Drop-ins
The New York Aikikai welcomes all visitors with all levels of experience.
142 West 18th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011
The New York Aikikai is located between 6th and 7th avenues, in Manhattan’s Chelsea area, with convenient access to major subway lines.
Just check out the schedule and come a few minutes early to fill out your waiver, pay, and get dressed. If you are affiliated with another dojo, the mat fee allows you to take as many classes as you would like in a single day or week. Please bring your kyu or yudansha book with you. Dan grade holders must be registered with Aikikai (Hombu Dojo) in order to wear a black belt and hakama.
Mat fees
Mat fees apply to visitors from other dojos or to those who have previous aikido training. Visitors must wear a white gi in order to train.