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Schedule
May 29 - June 1, 2025
- Thursday:
- 6:00pm - 7:20pm
- 10-minute break
- 7:30pm - 8:50pm
- Friday:
- 10:00am - 12:30pm
- Lunch
- 2pm - 2:45pm: Teaching Practicum (One black belt chosen. All seminar participants invited to take this class and give feedback afterwards.)
- 2:55pm - 5:00pm
- Pasta party in the dojo by donation (Scroll down to "Meals" section for donation link and other details.)
- Saturday
- 10:00am - 12:30pm
- Lunch
- 2:30pm - 5:00pm
- 6:30pm: Group dinner (Scroll down to "Meals" section for details.)
- Sunday:
- 10:00am - 11:20am
- 10-minute break
- 11:30am - 12:50pm
Other upcoming seminars:
AKI USA Annual Summer Camp in Los Angeles
July 30 - August 3, 2025
Lia Suzuki, 7th dan
Matt Bridi, 5th dan
Registration now open!
Register | Learn MoreNew Year's Seminar
January, 2026 (Exact date to be determined)
Lia Suzuki, 7th dan
Registration opens in Autumn.
Join The WaitlistLocation
We are located in the basement of the First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles. Please enter at the side door of the building - not the main door of the church. (Please look for our a-frame sign on the sidewalk.)
Aikido Kenkyukai Los Angeles
2936 W 8th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Parking
Free parking is a half a block away, on the corner of West 8th Street & Westmoreland Avenue.
Zoom Link
Hopefully, you won't need the Zoom link, but just in case you get sick during the seminar and feel that you may be contagious, please click here to attend remotely, via Zoom.
Accommodation
We recommend the area to the west of the dojo, around Wilshire Ave, between Normandie Ave. and Western Ave. We do not recommend the area east of the dojo.
Click on these links below that are already set for the recommended areas and dates:
MealsÂ
Lunches
Lunches are included with your seminar registration. We usually have an assortment of wraps from Trader Joe's, as well as instant noodles and hot water.
Friday Dinner
Delivery by:Â The Italian Homemade Company
A Los Angeles member has generously volunteered to organize pasta delivery to the dojo as part of our ongoing dojo fundraising.
During the checkout process, you were prompted to let us know if you'll be joining us and what, if any, dietary preferences you have.
We'll also have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available from our dojo fridge.
Donations can be made via:
- Cash donation box in the dojo
- Online
- Look for the QR code in the dojo or...
- Click here to pre-donate.
Saturday Dinner
6:30pm:Â Group dinner at Chill Since '93Â at "The Grove"
- 189 The Grove Dr, Unit F91-B, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- A new Roman-style pizza concept—casual and easy-going, perfect for a relaxed group dinner
- Parking: Use The Grove’s covered parking structure (entry via The Grove Dr or Fairfax Ave)
- Note: No validation available, but this is the most convenient option
- Travel time from dojo: ~25–30 minutes
Of course, if you prefer, feel free to bring your own food and drink. Or for that matter, feel free to venture out on the Los Angeles restaurant scene on your own.
