The Secret Teachings of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba

The Way of Aikido, George Leonard

Magic of Conflict, Thomas Crum

It's a Lot Like Dancing: An Aikido Journey, Terry Dobson

Aikido and the New Warrior, Richard Strozzi-Heckler

Training with the Master, John Stevens