Welcome to Capitol Hill Aikikai, a newly-formed aikido dojo located in the Capitol Hill district of Washington, DC. Our dojo is dedicated to the teaching and development of aikido, a Japanese martial art. We are associated with Capital Aikikai of Silver Spring, Maryland -- the main dojo of Clyde Takeguchi Shihan, 7th dan.

 

Capitol Hill Aikikai is a not-for--profit organization, incorporated in Washington, DC.

Practice Location and Times

NOTICE: Class will be held as usual on Monday, February 8!

We are located at the Parish of St. Monica & St. James, 222 8th Street, NE, Washington, DC.

 

Regular practices are held on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. An aikido basics class is currently being held on Thursdays from 7:00 - 7:50 p.m.

 

Weapons classes are held on the first and third Monday of every month.

How to Start

Practice is open to everyone; simply show up! The first four classes are free!

 

If you already have a dogi (a martial arts uniform), bring it along; we have a changing area available. Otherwise, dress in comfortable, loose-fitting workout clothes, such as a t-shirt and shorts. 

Have questions?

If you are interested in learning more about aikido and our dojo, check out the rest of this webpage or call 202-509-1632.  Or, simply stop by and join us!

-- Michael Martin Sensei, 4th dan