Tacoma Aikikai's Dojo Support Fund

We did it! Your donations built Tacoma Aikikai's New Dojo Home!


$12,000 raised supported our startup expenses.
-          Expanded tatami training mats 
-          Subfloor
-          Lighting and Electrical Upgrades 
-          Kamiza
-          Exterior signs 
-          Column removal


January 2019 Fundraising Post: 
"After two years of building an aikido community of sweat and fire, Tacoma Aikikai has realized our new, permanent dojo home. With the support of our members and the larger aikido community, we are purchasing the old Elliott Building at 2502 S. 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 to build a lasting aikido community in Tacoma’s Central District.

The new, 3,000 square foot dojo will host a 70-tatami mat. With our own location, we can become a permanent, full-time dojo offering day and evening classes, apprenticeship opportunities, and a sizable location for regional training events. Most importantly, a new dojo gives students the foundation to develop and thrive, growing the aikido community.

Two years ago, we started training on 28 tatami. Our dojo lived in a closet on the third floor of Urban Grace church and came to life when we pulled it out two days a week. Since then, Tacoma Aikikai has grown to 40 members, including kids, teens, and adults. We still pull out the same 28 tatami (and put them away again) five days week for twelve hours of kids, adults, weapons, and iaido classes.

It’s because of you that this dojo purchase was possible. We are grateful for all the help we have had to get to this point, and we are excited to continue to train with you and to share aikido for decades to come."