History
Sensei Pennewaert founded the Shin Do Kan in Brussels, Belgium and has continued to teach worldwide in Europe, Australia, and the United States. Shin Do Kan in Newport Beach, California was started in 1997 and has continued to grow into a full time dojo with morning, afternoon, and evening classes. Our dojo offers weapons training, summer camps, seminars, and more. With over 25 years of Aikido experience, the Shin Do Kan dojo is recognized by Hombu dojo, Japan and is affliated with the Unites States Aikido Federation.
Specialties
Newport Beach Aikido specializes in offering a full time dojo for traditional Aikido practice for both Adults and Children. We offer weapons training, locker rooms, and showers. We are open 7 days a week with morning, lunch, and evening classes. Special seminars including guest instructors are offered several times a year. Summer camps for children run from July through August. We are affliated with the United States Aikido Federation and the Hombu dojo in Japan. Our Sensei Pennewaert is the second generation from the founder of Aikido. All is welcome to come watch our classes and ask questions.