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North Valley Aikikai

North Valley Aikikai

9029 Reseda Blvd #100, Northridge, CA 91324, Northridge, California

+1 818-652-5025
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Aikido
Tai Chi
Weapons Training

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Aikido
  • Tai Chi
  • Weapons Training

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Seniors
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Pricing

Package / Course

Contact for pricing

10-class pass available via Groupon

Package / Course

Contact for pricing

20-class pass

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and knowledgeable instructors
  • Supportive and encouraging community
  • Clean and spacious facilities
  • Small class sizes allowing individual attention
  • Great for all ages and skill levels
  • Welcoming environment with zero ego
  • Easy parking

Considerations

  • Limited class time slots (mostly mornings and late evenings)
  • Popular classes fill up quickly
  • Hard to spot location when driving by

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

50 reviews

5 stars

47

4 stars

3

3 stars

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2 stars

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Excellent

"I recently joined North Valley Aikikai, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience so far. From the moment I enrolled, I felt truly welcomed by both the instructors and fellow students. The environment is supportive, encouraging, and focused on growth, making it an amazing place to train and lear..." Read more

- Elena Grigoryants

via Google

12/26/2024

Excellent

"Incredibly supportive dojo, people take their extra time help each other out. Black belts are all super patient, no ego. You see a good range of people from all walks of life. This is an extremely important factor. Picture yourself practicing martial arts when you are 70s, 80s years old, how many t..." Read more

- Margaret “Maggie” Shih

via Google

10/12/2024

Excellent

"Being part of North Valley Aikido has been a game-changer for us. The instructor’s blend of skill, patience, and wisdom has significantly boosted my son's confidence and strength. His approachable teaching style has made complex Aikido techniques accessible, fostering a real sense of progress and be..." Read more

- Diana Leto

via Google

4/5/2024

4.9

(76 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 5PM-12AM
  • Tuesday: 12-9:30AM,5:30-9PM
  • Wednesday: 5-9:30PM
  • Thursday: 8:30-9:30AM,5-9PM
  • Friday: 5-7:30PM
  • Saturday: 10-11:30AM
  • Sunday: 9AM-12PM

Instructors

L

Lee Lavi Ramirez

Sensei, Owner

M

Michelle Chua

Instructor

A

Ari

Instructor

C

Cecilia

Instructor

C

Christine

Instructor

J

Jessica

Instructor

A

Alexa

Instructor

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Parking
  • Soft mat flooring
  • Spacious studio

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