SouthCoast Aikido

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Established in 2007, South Coast Aikido is an Iwama-style dojo teaching the Aikido originally taught by Founder Morehei Ueshiba, O Sensei. Lead Instructor, Benson Spivey Sensei, traces his Aikido instructional lineage directly to O Sensei through his teacher, Bernice Tom Sensei, and her teacher, Saito Sensei. Our training strives to represent not only the traditional hand-to-hand and weapons techniques, but also the spirit of Aikido's past and its future.

SouthCoast Aikido offers an authentic training experience for all of its students. Whether you are interested in a more serious commitment to Aikido training or looking for an accessible martial art that gets you moving and improves your wellbeing, Benson Sensei structures classes to meet the needs and goals of all students.