(619) 892-0295
Jiai Aikido/SD Systema &
san diego martial arts & community center Fundraising events
Jiai Aikido was founded in 2003 and for many years Jiai has been the home base for many big events that have supported the entire Aikido community. Jiai was the host of the original Aikido International Bridge seminar.
Next January will be the 20th anniversary of the Aikido Bridge seminar.
Jiai has been a place of connection for Aikido practitioners worldwide, for many years now. The instructors and the students have worked diligently at training, and to keep the dojo open, despite rising costs of rent and utilities. Before the pandemic the dojo was growing strong, but like many businesses, recovery is slow.
We need the support of the Aikido, Systema, and SDMACC community, and we need it soon!
If we do have to move we will. But the size of this dojo, the build out that was done, the history, location, and atmosphere is very special...so we would like to be able to keep this space, for Jiai and for the Aikido and Martial Arts community as a whole.
To save this dojo, we are holding a variety of fundraising activities and events:
MARCH 30, 2024 FUNDRAISING SEMINAR... 9:30 am- 1:30 pm
Join us for training, in person or virtually, with instructors-
Cat Strada Sensei, 4 Dan
Tom Liu Sensei, 4 Dan (teaching via Zoom)
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, 6 Dan (teaching via Zoom)
Please register using the PayPal button on the right.
SPONSOR A MAT CAMPAIGN
Sponsor a mat , or more than one, for $100 each!
You can support the dojo and also get your name on
a floorplan showing our supporters, which is displayed
in the lobby!
Please support us by using the PayPal button on the right.
AUCTION ITEMS
We have available some very special items, and will close out the bidding in about a week or so.
If you're interested in bidding on one of them please email the dojo!
Large framed calligraphy (25: x 25") by Saotome Shihan (starting bid $350)
Kihan Aikido Oyohen, book written and signed by Moriteru Ueshiba Doshu (starting bid $400)
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT JIAI
Of course, we are grateful for donations and support of any kind,
and in any amount. If you would like to make a donation or
contribution please use the PayPal link to the right.
MEMBERSHP DRIVE- SPECIAL DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE!
Two month Intro package of Aikido and System training plus
one free private lesson and uniform for $200!
Contact the Dojo for further information.
SPACE FOR RENT!
The dojo has mat time available, as well as two private rooms/offices available.
So whether you're looking for space for your classes or training, or looking
for space for your office, or a healing room, we have it for you!
Contact the Dojo for further information and see www.SanDiegoMACC.com!
(*Jiai Aikido is not a non-profit organization)
Thank you for your participation and support!
Sponsor a Mat Campaign
Seminar Registration
Additional Contributions
Instructors for the seminar
Cat Strada Sensei, 4th Dan
Jiai Aikido
Aikido Shimbokukai
Systema Instructor in Training Applicant
Cat Strada Sensei started Aikido at Jiai Aikido in 2007 under Jeff Sodeman Sensei, and Systema in 2008. Dojo Cho since 2011, she offers innovative classes influenced by her training such as No-Gi Aikido, Systema/Aikido Hybrid, and Adaptive Aikido & Ukemi. She's inspired by Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Jeff Sodeman Sensei, Frank Doran Shihan, Mary Heiny Sensei, Morihiko Murashige Shihan, Kevin Choate Sensei, Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, Vladimir Vasiliev, Adam Mazing BJJ, her students and animals. Strada Sensei is on the Board of Aikido Shimbokukai, and focuses on promoting authenticity and individuality in movements.
Tom Liu Sensei, 4th Dan
Jiai Aikido
Tom Liu Sensei began his Aikido training in the early 1990s under Frank Doran Shihan at the Aikido West dojo and the Stanford Aikido Club. He received the rank of Yondan (4th Dan) from Doran Shihan under California Aikido Association in 2016. Liu Sensei also practices Tai Chi, the Alexander Technique, and meditation, and has been a regular Instructor at Jiai Aikido for several years. His primary interests are the exploration of the principles of mind-body integration and the development of integrated and relaxed power.
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, 6th Dan
Director, Aikido Shimbokukai
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan spent over 14 years in Japan training at the Aikido World Headquarters and teaching Aikido professionally at a dojo in Tokyo. She founded Abiding Spirit Aikikai in IL, and is the Director of Aikido Shimbokukai, an organization Officially Recognized by the Aikikai Foundation and Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Dojo (Sensei) (619)-892-0295