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North Valley Aikikai
Categories: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Martial Arts Active Life Fitness & Instruction Yoga Martial Arts, Yoga [Edit]
16901 San Fernando Mission BlvdGranada Hills, CA 91344
Neighborhood: Granada Hills
(818) 652-5025
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 12:30 pm
Mon-Fri 5 pm - 8 pm
Sat 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
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4 reviews for North Valley Aikikai
4 reviews in English
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Review from Cashmere J.
Beverly Hills, CA
5/3/2011
This place is GREAT!!!! Teacher is really good and facility is clean and answer every question...
If you live around Granada Hills this place is the place to be for YOGA!! -
Review from Chris S.
North Hills, CA
5/13/2011
Was away from Aikido for many years and now I'm really glad to be back. This dojo really provides a great place to learn and workout. The staff is awesome.
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Review from Naomi O.
Sherman Oaks, CA
11/22/2009
I'm a member, so I'm already a fan, but if you're thinking about trying aikido or yoga, this is a great place to check out. Lavi Sensei is an energetic teacher and the atmosphere is open and fun - at the same time it's challenging if you want it; a great serious place to practice.
As a beginner I know I started aikido for the exercise and it certainly is a great workout! At the same time because it's a partner-type practice it's important to find a place where the people you train with are friendly, helpful and fun to be around. This is the case with North Valley Aikikai.
Aikido is a very uncommercial martial art, and I appreciate this aspect as I'm sure many people curious about martial art would - there's no "hard sell" - no "sell" at all in fact. The emphasis is on measuring yourself against yourself, so the pressure is self-generated...although I'm often a lazy person, something about this form makes me hold myself to a good standard...anyway, it's something you've just got to check out for yourself and see if it suits you.
There are classes every day but Sunday, check the website for the schedule. Any weekday evening is a good bet to see what it's like.
If you're already an aikidoka, then you know that the training here is derived from Berkeley Aikikai, a Hombu-dojo affiliate and is a generally unadorned, essential form of aikido. There is weapons and iaido training offered here as well. -
Review from Jasmine B.
Van Nuys, CA
7/4/2010
a vary pleasant place practice aikido. It took me about four or five years to finally find the right dojo. when visited this dojo I felt comfortable almost at home. I have been practicing about a year, and it has been great. highly recommended.
Specialties
We teach the practices of Aikido, Yoga, Iaido, Zazen (Zen meditation) and Iaido (Sword drawing).
We have classes for adults and children.
Come and check us out!
History
Established in 2005
North Valley Aikikai is a non-profit educational institution committed to teaching traditional Aikido.
We strive to provide a safe environment, focused atmosphere and enjoyable training.
North Valley Aikikai's mission is to promote an understanding of martial arts as a way to self-discovery and personal evolution, as well as being a resource for community growth.
Meet the Business Owner: Lee Lavi Ramirez l.
Lee Lavi Ramirez is the chief instructor at North Valley Aikikai.
She studies Aikido under the instruction of Shibata Shihan (master teacher), 7th Dan, chief instructor of Berkeley Aikikai, as well as chair of Aikido Un En Kai. Shibata Sensei is a direct disciple of Kisshomaru Ueshiba, son of the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, O'Sensei.
Lavi Ramirez is a graduate of Shibata Sensei's kenshusei (teacher training) program.
Lee Lavi Ramirez, 4th Dan, Shidoin, is a certified Aikido Un En Kai instructor.
