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O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido



Larry Reynosa, Kancho (Makoto Aikido Kyokai)
Kodama Dojo is a charter member of the Makoto Aikido Kyokai (MAK), an association of dojos under the direction of Larry Reynosa, rokudan (6th degree black belt).

The MAK is directly affiliated with Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan.  All dan ranks are issued directly by the Doshu.

Our dojocho & chief instructor is Lt. Bob Whaley (nidan), a veteran police officer who brings his years of law enforcement experience into the dojo.

Photograph by Dave Lau (Flickr name "Chi King")


Kodama Dojo is a small group of dedicated folks who train in the modern budo of Aikido.

The particular emphasis of training at our school is the development of effective self-defense skills that will equip the student (who dedicates him or herself to regular training) to realistically apply "in the real world" what they learn in the dojo. In other words: practical & tested.

As such, our training methodology revolves around five basic principles:

  • developing a self-defense mindset (always #1)
  • not getting punched
  • not getting grabbed
  • not getting kicked
  • not getting taken to the ground
As a modern budo, we seek through hard training to further develop our minds, bodies & spirits to become better people and better citizens.

We are an open dojo and invite all to join us!


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