Aikido
Newport Beach aikikai Dojo
Experience Traditional Aikido
2018 Quail Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Call: (949) 553-0160
Try a CLASS FOR only $40
Whether you’re an experienced martial artist or a newcomer to the art, we invite you to join us and try a class for only $40. Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch to schedule your first class.
Our programs
Adults Class
Children’s Class
Weapons Training
Aikido Seminars
weapons training
COMPLETE YOUR MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Learn bokken (wooden sword), jo (staff), and tanto (knife) in classes that blend hand techniques and weapons training. Every session teaches timing, distance, and direction—so you move with confidence, control, and calm. Suitable for beginners through advanced students.

Orange County’s
#1 Rated Aikido dojo
Learn the traditional art of aikido with chief instructor – Gentil Pennewaert Shihan. Newport Beach Aikido continues the legacy first started in Japan during the last century by the founder Ueshiba Morihei. The world class dojo is made up of a cosmopolitan and diverse group of students and is led by chief instructor Gentil Pennewaert Shihan, 7th Dan. He ensures a high standard of safety at all times and provides a solid foundation in the basic fundamentals of aikido technique and etiquette.
We offer adult classes, children classes, and seminars to help increase your Aikido training and knowledge with visiting guest Sensei from Japan, Europe, and Australia. With showers, large canvas practice mat, and changing rooms with private lockers available, the Newport Beach Aikido dojo offers all the amenities for your aikido training. All classes include weapons training.

Featured Programs
We know you live a busy life. Which is why our dojo holds morning, lunch and evening classes throughout the week. Select the desired class below to browse our schedules and monthly rates.
Morning Class
Perfect for the busy working professional looking to get a morning workout in just before the daily grind begins.
Evening Class
Unwind and destress with our evening class, our most popular class of the day.
Lunch Class
Take a break from your busy work day and drop in for a shortened 45-minute lunch class on Tuesdays.

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OCBCAF Charity Dinner Auction and Fundraising Event
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An Evening of Community, Calm & Contribution
Join us Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • 6–9 PM at Bouillon, Newport Beach for the Orange County Beach Cities Aikido Foundation Charity Dinner.Enjoy dinner, live auction, and inspiring stories while supporting programs that teach CPR, women’s awareness, teen self-defense, and scholarships for families in need.
All proceeds benefit OCBCAF initiatives and the launch of the Aikido Mastery Channel—bringing the art of non-conflict to more lives.
🎟 Tickets: $150 | info@ocbcaf.org
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Location:
Bouillon Restaurant : 1000 Bristol St N, St. 11, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Aikido Mastery Channel
Gain exclusive access to the latest content in the AIKIDO MASTERY CHANNEL with your monthly membership opens the door to a treasure trove of instructional videos. Your membership ensures unlimited access to all our enriching content, empowering you to enhance your Aikido skills at your own pace. This channel is sponsored by the Orange County Beach Cities Aikido Foundation (OCBCAF), and your subscription is tax deductible.
Aikido is a Journey
Explore the inspiring stories about Aikido and the Newport Beach Aikikai Dojo. Click below to learn more about Pennewaert Shihan – Our Sensei.
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