Kayla Feder Sensei
Chief Instructor
A warm and loving teacher who has trained continuously for 47 years and who's style supports the individual growth of each student.
KIDS Global Aikido Camp & Get-Together!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 AT 10 AM PST – 11:30 AM PST
Kids, please join us as we make friends around the world! Whether you are new to Aikido and martial arts or if you’re super advanced, all are welcome. At the beginning of our event, everyone will have a chance to introduce themselves and say what country they’re from. Then we’ll have our first 30-minute Aikido class. Next, there will be a 10-minute Show & Tell and water break. After that, we’ll have another 30-minute class, followed once again by a Show & Tell, Q&A Session, and farewells.
Instructors:
- Kayla Feder, 7th dan
- Lia Suzuki Sensei, 6th dan
NOLA Aikido Presents a Livestream Seminar Class: Kayla Feder Sensei
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 AT 10 AM PST – 11 AM PST (12-1 pm CDT)
Kayla Sensei has taught seminars throughout the US, Europe, and Israel. In addition to her Aikido accomplishments she received a Masters degree in Holistic Health Education from JFK University in 1998.
Kayla Sensei recognizes that we all have different bodies, histories, ages and learning styles. She is dedicated to making Aikido accessible for anyone who wants to train at Aikido of Berkeley. Her teaching style supports the individual growth of each student. She has created a warm and welcoming community at Aikido of Berkeley.
Sensei also includes yoga and meditation practices as part of the training at Aikido of Berkeley. She views Aikido as a holistic art and has said: “There is no end to the growth and learning we aspire to through our Aikido practice both on and off the mat”. She continues to dedicate herself to the daily process of changing and growing within herself and her practice and teaching of Aikido.
Suggested donation: $15-35. Click register below for link to donation details and class registration. Everyone is encouraged to attend, regardless of ability to contribute a donation.
Beginners are warmly welcome!
Thursday Evening Zoom Classes
6:30 pm
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4338186809
Password: makeapath
Sensei will focus on one technique for four weeks at a time. In January we will explore koshi nage, including a yoga pose that mirrors the technique. She will share her 48 years of inspired practice. For the past three years Sensei has been working on Yutaka Mito Sensei's maxim: Feel, Become One, Make a Path, Don't Throw.
Even if you think you won’t use koshi nage back at your dojo, the solo practice of the hip movement in koshi nage will benefit all of your techniques.
Sensei is sure to get you moving, she will include jiu waza and practice fluent movement in each class. If you have a partner, that's great, but if not, Sensei will use props to help you with the alignment of koshi nage. Bring a pair of shoes and if there's a wall close by, you'll use it.
Donations are welcome but there is no charge.
Everyone is welcome, Sensei recommends coming from the beginning of each four week session, so that you start with the most basic version of each technique, but feel free to drop in any time if you're just curious.
Winter location for kids and adult classes
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
840 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley
Walk down the main staircase and you will find us
We wear masks, keep distance and sanitize all equipment before and after every use.
Learn more about our plan to keep each other safe
Zoom link for all classes: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4338186809
Aikido of Berkeley is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment free from discrimination. We support each other in practicing the way of harmony and peaceful conflict resolution.
About Us
Together we do not look upon this world with fear and loathing; We bravely embrace the universe.
Aikido is wonderful for kids!
About Aikido
Aikido is a martial art based not on destruction, but on blending with your attacker to resolve conflict non-violently.
Morihei Ueshiba, O’Sensei
FOUNDER OF AIKIDO
A great warrior who rejected war, fighting and violence and chose The Path of Peace.
Masa Katsu A Gatsu
“True victory is victory over oneself”
O'Sensei believed winning at someone else’s expense was not really winning.