Welcome to Desert Aikido's website

We offer classes in the martial art of Aikido for anyone in and around the Coachella Valley. Youth classes for ages 6-13.  Adult classes for ages 14-104.  Male or female, young or old, outrageously fit or a couch potato, YOU can practice and learn Aikido.

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art.  The main purposes of Aikido in addition to basic self-defense are to build a strong mind, body and spirit for daily life.  Aikido training can provide students the ability to live in harmony with themselves and with one another.  Aikido is famous for its techniques against one or several opponents both unarmed and armed.  Its effectiveness has been proven in law enforcement services worldwide.
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Pic of O'Sensei
Morihei Uesheba
Founder of Aikido

Desert Aikido is a member dojo of Aikikai Associates - West Coast which is directly affiliated with Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo, Japan.  We strive to uphold the traditions, history and teachings of the Founder, Morihei Ueshiba.