Aikido of San Jose

Aikido of San Jose is a traditional Japanese martial arts dojo located at 510 N. 3rd Street, Suite 10, in San Jose, California. With its founder teaching since 1974, the dojo teaches Aikido as a non-competitive discipline focusing on self-protection, fluid motion, and peaceful resolution of conflict. The academy was founded by Jack Wada Sensei, a seventh-degree black belt awarded the title of Shihan by the World Aikido Headquarters Hombu Dojo in Tokyo. Wada began practicing Tai Chi in 1970 and was certified in 1973 by Master Choy Kam Man, teaching alongside senior black belts including sixth-degree black belt Harry Concepcion. Classes emphasize blended movement, wave and spiral mechanics, and redirecting an attacker momentum without relying on brute muscular force. The schedule includes Adult Aikido, specialized Beginner Basics sessions, youth programs for kids ages 5 to 12 and teens ages 13 to 18, and traditional Tai Chi classes.