30 Years of Traditional Japanese Aikido Instruction
Welcome to Tri City Aikido, Fremont's longest-established Aikido dojo. Since 1996, we have provided traditional Japanese Aikido instruction in a friendly, respectful, and non-competitive environment for children, teens, and adults throughout Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Milpitas, and the surrounding communities.
Whether your goal is practical self-defense, improved confidence, better fitness, or a lifelong martial arts journey, our structured Aikido classes are designed to help students of every experience level succeed.
- Established in 1996
- 30 years serving the Tri-City area
- Official satellite dojo of Kumano Juku in Shingu, Japan
- Instruction under Anthony Campagna Sensei, 5th Dan Aikikai
- Traditional instruction connected to Tasaka Shihan, 7th Dan
- Free introductory class available
Ready to experience Aikido? Contact us today to schedule your free introductory class.
Why Choose Tri City Aikido?
Choosing a martial arts school is an important decision. At Tri City Aikido, our emphasis is not on tournaments or collecting trophies. Our purpose is to develop skill, confidence, discipline, awareness, and character through traditional Japanese martial arts training.
Students benefit from a structured curriculum, personal instruction, and a supportive atmosphere where beginners can train comfortably alongside experienced practitioners.
For 30 years, families throughout Fremont and the surrounding communities have trusted Tri City Aikido because we focus on long-term development rather than short-term results.
Traditional Japanese Aikido Lineage
Tri City Aikido is proud to be an official satellite dojo of Kumano Juku Dojo in Shingu, Japan.
Our dojo maintains a direct connection to traditional Aikido instruction through Tasaka Shihan, 7th Dan, a student of Hikitsuchi Michio Sensei, 10th Dan. Hikitsuchi Sensei was one of the closest students of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba.
This continuing relationship helps preserve the principles, refine training methods, and traditions passed down through this respected line of Aikido.
Aikido Classes for Children and Adults
Tri City Aikido offers classes designed for specific age groups so each student receives instruction appropriate for their physical, mental, and emotional stage of development.
Children's Aikido Classes
Our children's programs serve students from ages 4 through 13. Children learn respect, focus, coordination, confidence, self-control, and safe martial arts skills through age-appropriate instruction in a positive and encouraging environment.
Classes are divided into the following age groups:
- Ages 4–6
- Ages 7–9
- Ages 10–13
Adult Aikido Classes
Our adult students include complete beginners, returning students, and experienced martial artists seeking traditional Aikido instruction.
Adult classes emphasize practical technique, safe training methods, balance, timing, awareness, body mechanics, and continuous personal improvement. No previous martial arts experience is required.
More Than Self-Defense
Aikido teaches students how to respond to conflict without relying on unnecessary force. Training develops balance, coordination, awareness, timing, confidence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Training at Tri City Aikido includes:
- Empty-hand techniques
- Joint controls
- Throws and immobilizations
- Safe falling and rolling techniques
- Bokken, or wooden sword, training
- Jo, or wooden staff, training
- Traditional dojo etiquette
- Practical movement and body mechanics
Rather than depending solely on physical strength or aggression, Aikido teaches students how to move efficiently, redirect force, maintain balance, and control difficult situations.
Learn More About Aikido
Our Knowledge Center contains original articles that answer many of the questions students and parents ask before beginning Aikido training.
Topics include:
- Is Aikido Good for Beginners?
- Can a Person Learn Aikido in Their 30s, 40s, or 50s?
- Aikido vs. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Why Do Japanese Bow?
- The Purpose of Weapons Training in Aikido
- Understanding Shinken in Aikido Training
- Why Doesn't Aikido Have Competitions?
We regularly add educational articles to help students better understand the history, philosophy, terminology, and practical application of traditional Aikido.
Visit the Aikido Knowledge Center
Visit Tri City Aikido in Fremont
Tri City Aikido is conveniently located at 37427 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, California 94536.
We welcome students from Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Milpitas, and surrounding communities. Whether you are interested in enrolling yourself or your child, we invite you to experience a class and learn why families have trusted Tri City Aikido since 1996.
Phone: (510) 298-4222
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Free introductory class available. Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.
