Welcome to Multnomah Aikikai

Deepen body awareness, build resilience, center yourself

We teach the traditional Japanese martial arts of Aikido and Iaido.

black belt guides a beginner — Book an Aikido Intro Lesson

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The first moments of drawing a live sword blade — Iaido - Sword

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Two kids smiling while practicing an aikido pin — Kids and Youth Aikido

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We offer non-competitive practice, led by certified teachers, in a supportive community.

What Our Students Gain

Body awareness

Physical strength

Better balance

Stress relief

Mental focus

Adaptability

Camaraderie

This is a place to build strength, awareness, and resilience. Try hard things in a safe space and learn with experienced teachers who care.

Learn safe falling, build resilience, and make new friends.

“At Multnomah Aikikai, the sense of community is unmistakable. The instructors are not only skilled but deeply caring, and the senpai go out of their way to support new students with patience and respect. Everyone trains with a spirit of cooperation, not competition. It’s a place where etiquette, awareness, and mutual growth are as much a part of the practice as the techniques themselves. If you’re looking for a dojo that embodies both excellent instruction and genuine community, Multnomah Aikikai is it.”

— Dennis V.

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

Two people in the midst of practice — What is Aikido?

Learn the history and philosophy of Aikido.

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Multnomah Aikikai is a place where people train intensely. It’s also a place where people enjoy the process of learning, make mistakes, fall down (literally), have a good time, and create community. When we practice our art, we learn to physically connect, body to body, center to center. These connections extend into our daily lives in many ways. We welcome you to this space.