CONFIDENCE DISCIPLINE

COMMUNITY

Traditional martial arts that builds confidence, discipline, focus, and lifelong friendships.

24+
Years in
California
250+
5-Star
Reviews
Beginner
No Experience
Needed
Family
Welcoming
Community

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Find the Right Program for You

KIDS PROGRAM

Confidence. Focus. Respect.
A strong foundation for life.

ADULT PROGRAM

Fitness. Stress relief. Self defense.
Grow stronger every day.

WELLNESS EXPERIENCES

Relax. Restore. Reconnect. 
Sound baths, Reiki & mindful healing. 

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US

Building Stronger Kids. Stronger Families.

CONFIDENCE

Build self-esteem and self-belief.

SELF-DEFENSE

Practical skills for real life situations.

FOCUS

Better attention in class and in life.

FITNESS

Stronger bodies, healthier minds.

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COMMUNITY

Lifelong friendships and support.

MEET THE SENSEI

Daniel Brasse Founder / Chief Instructor

For over 30 years, Daniel has dedicated his life to the study and practice of Aikido. After extensive training in Iwama, Japan, he founded Aikido By the Bay in 2002.

Daniel combines traditional Japanese martial arts with real-world experience in leadership and security to help students of all ages build confidence, discipline, and resilience
on and off the mat.

“Aikido is not about becoming better than someone else. It is about becoming better than you were yesterday.”

WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAYS

Mayya Shveygert
Mayya Shveygert

I really like the spirit of the Dojo, everyone is friendly, cordial, and it feels like a family. Also people are serious about their practice, and come to train more than 3 times a week, which is pretty impressive, given than people have full-time jobs, kids, and families.

 

Tasos Kementsietsidis
Tasos Kementsietsidis

Amazing Dojo! Daniel is an exceptionally good instructor!!!

Yoichi H.
Yoichi H.

I was supposed to just try this Aikido by the bay and was going to check another dojo for Karate class. But I came here at first and decided I don't need to go other places. You can learn many things not only Aikido but also other too. For JAPANESE police men, Judo, Kendo are mandatory. You can learn better essence of both by Aikido. Let's join us.

Mike L.
Mike L.

This is an excellent Aikido school with a strong emphasis on technically correct technique and safety. New students are welcomed regardless of prior martial arts experience, age, gender, or fitness level. The teacher here is skilled at making the lessons relevant for each student and the other students at the school leave their ego at the door.

Leslie C.
Leslie C.

We are very happy with the training that Sensei Daniel Brasse provides at Aikido By The Bay. He always incorporates real world situations into our training, which I find to be very useful and what sets Aikido By The Bay apart from other martial art schools.

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$55 Introductory Package
2 Classes Expert Instruction No Experience Needed