Aikido by the Bay 811 South B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

"If you want it all in a dojo, this is the place. The instruction is world-class and second to none. I'm constantly amazed at the depth and practicality of Brasse-sensei's Aikido. But beyond even that, this is a place of support and community- I think of these people as my family. I came here looking for quality instruction, which I've received in abundance. What I wasn't expecting, but was pleasantly surprised, was how much this experience has changed me, my entire outlook on life and myself."

"I am a lifelong martial artist who was looking for a dojo to continue my studies, since I am not from California. I was very fortunate to find Aikido by the Bay. The facilities are clean and well maintained. The best aspect about training here is being part of the diverse community. Very much a family vibe here. The youth classes are excellent as well! Once you come for a demo lesson, you will want to train here."

"An exceptional dojo community for those looking to try Aikido. Brasse Sensei is a talented, dedicated, high energy instructor whose warmth and joy infuses his teaching and his students."

"Very clean and safe place to practice Aikido. Great and respectful teachers with attention to details. Sensei is passionate about Aikido and knows how to work with kids and adults. He sees level of every student well, and provides continuous feedback to them during training. This helps every student to practice at their ability and grow their skills as fast as they can. This dojo is very spacious. This allows students to practice at a safe distance during pandemic. Highly recommend to everyone."

"I simply love this place - and I barely put 5 stars in my reviews. I was hesitant to start at the middle age and was impressed by the warmth atmosphere. Daniel Sensei has a unique mix of professionalism (in fact, he came from a corporate world) and a great personality. He attracted a crowd of black belts who help to teach and do their best to accommodate new people. That is why I think this place is especially good for new comers. Besides classical martial arts Aikido, Daniel also teaches the self defense classes (like the one he gave to my daughter through girl scouts) and the real world core classes. I highly recommend this place - just stop by and see yourself."