OC Aikido LTD

We were founded as a Martial Arts School by Harry Ishisaka who studied under Koichi Tohei. Sensei Tohei who was one of O-Sensei's star pupils, and was the only one that he ever officially gave the rank of 10th-dan.

After learning and practicing Judo at a young age and then throughout his military career, Sensei Ishisaka began his studies in Aikido after having been introduced to Sensei Tohei. Sensei Ishisaka started the dojo in 1964, making us one of the oldest Southern California Aikido Dojos. After the passing of our founder, the dojo was setup as a California non-profit organization, and we continue as a non-profit today.

Our Dojo combines the traditional feel of a Japanese Dojo with the welcoming “Aloha Spirit” of our founder.

This is some rare footage of the founder, Sensei Ishisaka doing some kokyu nage techniques.