MASAKATSU AGATSU
"True victory is victory over oneself."
Morihei Ueshiba
Founder of the Art of Peace AIKIDO
SEISHINJUKU
SEI-SHIN: Pure Heart
JUKU: A place for learning
SEISHIN NO KI: “Pure Heart is Ki” by Seiseki Abe Sensei
Seishinjuku Dojo is a traditional Japanese martial arts school located in Culver City, California. Our focus is on the practice of Aikido, while also offering complementary training in the Japanese sword (bokken: wooden training sword) and staff (Jo). Our experienced instructors are dedicated to developing self-awareness, self-empowerment, and self-control of the body and spirit through the study of these traditional Japanese martial arts. As part of our extracurricular program, we also offer online training on Aikido and opportunities to experience Japanese culture through practices such as Shodo (calligraphy) and Kado (flower arrangement).
Haruo Matsuoka
Through over 40 years of training and teaching, Haruo Matsuoka Sensei (Chief Instructor 6th Dan Shihan - Aikikai Foundation) has developed a unique approach in teaching Aikido, the martial art codified by Morihei Ueshiba.
From 1989 to 1997, Matsuoka Sensei was the Chief Instructor of Tenshin Dojo in Los Angeles. At the end of 1997, he furthered his Aikido study by returning to Japan to teach and study directly under Shihan Seiseki Abe Sensei (10th Dan), who was one of the highest ranking disciples of O-Sensei. Abe Sensei promoted Matsuoka Sensei to the rank of Go-Dan (5th degree black belt). In 2024, Matsuoka Sensei received 6th Dan directly from Doshu, Moriteru Ueshiba.
In recent years, expanding on the mission of building lasting friendship to promote Aikido, Matsuoka Sensei brought long time students from Belgium, France, Spain and Italy along with his students in the United States under the umbrella of the Aikido Doshinokai Association.
Presently, Matsuoka Sensei is the president of the Aikido Doshinokai Association while maintaining the active duty as the chief instructor at the Seishinjuku Dojo in Los Angeles, California.
Aikido for Kids
Looking for a way to give your children a break from digital devices? Consider Aikido training at Seishinjuku Dojo. Our program offers children the opportunity to focus on physical awareness and interaction with peers, providing a refreshing break from screens.
Through Aikido training, children can develop enhanced cognitive awareness, physical agility, attention to detail, and respect for others, all while building self-confidence. These qualities are naturally cultivated in a safe and fun environment, where our experienced instructors guide students through the basics of Aikido techniques and principles.