Classes Tue, Thur and Sat. See capitolhillaikikai.org for details. Welcome to our martial arts club in the Capitol Hill district of DC.
Practices are open to everyone. Practices are generally held:
* Tuesdays from 7 - 9 pm
* Thursdays from 7 - 9 pm
* Saturdays from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
In terms of its martial application, one of the fundamental concepts in Aikido is to blend with the attack and redirect the energy to either throw or pin the attacker. Ideally, neither the attacker or the person being attacked is hurt. Aikido is a sel
08/28/2026
" Aikido, in essence, is very fragile. It can be forgotten, it can be destroyed, it can be diluted by ignorance and self indulgence."
Chiba Sensei RIP - In His Own Words, Message to Teachers and Students On behalf of Birankai International, with deep sorrow, Birankai Nor...
08/28/2026
Cottier Sensei's class at Hong Kong Aikido Association 30th Anniversary -- Part 2
Ken Cottier (7th Dan) Teaching Part 2 Ken Cottier (7th Dan) Teaching Aikido Part 2
08/28/2026
Cottier Sensei's class at Hong Kong Aikido Associatopn 30th Anniversary -- Part1
Ken Cottier (7th Dan) Teaching Part 1 Ken Cottier (7th Dan) Teaching Aikido Part 1
08/25/2026
O Sensei says, "You don't come to Aikido to become stronger. You are already strong enough." By the same token, you don't come to Aikido to be bigger or smaller because you are the perfect size for YOU.
The Gentle Giant Big people often get the reputation of being rough, muscly and resistant. A lot of people feel intimidated by big partners because of their...
Never too tall or too short. You are always the PERFECT size to practice with everybody š¤©
08/15/2026
Close your mouth, open your eyes.
The Acrobat on Skis The annual USAF Summer Camp came and went like a whirlwind. The five days of practice and gathering with friends have become history. To ...
Be one with the ultimate force
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Because of USAF Summer Camp, there will not be practice at the dojo until August 1, Saturday. See you at camp, or when regular practice resumes.
07/26/2026
"Don't bend out of shape", the saying goes. To start, do you know what is your shape?
Insanity Some people are relentlessly critical of Aikido as a martial art. From their comments on social media, I get the impression that they have...
07/23/2026
Our beloved teacher, Kenneth Cottier Sensei, who dedicated his life to the practice and promotion of Aikido.
Biography of Kenneth Cottier, Direct Student of O Sensei and Pillar of Aikido in Asia - Guillaume Erard - Aikido & Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu in Japan Official website of Guillaume Erard, 6th Dan Aikido (Aikikai Foundation - Aikido Hombu Dojo) and 5th Dan Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu (Shikoku Hombu). Articles, Interviews, Videos and Documentaries.
| Tuesday | 6:50pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 6:50pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 3:15pm - 5:30pm |