Protect with AI. Grow with KI. Never depart from DO.
Welcome to our website. Furuya Sensei wrote articles for your information and enjoyment. For further information about Aikido and its philosophy and culture, please read his best-selling book, KODO Ancient Ways-Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist. You can also subscribe to our monthly publication, The Aiki Dojo, now it its 24th year. Please email us for more details.
Please understand that any and all information in this website is copyrighted and the intellectual property of Rev. Kensho Furuya. It may not be used in any other publications, without exception, without the written approval of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles, LLC. For further details, please contact the ACLA Legal Department by emailing the Dojo. Thank you.
Interested new students are most welcome to visit our Dojo and observe practice during practice hours, you do not need to make an appointment by phone. Everyone is welcome to join us. All practicing Aikidoists are always welcome to join our practice.
Master Adam Hsu's book is out! LONE SWORD IN THE COLD COLD SKY. Sensei HIGHLY recommended this book for all his students. Sensei ordered 20 copies. Any reservations will be fulfilled.
April 14-15. Annual O'Sensei Memorial Seminar:
Please RSVP by email and send in your Seminar Fees of $150.00 per person.
Many thanks for your support. Space is limited so please register early to save your space on the mats. Also, hotels are filling up fast so you need to find a hotel asap if you are attending this seminar.
We have many special guests coming from all over the world. Our main guest is Hideo Yonemochi Shihan, 8th Dan, and Executive Director of the Aikido World Foundation and Chief Director of the International Department of Aikikai Hombu Dojo. He is one of the most important and esteemed members of the Aikikai Family. This is a very rare opportunity to meet him and he is very anxious to meet all of you.
Please book your hotel reservations as early as possible. Hotels are filling up fast for our Seminar Weekend. The New Otani and Miyako Inn are already booked solid. Please make your reservations early with the listing below. You may also go online to find your own space. Please make sure you are convenient to the Dojo. Many thanks!
Days Inn (4.0 miles from Dojo)
457 S. Mariposa Ave
Mariposa & 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90020 US
Phone: 213-380-6910
800-329-7466
Daysinn.com
$67.00 per night double occupancy booking at this time.
$51.00 per night single occupancy booking at this time.
Days Inn (0.8 miles from Dojo)
711 North Main Street
101 South, Exit Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012 US
Phone: 213-680-0200
$95.00 per night double occupancy booking at this time.
$70.00 per night single occupancy booking at this time.
Quality Inn & Suites Downtown (1.4 miles from Dojo)
1901 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
800-346-8357
$72.00 per night double occupancy booking at this time.
Single occupancy is same price as double.
Comfort Inn LA-Universal (2.6 miles from Dojo)
321 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
800-444-6835
$77.40 per night double occupancy booking at this time.
Single occupancy is same price as double
Wilshire Plaza Hotel Los Angeles (4.0 miles from Dojo)
3515 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 381-7411
$148.40 per night double occupancy booking at this time.
Ramada Hollywood (4.6 miles from Dojo)
1160 North Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-315-1800
$119.00 per night double occupancy booking at this time
The Omni Hotel (1.0 miles from Dojo)
251 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-3300
$289.00 per night double occupancy booking at this time